[Core] [86% incumbents] Monitor employees' work schedules and attendance for payroll purposes.
  DWAs: Prepare staff schedules or work assignments.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Organize and supervise activities, such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
  DWAs: Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Resolve customer complaints.
  DWAs: Resolve customer complaints or problems.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Prepare employee work schedules.
  DWAs: Prepare staff schedules or work assignments.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
  DWAs: Evaluate employee performance. | Conduct employee training programs. | Hire personnel.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Prepare and submit detailed and summary reports of post office activities to designated supervisors.
  DWAs: Prepare operational progress or status reports.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Negotiate labor disputes.
  DWAs: Negotiate labor disputes.

[Supplemental] [86% incumbents] Issue and cash money orders.
  DWAs: Collect payments for goods or services.

[Supplemental] [86% incumbents] Collect rents for post office boxes.
  DWAs: Collect payments for goods or services.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
  DWAs: Direct administrative or support services. | Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.

[Supplemental] [85% incumbents] Select and train postmasters and managers of associate postal units.
  DWAs: Conduct employee training programs. | Hire personnel.

[Supplemental] [85% incumbents] Inform the public of available services, and of postal laws and regulations.
  DWAs: Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients.

[Supplemental] [85% incumbents] Confer with suppliers to obtain bids for proposed purchases and to requisition supplies, disbursing funds according to federal regulations.
  DWAs: Coordinate with external parties to exchange information.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:3.38) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Writing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Administration and Management (imp:4.42 lvl:4.59) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:4.20 lvl:4.33) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  English Language (imp:4.08 lvl:3.97) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Production and Processing (imp:4.03 lvl:4.59) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.96 lvl:4.79) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:3.68 lvl:4.71) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.59 lvl:3.87) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Mathematics (imp:3.59 lvl:4.11) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administrative (imp:3.58 lvl:4.53) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.57 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Transportation (imp:3.54 lvl:3.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Law and Government (imp:3.25 lvl:3.13) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Psychology (imp:3.07 lvl:3.41) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:3.00 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Communications and Media (imp:2.78 lvl:2.86) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.72 lvl:3.04) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Mechanical (imp:2.56 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Telecommunications (imp:2.34 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.27 lvl:2.21) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Geography (imp:2.20 lvl:2.41) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.98 lvl:2.02) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.90 lvl:1.54) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Design (imp:1.79 lvl:1.72) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.65 lvl:1.18) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.59 lvl:1.31) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.49 lvl:0.98) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  History and Archeology (imp:1.47 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Foreign Language (imp:1.44 lvl:0.72) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Chemistry (imp:1.42 lvl:0.66) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Physics (imp:1.39 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Biology (imp:1.25 lvl:0.44) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Fine Arts (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:3.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Number Facility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Memorization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visualization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Rate Control (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Control Precision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.53 lvl:4.43) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.49 lvl:5.26) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.41 lvl:5.39) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.40 lvl:4.62) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Working with Computers (imp:4.29 lvl:3.66) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:4.16 lvl:4.59) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.15 lvl:4.95) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:4.14 lvl:5.38) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:4.14 lvl:4.61) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:4.12 lvl:5.17) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.99 lvl:4.07) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.99 lvl:4.98) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.97 lvl:4.93) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.93 lvl:3.53) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.86 lvl:4.17) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.83 lvl:3.97) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Processing Information (imp:3.82 lvl:4.02) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.78 lvl:3.82) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.78 lvl:4.44) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.76 lvl:3.39) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.75 lvl:4.22) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.68 lvl:3.78) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.67 lvl:3.53) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.64 lvl:3.98) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.64 lvl:3.67) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.54 lvl:4.03) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.43 lvl:4.26) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.41 lvl:3.90) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.39 lvl:3.86) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.27 lvl:3.97) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.24 lvl:3.03) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.20 lvl:2.93) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.19 lvl:3.40) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.95 lvl:2.82) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.59 lvl:2.51) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.58 lvl:2.66) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.43 lvl:2.99) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.30 lvl:2.07) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.92 lvl:1.51) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.78 lvl:1.46) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.67 lvl:1.52) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.87) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.28) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.98) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:1.84) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.79) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.77) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:1.64) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.63) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.52) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.41) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.27) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.10) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Sincerity (imp:1.07) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy (imp:1.07) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Adaptability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility (imp:0.70) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.60) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.33) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:0.26) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.00 lvl:3.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:4.00 lvl:3.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.88 lvl:3.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 13,810
  annual_median    : $96,660
  annual_pct10     : $85,090
  annual_pct25     : $90,650
  annual_pct75     : $102,960
  annual_pct90     : $111,740
  annual_mean      : $97,360
  hourly_median    : $46.47

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Florida ($102,880)
  lowest_state     : Alaska ($59,340)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.734x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (51 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   13,810  median: $  96,660

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (1 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   13,810  median: $  96,660

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Butterfield Overland Mail (similarity: 0.4262)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfield_Overland_Mail
  QID: Q1018077
  Extract: Butterfield Overland Mail was a stagecoach service in the United States operating from 1858 to 1861. It carried passengers and U.S. Mail from two eastern termini, Memphis, Tennessee, and St. Louis, Missouri, to San Francisco, California. The routes from each eastern terminus met at Fort Smith, Arkan

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.2258)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: Air Mail scandal (similarity: 0.4231)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Mail_scandal
  QID: Q4698074
  Extract: The Air Mail scandal, also known as the Air Mail fiasco, was a political controversy that erupted in 1934 following a congressional investigation into the awarding of airmail contracts to select airlines. The scandal intensified when the U.S. government revoked these contracts and assigned mail deli

  Title: Confederate Conscription Acts 1862–1864 (similarity: 0.1867)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederate_Conscription_Acts_1862%E2%80%931864
  QID: Q96375394
  Extract: The Confederate Conscription Acts, 1862 to 1864, were a series of measures taken by the Confederate government to procure the manpower needed to fight the American Civil War.

  Title: United States airmail service (similarity: 0.5538)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_airmail_service
  QID: Q4698818
  Extract: United States airmail was a service class of the United States Post Office Department (USPOD) and its successor United States Postal Service (USPS) delivering air mail by aircraft flown within the United States and its possessions and territories. Letters and parcels intended for air mail service we

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data coverage with detailed work activities, skills, and knowledge. Clear wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025. Well-defined related occupations provide robust edge connections.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T12:46:28.569458+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,528
tokens_output        : 4,057
cost_usd             : $0.043646
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match found for modern postal management roles. The closest historical reference was Butterfield Overland Mail, a 19th-century stagecoach service, which provides limited context for contemporary postal operations.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of U.S. postal facilities, managing staff schedules, customer service, and administrative functions. These management professionals oversee mail processing operations, resolve customer complaints, and ensure compliance with postal regulations and security protocols. They serve as the operational backbone of the postal service, balancing administrative duties with hands-on supervision of postal workers and mail handling processes.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with reviewing overnight mail processing reports and adjusting employee work schedules based on mail volume and staffing availability. They coordinate with supervisors to organize incoming and outgoing mail processing, ensuring efficient workflow and addressing any operational bottlenecks. Throughout the day, they resolve customer complaints, negotiate with union representatives on labor issues, and prepare detailed reports on post office activities for regional supervisors. Administrative tasks include issuing money orders, collecting post office box rents, and monitoring employee attendance for payroll purposes. They spend significant time communicating with subordinates, peers, and supervisors to coordinate operations across multiple postal facilities.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful postmasters combine strong leadership capabilities with detail-oriented administrative skills, reflecting the high Enterprising and Conventional RIASEC profile. They excel at resolving conflicts and negotiating solutions, requiring excellent oral communication and problem-solving abilities. These professionals must demonstrate exceptional dependability and attention to detail, as they oversee critical mail processing operations and manage diverse teams of postal workers. Individuals who thrive possess strong social perceptiveness to manage both customer relationships and employee dynamics, along with the organizational skills to coordinate complex logistics operations.

CAREER ENTRY:
The majority of postmasters enter with a high school diploma (62.1%) and advance through postal service ranks, though some positions require a bachelor's degree (13.4%). Entry typically involves starting as postal clerks or mail handlers and progressing through supervisory roles within the postal service system. The Job Zone 2 classification indicates that some preparation is needed, often gained through on-the-job training and postal service-specific certification programs.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement typically leads to higher-level postal management positions such as District Manager or Regional Operations Manager within the postal service hierarchy. The strong administrative and management knowledge base transfers well to transportation and logistics management roles in private sector companies. Some professionals leverage their operational experience to move into administrative services management or general operations management positions across various industries.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the occupation employs 13,810 workers with a median annual salary of $96,660, ranging from $85,090 to $111,740. Geographic variation is moderate with Florida offering the highest wages at $102,880 and Alaska the lowest at $59,340, representing a 1.73x ratio. Employment is concentrated entirely within Transportation and Warehousing industries, specifically the postal service sector. The stable government employment nature provides job security, though growth prospects are limited by the postal service's operational constraints and ongoing digitalization trends affecting mail volume.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role faces moderate automation pressure as digital mail sorting and tracking systems reduce some administrative tasks, but the human judgment required for conflict resolution, staff management, and customer service provides protection. Key work activities like communicating with subordinates, resolving conflicts, and making operational decisions remain difficult to automate, suggesting stable employment prospects in the near term.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Postal Service Clerks (43-5051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Postmasters typically advance from postal clerk positions, sharing customer service and mail processing knowledge.
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge overlap
    data: Career progression pattern
  [skill_overlap] Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require coordinating operational activities and managing logistics operations with similar management competencies.
    data: Administration and Management knowledge
    data: Organizing and Planning work activities
    data: Transportation/logistics focus
  [riasec_cluster] First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers (43-1011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles share Enterprising and Conventional orientations with supervisory responsibilities and administrative focus.
    data: E:6.00, C:5.69 RIASEC profile
    data: Guiding and Directing subordinates
    data: Primary-Short relationship
  [transferable_skill] Administrative Services Managers (11-3012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Management of Personnel Resources and coordination skills transfer directly between administrative management roles.
    data: Management of Personnel Resources skill
    data: Administration and Management knowledge
    data: Similar job zone
  [career_pathway] General and Operations Managers (11-1021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Postmaster experience in operational coordination and staff management provides foundation for general management roles.
    data: Making Decisions and Solving Problems activity
    data: Leadership orientation
    data: Operational management experience

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['postmaster', 'mail superintendent', 'postal supervisor', 'postal manager', 'mail delivery supervisor', 'distribution operations supervisor', 'postal facility manager', 'postal operations']
  exclude_keywords : ['mail carrier', 'postal clerk', 'mail sorter', 'delivery driver', 'mail handler']
  title_patterns   : ['Postmaster', '*Mail Superintendent*', '*Postal Supervisor*', '*Distribution*Supervisor*', '*Delivery Supervisor*']
  common_variations: ['Postmaster Relief', 'PMR', 'Postal Service Manager', 'Mail Operations Supervisor', 'Distribution Operations Manager', 'Postal Sectional Center Manager', 'Service Delivery Supervisor', 'Postal Superintendent']

total_terms    : 40
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source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01578  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
mail                       26  0.00977  wikipedia            wikipedia:46%  inference:42%  onet_dimensions:8%
equipment                  23  0.00864  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
postal                     20  0.00751  inference            inference:80%  onet_tasks:15%  wikipedia:5%
service                    17  0.00639  inference            inference:59%  wikipedia:29%  onet_dimensions:12%
management                 16  0.00601  inference            inference:50%  onet_dimensions:44%  onet_tasks:6%
principles                 16  0.00601  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                 15  0.00564  inference            inference:47%  onet_dimensions:40%  dwas:13%
activities                 14  0.00526  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:21%  onet_tasks:14%
services                   14  0.00526  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:43%  dwas:36%  onet_tasks:14%
control                    12  0.00451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
includes                   12  0.00451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
administrative             12  0.00451  inference            inference:58%  onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:8%
objects                    12  0.00451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
customer                   11  0.00413  inference            inference:45%  onet_dimensions:36%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00413  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                   10  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
materials                  10  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 10  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
processing                  9  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  inference:44%  onet_tasks:11%
performance                 9  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  dwas:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
air                         9  0.00338  wikipedia            wikipedia:78%  onet_dimensions:22%
needed                      9  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
quickly                     9  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operational                 8  0.00300  inference            inference:75%  onet_tasks:12%  dwas:12%
procedures                  8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
production                  8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%