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Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
93.25	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.
88.00	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
88.00	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
87.75	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
84.75	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
83.25	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
82.25	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
81.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
79.50	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
78.50	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
76.00	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
73.50	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
66.00	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
64.50	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
63.00	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
62.75	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
62.00	Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
59.00	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.
57.25	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
56.75	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
53.25	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
52.25	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
51.25	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
50.75	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

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