29-1031.00 - Dietitians and Nutritionists

Updated 2018

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29-1031.00 - Dietitians and Nutritionists

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

Sample of reported job titles: Clinical Dietician, Clinical Dietitian, Correctional Food Service Supervisor, Dietary Manager, Dietitian, Nutritionist, Outpatient Dietitian, Pediatric Clinical Dietician, Registered Dietician, Registered Dietitian

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
94	Core	Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards.
94	Core	Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
90	Core	Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
87	Core	Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
84	Core	Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.
84	Core	Plan, conduct, and evaluate dietary, nutritional, and epidemiological research.
77	Core	Write research reports and other publications to document and communicate research findings.
77	Core	Purchase food in accordance with health and safety codes.
77	Core	Manage quantity food service departments or clinical and community nutrition services.
76	Core	Coordinate diet counseling services.
75	Core	Make recommendations regarding public policy, such as nutrition labeling, food fortification, or nutrition standards for school programs.
72	Core	Inspect meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance.
71	Core	Select, train, and supervise workers who plan, prepare, and serve meals.
70	Core	Organize, develop, analyze, test, and prepare special meals, such as low-fat, low-cholesterol, or chemical-free meals.
69	Core	Prepare and administer budgets for food, equipment, and supplies.
68	Core	Plan and prepare grant proposals to request program funding.
68	Core	Develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.
67	Core	Advise food service managers and organizations on sanitation, safety procedures, menu development, budgeting, and planning to assist with establishment, operation, and evaluation of food service facilities and nutrition programs.
66	Core	Plan and conduct training programs in dietetics, nutrition, and institutional management and administration for medical students, health-care personnel, and the general public.
65	Core	Develop policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control.
62	Core	Coordinate recipe development and standardization and develop new menus for independent food service operations.
55	Supplemental	Confer with design, building, and equipment personnel to plan for construction and remodeling of food service units.
49	Supplemental	Test new food products and equipment.

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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Analytical or scientific software — Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro; Compu-Cal Nutrition Assistant; Monash University Low FODMAP Diet App; The Nutrition Company FoodWorks (see all 14 examples)
Data base user interface and query software — CyberSoft NutriBase; Database software; DietMaster Systems DietMaster; ValuSoft MasterCook
Desktop communications software — Skype
Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
Graphics or photo imaging software — Graphics software
Internet browser software — Web browser software
Medical software — BioEx Systems Nutrition Maker Plus; Lifestyles Technologies DietMaster Pro; MNT Northwest MNT Assistant; SureQuest Systems Square 1
Network conferencing software — ReadyTalk
Office suite software — Google Drive; Microsoft Office
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Word processing software — Microsoft Word

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Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Bodyweight measuring scales — Hydrostatic weighing machines; Upright scales
Calorimeters — Metabolic carts
Desktop computers
Electronic blood pressure units — Automated blood pressure cuffs
Glucose monitors or meters — Glucometers
Impedance meters — Bioelectric impedance machines
Mercury blood pressure units — Manual blood pressure cuffs
Metabolic disorder breathalyzer monitor or meter — Ketone meters
Notebook computers — Laptop computers
Personal computers
Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers — Personal digital assistants PDA
Physiological recorders — Wearable fitness monitors
Skinfold calipers

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
83		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
81		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
80		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
78		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
75		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
70		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
65		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
58		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
55		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
54		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
51		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
49		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
49		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
47		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
47		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
46		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
43		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
38		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
36		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
34		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
33		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
25		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
23		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
22		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
15		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
15		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
12		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
11		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
11		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
10		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
9		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
3		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
1		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
78		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
75		Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
75		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
75		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
75		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
72		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
72		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
72		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
72		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
72		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
69		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
66		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
66		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
60		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
60		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
56		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
56		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
53		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
53		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
53		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
53		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
50		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
47		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
47		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
47		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
44		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
25		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
25		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
25		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
19		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
0		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
0		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
0		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
0		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
0		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
75		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75		Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
75		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
75		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
72		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
72		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
69		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
66		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
63		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
63		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
60		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
56		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
50		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
50		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
47		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
47		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
47		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
47		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
47		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
47		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
41		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
31		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
31		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
31		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
28		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
28		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
22		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
19		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
3		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
3		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
0		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
0		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
0		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
0		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
0		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
0		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
0		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
0		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
0		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
0		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
0		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
0		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
0		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
0		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
0		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
0		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
0		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
93		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
87		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
87		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
84		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
84		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.
84		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
83		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
83		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
83		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
82		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
82		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
78		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
78		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
78		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
75		Communicating with Persons Outside 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.
75		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
73		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
71		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
69		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
68		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.
68		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
65		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
64		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
64		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
63		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
62		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
61		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
60		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
59		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
59		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
56		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
53		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
42		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.
33		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
23		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
23		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.
20		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
14		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
11		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.
7		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
4		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.

Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations.
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Manage healthcare operations.
Order medical supplies or equipment.
Present medical research reports.
Direct healthcare delivery programs.
Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
Manage preparation of special meals or diets.
Supervise medical support personnel.
Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.
Prepare healthcare training materials.
Conduct health or safety training programs.
Train medical providers.
Design public or employee health programs.
Consult with others regarding safe or healthy equipment or facilities.

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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Work Context

Percentage of Top Responses

Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?


100	Every day

Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?


91	Every day

Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?


91	Every day

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?


86	Every day

Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?


64	A lot of freedom
27	Some freedom

Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?


48	Constant contact with others
52	Contact with others most of the time

Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?


61	Extremely important
35	Very important

Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?


43	A lot of freedom
52	Some freedom

Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?


52	Extremely important
30	Very important
17	Important

Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?


65	Every day
13	Once a year or more but not every month

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?


30	Extremely important
52	Very important
13	Important

Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?


59	Every day
18	Once a year or more but not every month

Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?


22	Continually or almost continually
52	More than half the time
26	About half the time

Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?


39	Every day
26	Once a week or more but not every day
26	Once a month or more but not every week

Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?


18	Very close (near touching)
50	Moderately close (at arm's length)
23	Slightly close (e.g., shared office)

Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?


17	Every day
39	Once a week or more but not every day
35	Once a month or more but not every week

Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?


14	Extremely important
41	Very important
36	Important

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?


14	Very important results
36	Important results
27	Moderate results
18	Minor results

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?


41	High responsibility
32	Moderate responsibility
14	Limited responsibility

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?


27	Once a week or more but not every day
50	Once a month or more but not every week

Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.


18	More than 40 hours
77	40 hours

Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?


32	Once a week or more but not every day
50	Once a month or more but not every week
14	Once a year or more but not every month

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?


23	High responsibility
45	Moderate responsibility
14	Limited responsibility

Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?


13	Every day
43	Once a month or more but not every week
35	Once a year or more but not every month

Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?


19	Extremely serious
14	Very serious
24	Serious
24	Fairly serious
19	Not serious at all

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?


27	Every day
18	Once a week or more but not every day
41	Never

Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?


17	Highly competitive
39	Moderately competitive
26	Slightly competitive
13	Not at all competitive

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?


13	Every day
17	Once a week or more but not every day
22	Once a year or more but not every month
39	Never

Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?


22	About half the time
70	Less than half the time

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?


18	Very important
18	Important
27	Fairly important
32	Not important at all

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?


19	More than half the time
29	Less than half the time
38	Never

Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?


14	Every day
14	Once a week or more but not every day
14	Once a year or more but not every month
55	Never

Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?


13	Highly automated
30	Moderately automated
17	Slightly automated
39	Not at all automated

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?


22	Once a week or more but not every day
13	Once a month or more but not every week
61	Never

Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?


13	About half the time
70	Less than half the time
17	Never

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?


13	About half the time
39	Less than half the time
39	Never

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?


13	Once a week or more but not every day
13	Once a month or more but not every week
65	Never

Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?


45	Once a year or more but not every month
41	Never

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?


22	Once a year or more but not every month
61	Never

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?


13	Every day
13	Once a year or more but not every month
70	Never

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?


32	Once a year or more but not every month
55	Never

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?


74	Never

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?


50	Less than half the time
50	Never

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?


17	Once a year or more but not every month
74	Never

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?


26	Once a year or more but not every month
70	Never

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)


83	Not important at all

Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?


19	Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)
81	Regular (established routine, set schedule)

Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?


35	Once a year or more but not every month
65	Never

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?


36	Less than half the time
64	Never

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?


13	Once a year or more but not every month
83	Never

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?


81	Never

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?


17	Less than half the time
83	Never

Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?


96	Never

Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?


96	Never

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?


96	Never

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?


100	Never

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?


100	Never

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Title	Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Education	Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Related Experience	Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Job Training	Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Job Zone Examples	These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, surgeons, and veterinarians.
SVP Range	(8.0 and above)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
33	Post-baccalaureate certificate
29	Bachelor's degree
24	Master's degree

Credentials

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
95		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
89		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
50		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
22		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
22		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
17		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
94		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
94		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
94		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
90		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
87		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
85		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
84		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
81		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
79		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
79		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
75		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
74		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
73		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
72		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
68		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
66		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
83		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
78		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
67		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
67		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
61		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
50		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)

11-9111.00	Medical and Health Services Managers
19-1042.00	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
25-1071.00	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1072.00	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Bright Outlook
25-1192.00	Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
25-9021.00	Farm and Home Management Advisors Green

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2017)	$28.56 hourly, $59,410 annual
State wages

Employment (2016)	68,000 employees
Projected growth (2016-2026)	Much faster than average (15% or higher)
Projected job openings (2016-2026)	5,400
State trends

Top industries (2016)	Health Care and Social Assistance (63% employed in this sector) Government (14%) (see all industries)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2017 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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