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33-1021.00 - First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

The occupation code you requested, 33-1021.01 (Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors), is no longer in use. In the future, please use 33-1021.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers) instead.

Sample of reported job titles: Battalion Fire Chief, Engine Boss, Fire Battalion Chief, Fire Captain, Fire Chief, Fire Management Officer, Fire Marshal, Fire Suppression Captain, Forest Fire Specialist Supervisor, Section Forest Fire Warden

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
93	Core	Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
92	Core	Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
90	Core	Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
90	Core	Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.
87	Core	Serve as a working leader of an engine, hand, helicopter, or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters.
85	Core	Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
85	Core	Maintain fire suppression equipment in good condition, checking equipment periodically to ensure that it is ready for use.
81	Core	Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.
79	Core	Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.
78	Core	Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.
78	Core	Schedule employee work assignments and set work priorities.
77	Core	Monitor fire suppression expenditures to ensure that they are necessary and reasonable.
76	Core	Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for nonresidential buildings.
75	Core	Maintain required maps and records.
74	Core	Drive crew carriers to transport firefighters to fire sites.
74	Core	Inspect stations, uniforms, equipment, or recreation areas to ensure compliance with safety standards, taking corrective action as necessary.
73	Core	Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.
73	Core	Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.
72	Core	Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.
71	Core	Perform administrative duties, such as compiling and maintaining records, completing forms, preparing reports, or composing correspondence.
70	Core	Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
67	Core	Recommend equipment modifications or new equipment purchases.
66	Core	Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.
78	Supplemental	Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.
71	Supplemental	Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits to handle hazardous or flammable substances.
Not available	Not available	Analyze burn conditions and results, and prepare postburn reports.
Not available	Not available	Evaluate size, location, and condition of fires.
Not available	Not available	Maintain knowledge of fire laws and fire prevention techniques and tactics.
Not available	Not available	Plan, direct, and supervise prescribed burn projects.
Not available	Not available	Recruit or hire firefighting personnel.

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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Analytical or scientific software — BehavePlus; FARSITE; FlamMap; Plume modeling software
Data base user interface and query software — Affiliated Computer Services ACS FIREHOUSE; Fire incident reporting systems; Microsoft Access ; Wildland Fire Assessment System WFAS (see all 5 examples)
Electronic mail software — Email software
Helpdesk or call center software — Computer aided dispatch software
Internet browser software — Web browser software
Map creation software — ESRI ArcView; Geographic information system GIS software ; Mapping software
Office suite software — Corel WordPerfect Office Suite; Microsoft Office
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software — Incident command system ICS software; Resource Ordering and Statusing System ROSS
Spreadsheet software — IBM Lotus 1-2-3; Microsoft Excel
Word processing software — Microsoft Word

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Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Acoustic sensors — Listening devices
Agricultural tractors — Farm tractors
Air bags for loading — Air bag lifting systems
Air exhausters — Smoke ejectors
All terrain vehicles tracked or wheeled — All terrain vehicles ATV; Marsh rigs
Anemometers — Wind gauges
Automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles — Automated external defibrillators AED
Basket stretchers or accessories — Stokes baskets
Binoculars — Surveillance binoculars
Bolt cutters
Busses — Crew transport buses
Cargo trucks — Fuel trucks
Claw hammer — Claw hammers
Desktop computers
Digital camcorders or video cameras — Search cameras
Electrocardiography EKG units — Electrocardiography EKG machines
Electronic blood pressure units — Automatic blood pressure cuffs
Emergency medical service intravenous IV kit — Intravenous IV administration sets
Emergency medical services cervical or extrication collars — Field emergency services neck braces
Emergency medical services first aid kits — First aid kits
Emergency medical services suction units or accessories — Emergency suction kits
Emergency response litters or stretchers or accessories — Evacuation stretchers
Fans — Ventilation fans
Fire escape equipment — Fire shelters
Fire extinguishers — Carbon dioxide CO2 fire extinguishers; Dry chemical fire extinguishers; Multipurpose fire extinguishers
Fire fighting watercraft — Water rescue boats
Fire hoses or nozzles — Fire hose nozzles; Fire hoses
Fire or rescue trucks — Bomb response vehicles; Fire engines; HAZMAT response vehicles; Water tenders (see all 6 examples)
Fire pump sets — Backpack pumps; Foam pumps; Portable low-pressure pumps; Portable pumps (see all 7 examples)
Fire retardant apparel — Fire resistant clothing; Protective fire coats
Fire suppression hand tools — Fire axes; McLeod tools; Pike poles; Pulaski tools (see all 5 examples)
Flares — Pyrotechnic flares
Flatbed trailers — Equipment transport trailers
Gas generators — Gas-powered generators
Geological compasses — Navigation compasses
Global positioning system GPS receiver — Global positioning system GPS receivers
Glucose monitors or meters — Glucometers
Goggles — Safety goggles
Hard hats
Hazardous material protective apparel — Hazardous materials protective suits
Hazardous material protective footwear — Chemical protection footwear
Heat tracing equipment — Infrared thermometers; Thermal imaging cameras
Ladders — Aluminum ladders; Extension ladders
Laryngoscopes or accessories — Laryngoscopes
Life rings — Life throw rings
Life vests or preservers — Life vests
Lighters — Backfiring fusees; Drip torches
Manlift or personnel lift — Aerial lifting apparatus
Medical acoustic stethoscope or accessory — Mechanical stethoscopes
Medical gas cylinders or related devices — Oxygen cylinders
Mercury blood pressure units — Manual blood pressure cuffs
Metal cutters — Hydraulic extrication equipment
Minivans or vans — Passenger vans
Mowers — Tractor-mounted mowers
Multi gas monitors — Multi-gas detectors
Notebook computers — Laptop computers; Mobile data computers
Nylon rope — Self-rescue ropes
Personal computers
Pneumatic hammer — Air chisels
Power saws — Chain saws; Circular saws; K-12 fire rescue saws; Ventilation saws (see all 5 examples)
Protective gloves — Chemical protection gloves; Fire resistant gloves
Pry bars — Halligan bars; Hux bars; Pinch bars; Wrecking bars
Psychrometers
Pulse oximeter units — Pulse oximeters
Respiration air supplying self contained breathing apparatus or accessories — Self-contained breathing apparatus
Respirators — Air purifying respirators
Resuscitation masks or accessories — Ambu bags
Safety glasses
Safety harnesses or belts — Body harnesses
Safety helmets
Saws — Hand saws
Shovels
Sledge hammer — Sledgehammers
Specialty wrenches — Hydrant shutoff wrenches
Spine boards — Backboards
Surface thermometers
Track bulldozers — Tracked bulldozers
Two way radios
Utility knives
Weapon or explosives detectors and supplies — Explosive detection robots
Weather stations — Portable meteorological stations
Wheel chocks — Truck wheel chocks
Wheel nut or lug wrench — Lug wrenches
Winches — Truck-mounted winches

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
87		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.
78		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.
74		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.
74		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
73		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.
68		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
68		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.
67		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
63		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.
57		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.
57		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.
53		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.
52		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
52		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
51		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
50		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
48		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.
46		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.
46		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.
42		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.
42		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.
41		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
38		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
37		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
36		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.
33		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
29		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
24		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.
21		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.
19		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
15		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.
10		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
4		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
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.
74		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
72		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.
72		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
72		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
72		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
69		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
67		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
67		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
66		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
64		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
61		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
61		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
60		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
56		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
56		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.
55		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
55		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
53		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
52		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
50		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
49		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
49		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
47		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
44		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
41		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
36		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
36		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
35		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
35		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
28		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
20		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
14		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
0		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
78		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		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.
74		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
72		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
70		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
69		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
69		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).
69		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
66		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
66		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
64		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
63		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.
61		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
60		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.
58		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
58		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).
58		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.
58		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).
56		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.
56		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
55		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
55		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
55		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
53		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
53		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.
52		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.
52		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
52		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
50		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.
50		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.
49		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
49		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.
47		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.
47		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
47		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
45		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
45		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
45		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
45		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
44		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
44		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
44		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
39		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
38		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
38		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.
28		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
28		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
25		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
24		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
16		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
5		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
90		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
90		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
87		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.
85		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
85		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
85		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		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
84		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
84		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
84		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
84		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
84		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
83		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
81		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
81		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
80		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
79		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
79		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
78		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
78		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
76		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
76		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
72		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.
72		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
71		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
71		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.
70		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
69		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
69		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.
66		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.
66		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
66		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
65		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
65		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
65		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
65		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
61		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
58		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
50		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
41		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.
40		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.

Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Direct fire fighting or prevention activities.
Request emergency personnel.
Administer first aid.
Rescue people from hazardous situations.
Assess characteristics of fires.
Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios.
Operate firefighting equipment.
Inspect equipment to ensure safety or proper functioning.
Maintain fire fighting tools or equipment.
Train employees in proper work procedures.
Evaluate employee performance.
Direct employee training programs.
Prepare activity or work schedules.
Develop fire safety or prevention programs or plans.
Maintain operational records.
Drive vehicles to transport individuals or equipment.
Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations.
Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
Write operational reports.
Determine operational procedures.
Direct criminal investigations.
Recommend improvements to increase safety or reduce risks.
Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with fire regulations.
Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel.
Hire personnel.
Locate fires or fire danger areas.
Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.
Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards.
Perform forest firefighting activities.
Prepare operational reports.
Recruit personnel.
Supervise employees.

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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Context		Work Context
93		Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
93		Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
92		Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
91		Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
89		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?
87		Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
87		Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
87		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?
87		Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
87		Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
86		Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
85		In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
84		Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
83		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?
83		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?
82		Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
81		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?
80		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?
76		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?
75		Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
73		Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
73		Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
73		Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
73		Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
68		Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
68		Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
67		Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?
66		Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
64		Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
64		Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
63		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?
62		Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
60		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?
53		Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
53		Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
53		Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
52		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?
52		Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?
51		Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
50		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?
49		Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
47		Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
47		Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?
46		Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
44		Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?
44		In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
41		Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?
38		Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
38		Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
36		Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
30		Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
26		Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
22		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.)
18		Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?
14		Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Title	Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Education	Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Related Experience	Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples	These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants.
SVP Range	(6.0 to < 7.0)

Credentials

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
100		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.
78		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.
50		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
42		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.
31		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.
3		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.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
90		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
90		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
88		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
88		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
86		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
85		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
85		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
84		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
84		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
82		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
82		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
79		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
78		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.
69		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.
65		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
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.
75		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.
72		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.
71		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.
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.
67		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.

Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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33-2011.00	Firefighters Bright Outlook
33-2021.00	Fire Inspectors and Investigators
45-1011.00	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
47-1011.00	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
49-1011.00	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
49-9051.00	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
49-9092.00	Commercial Divers
53-5021.00	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2019)	$37.40 hourly, $77,800 annual
State wages
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Employment (2019)	71,500 employees
Projected growth (2019-2029)	Faster than average (5% to 7%)
Projected job openings (2019-2029)	4,600
State trends

Top industries (2019)	Government (97% employed in this sector) (see all industries)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data and 2019-2029 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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