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Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
88.25	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
79.00	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
78.50	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
69.75	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
68.25	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
68.00	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
66.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
65.50	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
63.00	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.
61.25	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
61.00	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
57.75	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.
56.00	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
52.00	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.
51.75	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

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