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Civil Engineers

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
89.25	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
86.25	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
82.25	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
78.50	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.
78.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
78.50	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.
77.50	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
77.50	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
76.25	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
76.25	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
76.25	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
76.25	Communicating with People Outside the 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.
73.75	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
72.50	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
67.75	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
66.75	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
65.50	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
65.50	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
64.25	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.
64.25	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
63.75	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
62.50	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
60.75	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
58.25	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
57.50	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
57.25	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
57.25	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
55.00	Staffing Organizational Units	Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
54.75	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
54.75	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
50.00	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

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