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Technical Writers

Proficiency Ratings


These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency Rating
Getting Information 4.5
Interacting With Computers 4.5
Documenting/Recording Information 4.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 4.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge 4.0
Thinking Creatively 3.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards 3.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events 3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships 3.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work 3.5
Processing Information 3.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others 3.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems 3.0
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization 3.0
Performing Administrative Activities 3.0
Analyzing Data or Information 3.0
Developing and Building Teams 3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others 3.0
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings 3.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material 3.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information 2.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment 2.5
Scheduling Work and Activities 2.5
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People 2.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies 2.5
Training and Teaching Others 2.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others 2.0
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others 2.0
Handling and Moving Objects 2.0
Assisting and Caring for Others 2.0
Selling or Influencing Others 2.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates 2.0
Coaching and Developing Others 2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment 1.5
Performing General Physical Activities 1.5
Controlling Machines and Processes 1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment 1.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources 1.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public 1.0
Staffing Organizational Units 1.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment 1.0


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