[Core] [20% incumbents] Collect information and make judgments through observation, interviews, and review of documents.
  DWAs: Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Teach or mentor undergraduate and graduate students in anthropology or archeology.
  DWAs: Instruct college students in social sciences or humanities disciplines.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Write about and present research findings for a variety of specialized and general audiences.
  DWAs: Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Plan and direct research to characterize and compare the economic, demographic, health care, social, political, linguistic, and religious institutions of distinct cultural groups, communities, and organizations.
  DWAs: Plan social sciences research. | Direct scientific activities.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Create data records for use in describing and analyzing social patterns and processes, using photography, videography, and audio recordings.
  DWAs: Document events or evidence, using photographic or audiovisual equipment.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Train others in the application of ethnographic research methods to solve problems in organizational effectiveness, communications, technology development, policy making, and program planning.
  DWAs: Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Identify culturally specific beliefs and practices affecting health status and access to services for distinct populations and communities, in collaboration with medical and public health officials.
  DWAs: Conduct research on social issues.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Apply traditional ecological knowledge and assessments of culturally distinctive land and resource management institutions to assist in the resolution of conflicts over habitat protection and resource enhancement.
  DWAs: Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Lead field training sites and train field staff, students, and volunteers in excavation methods.
  DWAs: Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures. | Direct scientific activities.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Conduct participatory action research in communities and organizations to assess how work is done and to design work systems, technologies, and environments.
  DWAs: Conduct scientific research of organizational behavior or processes.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Develop and test theories concerning the origin and development of past cultures.
  DWAs: Conduct anthropological or archaeological research.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Research, survey, or assess sites of past societies and cultures in search of answers to specific research questions.
  DWAs: Conduct anthropological or archaeological research.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Write grant proposals to obtain funding for research.
  DWAs: Write grant proposals.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Advise government agencies, private organizations, and communities regarding proposed programs, plans, and policies and their potential impacts on cultural institutions, organizations, and communities.
  DWAs: Advise others on matters of public policy.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Organize public exhibits and displays to promote public awareness of diverse and distinctive cultural traditions.
  DWAs: Plan community programs or activities for the general public.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Collaborate with economic development planners to decide on the implementation of proposed development policies, plans, and programs based on culturally institutionalized barriers and facilitating circumstances.
  DWAs: Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems. | Communicate with government agencies.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Develop intervention procedures, using techniques such as individual and focus group interviews, consultations, and participant observation of social interaction.
  DWAs: Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Enhance the cultural sensitivity of elementary and secondary curricula and classroom interactions in collaboration with educators and teachers.
  DWAs: Advise others on educational matters.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Study archival collections of primary historical sources to help explain the origins and development of cultural patterns.
  DWAs: Conduct historical research.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Formulate general rules that describe and predict the development and behavior of cultures and social institutions.
  DWAs: Develop theories or models of social phenomena.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Record the exact locations and conditions of artifacts uncovered in diggings or surveys, using drawings and photographs as necessary.
  DWAs: Record research or operational data.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Assess archeological sites for resource management, development, or conservation purposes and recommend methods for site protection.
  DWAs: Inspect condition of natural environments. | Advise others about environmental management or conservation.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Gather and analyze artifacts and skeletal remains to increase knowledge of ancient cultures.
  DWAs: Conduct anthropological or archaeological research. | Collect biological specimens.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Compare findings from one site with archeological data from other sites to find similarities or differences.
  DWAs: Conduct anthropological or archaeological research.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Describe artifacts' physical properties or attributes, such as the materials from which artifacts are made and their size, shape, function, and decoration.
  DWAs: Evaluate characteristics of archival or historical objects.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Collect artifacts made of stone, bone, metal, and other materials, placing them in bags and marking them to show where they were found.
  DWAs: Mark materials or objects for identification. | Package materials or products.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Study objects and structures recovered by excavation to identify, date, and authenticate them and to interpret their significance.
  DWAs: Conduct anthropological or archaeological research.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Consult site reports, existing artifacts, and topographic maps to identify archeological sites.
  DWAs: Collect archival data. | Conduct anthropological or archaeological research.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Clean, restore, and preserve artifacts.
  DWAs: Clean objects.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Participate in forensic activities, such as tooth and bone structure identification, in conjunction with police departments and pathologists.
  DWAs: Analyze forensic evidence to solve crimes.

[EMERGING:Revision] Write, present, and publish research findings for a variety of specialized and general audiences.

--- SKILLS ---
  Writing (imp:4.25 lvl:5.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:4.25 lvl:4.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:4.89 lvl:6.40) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  English Language (imp:4.40 lvl:5.40) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  History and Archeology (imp:4.20 lvl:5.50) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Foreign Language (imp:4.00 lvl:5.00) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Education and Training (imp:3.85 lvl:5.40) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Geography (imp:3.65 lvl:5.10) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Communications and Media (imp:3.35 lvl:4.50) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:3.15 lvl:4.80) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.05 lvl:4.15) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Psychology (imp:2.89 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Administration and Management (imp:2.75 lvl:3.95) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Law and Government (imp:2.70 lvl:3.55) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Biology (imp:2.65 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Mathematics (imp:2.60 lvl:3.20) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.55 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Administrative (imp:2.45 lvl:3.65) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.10 lvl:1.70) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:2.00 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Telecommunications (imp:2.00 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Design (imp:1.95 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:1.85 lvl:1.85) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.80 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.80 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Chemistry (imp:1.65 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Transportation (imp:1.65 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.50 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Production and Processing (imp:1.45 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.45 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mechanical (imp:1.40 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Building and Construction (imp:1.25 lvl:0.65) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Physics (imp:1.25 lvl:0.65) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Food Production (imp:1.15 lvl:0.30) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.38 lvl:5.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.38 lvl:5.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.38 lvl:5.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:5.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.62) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Control Precision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Stamina (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Depth Perception (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Response Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.80 lvl:6.00) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.50 lvl:5.45) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.47 lvl:4.63) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.45 lvl:5.50) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.40 lvl:5.55) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.37 lvl:5.15) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Working with Computers (imp:4.35 lvl:3.30) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.35 lvl:5.95) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Processing Information (imp:4.30 lvl:5.85) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.25 lvl:5.40) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.15 lvl:5.55) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.05 lvl:4.85) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.95 lvl:5.80) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.90 lvl:5.35) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.78 lvl:5.30) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.75 lvl:5.35) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.60 lvl:4.15) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.37 lvl:4.32) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.35 lvl:4.50) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.35 lvl:4.95) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.25 lvl:4.75) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.15 lvl:4.55) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.15 lvl:4.25) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.00 lvl:4.75) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.90 lvl:4.55) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.90 lvl:3.75) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.89 lvl:3.35) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.85 lvl:3.85) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.85 lvl:4.05) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.60 lvl:3.10) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.42 lvl:3.50) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.25 lvl:2.60) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.25 lvl:2.45) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.20 lvl:3.35) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.20 lvl:2.25) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.80 lvl:1.55) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.75 lvl:1.85) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.70 lvl:1.25) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.56 lvl:1.26) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.26 lvl:0.74) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.26 lvl:0.68) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:4.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:3.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:2.33) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Adaptability (imp:2.09) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.04) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.99) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Dependability (imp:1.98) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:1.92) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.84) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.70) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.69) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Perseverance (imp:1.67) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Empathy (imp:1.54) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Sincerity (imp:1.39) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cautiousness (imp:1.32) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.29) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Humility (imp:1.22) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.19) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.03) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.02) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Optimism (imp:0.79) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  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
  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 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  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
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  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 ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Instructing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Service Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — 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
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 8,990
  annual_median    : $70,770
  annual_pct10     : $49,050
  annual_pct25     : $59,400
  annual_pct75     : $89,670
  annual_pct90     : $108,060
  annual_mean      : $75,620
  hourly_median    : $34.02

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Massachusetts ($121,300)
  lowest_state     : Kansas ($41,870)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.897x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (46 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    5,980  median: $  65,050
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,290  median: $  88,610
  Educational Services                     emp:      430  median: $  59,070
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      150  median: $  51,070
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       30  median: $  40,790

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (5 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    5,980  median: $  65,050
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,290  median: $  88,610
  Educational Services                     emp:      430  median: $  59,070
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      150  median: $  51,070
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       30  median: $  40,790

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T20:52:22.338509Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Anthropologist (similarity: 0.5957)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthropologist
  QID: Q4773904
  Extract: An anthropologist is a scientist engaged in the practice of anthropology. Anthropologists study aspects of humans within past and present societies. Social anthropology, cultural anthropology and philosophical anthropology study the norms, values, and general behavior of societies. Linguistic anthro

  Title: List of women anthropologists (similarity: 0.4839)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_women_anthropologists
  QID: Q24962193
  Extract: This is a list of women anthropologists.

  Title: Middle Paleolithic (similarity: 0.2745)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Paleolithic
  QID: Q626270
  Extract: The Middle Paleolithic is the second subdivision of the Paleolithic or Old Stone Age as it is understood in Europe, Africa and Asia. The term Middle Stone Age is used as an equivalent or a synonym for the Middle Paleolithic in African archeology. The Middle Paleolithic broadly spanned from 300,000 t

  Title: Shamanism (similarity: 0.1905)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamanism
  QID: Q42042
  Extract: Shamanism is a spiritual practice that involves a practitioner (shaman) interacting with the spirit world through altered states of consciousness, such as trance. The goal of this is usually to direct spirits or spiritual energies into the physical world for the purpose of healing, divination, or to

  Title: Teotihuacan (similarity: 0.0909)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teotihuacan
  QID: Q172613
  Extract: Teotihuacan is an ancient Mesoamerican city located in a sub-valley of the Valley of Mexico, which is located in the State of Mexico, 40 kilometers (25 mi) northeast of modern-day Mexico City.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, skills, knowledge areas, and wage information from BLS OEWS May 2025. The occupation profile is well-documented with clear educational requirements and career pathways.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T15:58:00.470349+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,544
tokens_output        : 4,091
cost_usd             : $0.044758
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though 'Anthropologist' provides relevant context with 0.596 similarity score. The occupation encompasses both anthropological and archaeological specializations not fully captured in a single Wikipedia entry.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Anthropologists and archaeologists study human societies, cultures, and material remains to understand how people have lived throughout history and across different regions. They conduct systematic research through fieldwork, excavation, and analysis to examine human behavior, social structures, languages, and physical characteristics of populations. These scholars document and interpret evidence ranging from ancient artifacts to contemporary cultural practices.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves collecting data through field observations, interviews, or archaeological excavations, carefully documenting findings using photography and detailed record-keeping systems. They spend significant time analyzing artifacts, cultural patterns, or social data, then writing research reports and presenting findings to academic and public audiences. Much work involves teaching undergraduate and graduate students, mentoring them in research methods and theoretical frameworks. Computer work includes using specialized software like ESRI ArcGIS for mapping sites, Adobe products for documentation, and databases for organizing vast amounts of cultural and material data. They frequently collaborate with community members, government agencies, or other researchers to address questions about cultural heritage, social issues, or environmental management.

WHO THRIVES:
Success requires exceptional intellectual curiosity and attention to detail, as the work demands meticulous documentation and analysis of complex cultural phenomena. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential for publishing research, teaching, and presenting findings to diverse audiences including academic peers, policymakers, and the general public. Those who excel possess high deductive and inductive reasoning abilities to interpret patterns in human behavior and material culture. The work suits individuals comfortable with extensive reading, writing, and independent research, as well as those who enjoy building relationships across different cultural contexts.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry requires extensive preparation with 40% of professionals holding doctoral degrees and 30% holding master's degrees, reflecting the highly specialized nature of the field. Most begin with a bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related social sciences, followed by graduate study involving original research and fieldwork. Academic preparation includes coursework in research methods, statistics, foreign languages, and regional specializations, often requiring several years of field experience before career advancement.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career progression typically moves from research assistant or field technician roles to independent researcher, professor, or senior cultural resource specialist positions. Many advance to lead their own research projects, direct field schools, or manage cultural heritage programs for government agencies or consulting firms. Academic pathways lead to tenure-track professorships, while applied careers advance to senior consultant or program director roles in cultural resource management, museums, or international development organizations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the field employs 8,990 professionals with a median annual wage of $70,770, ranging from $49,050 at the 10th percentile to $108,060 at the 90th percentile. Geographic wage variation is substantial, with Massachusetts offering the highest compensation at $121,300 compared to Kansas at $41,870, representing a 2.90x ratio. Employment concentrates in professional, scientific, and technical services (5,980 positions), government agencies (2,290 positions), and educational institutions (430 positions). The specialized nature and extensive education requirements limit supply, while growing interest in cultural heritage preservation and applied anthropology maintains steady demand.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The core work activities of interpreting cultural meaning, conducting fieldwork observations, and building interpersonal relationships for research are largely automation-resistant. While digital tools enhance documentation and analysis capabilities, the interpretive reasoning required for understanding human behavior and cultural patterns remains fundamentally human work.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [knowledge_overlap] Historians (19-3093.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high-level knowledge in History and Archeology (4.2 importance for anthropologists) and require extensive research and documentation skills.
    data: History and Archeology knowledge overlap
    data: Similar research methodologies
    data: Overlapping Job Zone 5 education requirements
  [career_pathway] Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1061.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Teaching undergraduate and graduate students is a core work activity for anthropologists, representing a natural career progression path.
    data: Teaching listed as top task
    data: 40% doctoral degree requirement
    data: Educational Services employment sector
  [riasec_cluster] Sociologists (19-3041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations share Investigative-dominant RIASEC profiles (I:6.84 for anthropologists) and high Sociology and Anthropology knowledge requirements.
    data: Investigative RIASEC dominance
    data: Sociology and Anthropology knowledge
    data: Similar research methodologies
  [task_similarity] Curators (25-4012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve identifying objects and cultural artifacts, documenting findings, and interpreting cultural meaning for various audiences.
    data: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events work activity
    data: Cultural interpretation tasks
    data: Documentation requirements
  [skill_overlap] Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (19-2042.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared emphasis on fieldwork, data analysis, and using specialized software like ESRI ArcGIS for spatial analysis and mapping.
    data: ESRI ArcGIS technology usage
    data: Field research methodologies
    data: Geographic analysis components

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['anthropologist', 'archaeologist', 'cultural anthropology', 'ethnographer', 'cultural resources', 'ethnologist', 'applied anthropology', 'archaeological']
  exclude_keywords : ['museum director', 'tour guide', 'historian', 'sociologist', 'cultural critic']
  title_patterns   : ['Anthropologist', 'Archaeologist', 'Cultural Resources Specialist', 'Ethnographer', 'Applied Anthropologist']
  common_variations: ['cultural anthropologist', 'applied anthropologist', 'archaeological technician', 'ethnographer', 'cultural resources specialist', 'ethnologist', 'archaeological field technician', 'egyptologist']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['others', 'tendency', 'research', 'equipment', 'social', 'cultural', 'objects', 'principles', 'materials', 'activities', 'human', 'includes', 'anthropology', 'problems', 'management', 'procedures', 'control', 'public', 'techniques', 'ideas']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
others                     42  0.01398  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:7%  onet_tasks:2%
tendency                   42  0.01398  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
research                   31  0.01032  dwas                 dwas:39%  inference:32%  onet_tasks:26%
equipment                  24  0.00799  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:96%  dwas:4%
social                     19  0.00632  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:26%  onet_tasks:21%  dwas:21%
cultural                   18  0.00599  inference            inference:67%  onet_tasks:28%  wikipedia:6%
objects                    16  0.00532  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:19%  onet_tasks:6%
principles                 16  0.00532  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  14  0.00466  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  onet_tasks:14%  dwas:14%
activities                 14  0.00466  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  dwas:21%  onet_tasks:7%
human                      14  0.00466  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:36%  wikipedia:14%
includes                   14  0.00466  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  inference:14%
anthropology               12  0.00399  wikipedia            wikipedia:67%  inference:17%  onet_tasks:8%
problems                   12  0.00399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:17%  onet_tasks:8%
management                 12  0.00399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  onet_tasks:17%  inference:17%
procedures                 12  0.00399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:8%
control                    12  0.00399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
public                     11  0.00366  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  onet_tasks:27%  dwas:18%
techniques                 11  0.00366  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00366  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
behavior                   10  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:30%  inference:30%  wikipedia:20%
physical                   10  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  wikipedia:20%  onet_tasks:10%
body                       10  0.00333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
development                 9  0.00299  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:78%  dwas:11%  inference:11%
design                      9  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:22%  onet_tasks:11%
programs                    9  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  onet_tasks:22%  dwas:22%
rules                       9  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
artifacts                   9  0.00299  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:78%  inference:22%
events                      9  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
resources                   9  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00299  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
paleolithic                 9  0.00299  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
patterns                    8  0.00266  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:25%
services                    8  0.00266  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
government                  8  0.00266  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:12%
study                       8  0.00266  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:25%
differences                 8  0.00266  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  wikipedia:12%
writing                     8  0.00266  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
needs                       8  0.00266  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%