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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Work Activities


% Subject Description
84.50 Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
82.25 Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
81.75 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
78.25 Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
78.25 Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
77.25 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
77.00 Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
73.75 Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
73.50 Coaching and Developing Others Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
73.25 Controlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
71.75 Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
71.50 Training and Teaching Others Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
70.00 Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
69.50 Developing and Building Teams Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
68.25 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
67.75 Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
67.00 Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
66.25 Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
65.75 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.
65.75 Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
62.75 Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
62.00 Handling and Moving Objects Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
61.25 Monitoring and Controlling Resources Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
61.00 Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
57.75 Assisting and Caring for Others Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
56.25 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
55.75 Provide Consultation and Advice to Others Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
55.50 Performing General Physical Activities Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
54.25 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.
53.00 Performing Administrative Activities Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
50.25 Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.


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