Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
92.25	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
91.00	Interacting With Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
83.75	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
81.75	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
79.75	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
77.75	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
76.25	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
76.25	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
74.50	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
74.25	Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
73.25	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
72.50	Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
71.75	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
71.75	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
71.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
70.50	Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
65.25	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
65.00	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
63.50	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
62.50	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
62.50	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
61.00	Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
60.50	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
59.00	Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
56.75	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
51.75	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

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