[Core] [48% incumbents] Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
  DWAs: Process sales or other transactions.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Assist customers, such as responding to customer complaints and updating them about back-ordered parts.
  DWAs: Explain technical product or service information to customers.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Fill customer orders from stock, and place orders when requested items are out of stock.
  DWAs: Process sales or other transactions. | Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
  DWAs: Take product orders from customers. | Process sales or other transactions.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Locate and label parts, and maintain inventory of stock.
  DWAs: Monitor inventories of products or materials.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
  DWAs: Prepare sales or other contracts.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
  DWAs: Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
  DWAs: Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.
  DWAs: Examine condition of property or products. | Process sales or other transactions.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Manage shipments by researching shipping methods or costs and tracking packages.
  DWAs: Analyze shipping information to make routing decisions. | Calculate shipping costs.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Mark and store parts in stockrooms, according to prearranged systems.
  DWAs: Stock products or parts.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Maintain and clean work and inventory areas.
  DWAs: Clean work areas.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Place new merchandise on display.
  DWAs: Set up merchandise displays.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.
  DWAs: Advise customers on the use of products or services.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Discuss use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment.
  DWAs: Advise customers on the use of products or services.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Demonstrate equipment to customers, and explain functioning of equipment.
  DWAs: Explain technical product or service information to customers. | Demonstrate products to consumers.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments, to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required sizes.
  DWAs: Measure product or material dimensions.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Pick up and deliver parts.
  DWAs: Arrange delivery of goods or services.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Repair parts or equipment.
  DWAs: Repair parts or assemblies.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:3.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.88 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.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.44 lvl:5.65) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Sales and Marketing (imp:4.10 lvl:4.24) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Administration and Management (imp:3.98 lvl:4.41) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:3.87 lvl:4.46) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.81 lvl:4.38) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  English Language (imp:3.57 lvl:3.19) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Economics and Accounting (imp:3.46 lvl:3.29) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Production and Processing (imp:3.34 lvl:3.67) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.27 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Mathematics (imp:3.22 lvl:3.95) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Mechanical (imp:3.12 lvl:3.47) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Education and Training (imp:2.89 lvl:3.32) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.88 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Telecommunications (imp:2.87 lvl:2.59) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Transportation (imp:2.81 lvl:2.69) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.63 lvl:2.27) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Psychology (imp:2.47 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Communications and Media (imp:2.35 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Design (imp:2.16 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Law and Government (imp:2.11 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Foreign Language (imp:1.97 lvl:1.26) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Geography (imp:1.82 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Building and Construction (imp:1.63 lvl:1.63) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.56 lvl:0.99) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.54) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Chemistry (imp:1.48 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Physics (imp:1.37 lvl:0.91) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Food Production (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Biology (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  History and Archeology (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Written Expression (imp:3.38 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Static Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Control Precision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Rate Control (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Night Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.48 lvl:4.42) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Getting Information (imp:4.36 lvl:4.62) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.30 lvl:5.12) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.28 lvl:4.96) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.23 lvl:4.12) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.00 lvl:3.66) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.95 lvl:4.69) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.92 lvl:4.67) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.91 lvl:4.49) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.84 lvl:4.16) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Processing Information (imp:3.70 lvl:4.50) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.70 lvl:4.16) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.69 lvl:4.26) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.66 lvl:4.68) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.56 lvl:4.74) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.55 lvl:3.97) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.53 lvl:3.85) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.46 lvl:4.70) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.44 lvl:3.45) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.42 lvl:4.17) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.40 lvl:3.95) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.29 lvl:4.42) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.22 lvl:3.89) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.21 lvl:3.43) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.18 lvl:3.73) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.18 lvl:3.09) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.16 lvl:3.78) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.05 lvl:3.82) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.02 lvl:3.69) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.01 lvl:3.31) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.00 lvl:3.78) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.99 lvl:3.89) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.97 lvl:3.62) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.93 lvl:3.80) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.87 lvl:3.70) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.81 lvl:3.28) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.74 lvl:2.42) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.73 lvl:2.73) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.63 lvl:3.03) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.53 lvl:3.01) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.53 lvl:3.16) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.11) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Social Orientation (imp:2.06) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.02) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.77) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Integrity (imp:1.70) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.55) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.26) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Empathy (imp:1.22) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.20) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Optimism (imp:1.19) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Self-Control (imp:1.19) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:1.14) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Initiative (imp:1.13) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:1.07) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.02) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.81) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.76) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.74) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.64) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.22) — 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 
  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
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  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
  Humility (imp:-0.50) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Persuasion (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.38 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 270,070
  annual_median    : $38,630
  annual_pct10     : $28,240
  annual_pct25     : $33,110
  annual_pct75     : $49,850
  annual_pct90     : $62,890
  annual_mean      : $43,830
  hourly_median    : $18.57

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : North Dakota ($48,600)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($22,780)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.133x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:  200,960  median: $  36,780
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   50,700  median: $  49,390
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   11,020  median: $  49,070
  Manufacturing                            emp:    2,400  median: $  53,180
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    1,490  median: $  51,760
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      910  median: $  46,850
  Construction                             emp:      820  median: $  54,730
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      740  median: $  38,610
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      510  median: $  51,920
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      170  median: $  51,470

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (12 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:  200,960  median: $  36,780
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   50,700  median: $  49,390
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   11,020  median: $  49,070
  Manufacturing                            emp:    2,400  median: $  53,180
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    1,490  median: $  51,760
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      910  median: $  46,850
  Construction                             emp:      820  median: $  54,730
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      740  median: $  38,610
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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Flo (Progressive Insurance) (similarity: 0.3111)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flo_(Progressive_Insurance)
  QID: Q8563832
  Extract: Flo is a fictional salesperson appearing in more than 1,000 advertisements for Progressive Insurance since 2008. Portrayed by actress and comedian Stephanie Courtney, the character has developed a fan base on social networks and has become an iconic advertising mascot.

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.2727)
  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: Jeff Bezos (similarity: 0.0714)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Bezos
  QID: Q312556
  Extract: Jeffrey Preston Bezos is an American businessman, the founder, executive chairman, and former president and CEO of Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce and cloud computing company. According to estimates published by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and Forbes in 2026, Bezos's net worth was estima

  Title: Travelling salesman problem (similarity: 0.4000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travelling_salesman_problem
  QID: Q322212
  Extract: In the theory of computational complexity, the travelling salesman problem (TSP) asks the following question: "Given a list of cities and the distances between each pair of cities, what is the shortest possible route that visits each city exactly once and returns to the origin city?" It is an NP-har

  Title: Elon Musk (similarity: 0.2963)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elon_Musk
  QID: Q317521
  Extract: Elon Reeve Musk is a businessman and former public official known for his leadership of Tesla and SpaceX. Musk has been the wealthiest person in the world since 2025; as of June 2026, Forbes estimates his net worth to be US$834 billion.

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : High confidence supported by comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, knowledge areas, and work activities. BLS wage data provides robust market intelligence, and related occupations show clear career pathways.
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tokens_output        : 4,176
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wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for Parts Salespersons. The semantic neighbors include sales-related content like Flo (Progressive Insurance) but lack specific occupational information about parts sales roles.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Parts Salespersons sell spare and replacement parts in repair shops or parts stores, requiring technical product knowledge and customer service skills. They use computer systems to locate part numbers, manage inventory, and process transactions while helping customers identify the correct components for repairs. This role serves as a crucial link between technical expertise and customer needs in automotive, appliance, and equipment industries.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A Parts Salesperson begins their day by checking inventory levels and processing overnight orders using computer systems like SAP software. They spend most of their time at the counter helping customers identify correct replacement parts by examining old components, reviewing technical catalogs, and asking detailed questions about equipment specifications. Throughout the day, they handle phone orders, process payments, track shipments, and maintain accurate inventory records. When customers bring in defective parts, they examine returns for quality issues and process exchanges or refunds. They also communicate with suppliers to order out-of-stock items and update customers about back-ordered parts.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful Parts Salespersons combine strong realistic and conventional interests, excelling at systematic work with tangible products while maintaining detailed records. They possess excellent oral communication skills and can translate technical information into customer-friendly explanations. These individuals enjoy helping customers solve problems and have the patience to work through complex part identification challenges. They thrive on variety, as each customer inquiry presents unique technical puzzles requiring knowledge of multiple product lines and systems. Strong attention to detail and dependability are essential, as incorrect parts can lead to equipment failures and costly repairs.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Parts Salespersons enter with a high school diploma, with 46.9% of workers having this education level and 25.2% having some college coursework. Entry typically occurs through direct hiring at auto parts stores, equipment dealerships, or repair shops, with on-the-job training covering product catalogs, inventory systems, and customer service protocols. Previous retail or customer service experience is valuable, though specific parts knowledge is usually learned through employer training programs and product manufacturer resources.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Parts Salespersons can advance to supervisory roles, parts manager positions, or specialized technical sales roles with manufacturers and distributors. Some transition to related fields like service advising at dealerships, purchasing roles with equipment companies, or technical sales representative positions. The combination of product knowledge and customer service skills also opens pathways to wholesale sales, inventory management, or retail management roles in automotive, industrial, or consumer equipment sectors.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The Parts Salesperson market employs 270,070 workers nationwide with a median annual wage of $38,630 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $28,240 at the 10th percentile to $62,890 at the 90th percentile. Geographic variation is significant, with North Dakota offering the highest wages at $48,600 compared to Puerto Rico's $22,780, reflecting local economic conditions and cost of living. Retail Trade dominates employment with 200,960 positions, followed by Wholesale Trade with 50,700 jobs. The concentration in these sectors indicates stable demand driven by ongoing vehicle and equipment maintenance needs. Job Zone 2 classification suggests accessible entry requirements while offering reasonable career progression potential.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Parts Salespersons face moderate automation risk as online catalogs and e-commerce platforms increasingly enable customer self-service for standard parts identification and ordering. However, complex problem-solving activities like diagnosing customer needs from incomplete information and handling non-standard applications require human expertise that remains difficult to automate. The role's emphasis on interpersonal interaction, custom problem-solving, and handling physical returns provides protection against full automation.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve customer counter service, processing transactions, and explaining product information to customers.
    data: Shared work activities: Communicating with People Outside the Organization
    data: Similar customer service focus
    data: Comparable transaction processing tasks
  [task_similarity] Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require inventory management, tracking shipments, and maintaining accurate stock records.
    data: Shared task: Monitor inventories of products or materials
    data: Common knowledge: Administration and Management
    data: Similar work with inventory systems
  [skill_overlap] Retail Salespersons (41-2031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize active listening, customer service, and sales skills in retail environments.
    data: Shared top skill: Active Listening (imp:4.0)
    data: Common knowledge: Customer and Personal Service
    data: Similar sales-focused work activities
  [task_similarity] Order Clerks (43-4151.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles process customer orders, handle telephone orders, and maintain order documentation.
    data: Shared task: Take product orders from customers
    data: Common activity: Documenting/Recording Information
    data: Similar order processing workflows
  [knowledge_overlap] Stockers and Order Fillers (53-7065.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require inventory management knowledge and understanding of product organization systems.
    data: Shared inventory management activities
    data: Common understanding of product storage and retrieval
    data: Similar warehouse/stock room operations knowledge

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['parts salesperson', 'auto parts', 'parts clerk', 'parts counter', 'replacement parts', 'parts advisor', 'parts associate', 'parts specialist']
  exclude_keywords : ['manufacturing', 'assembly', 'repair technician', 'mechanic', 'wholesale buyer']
  title_patterns   : ['Parts [Role]', 'Auto Parts [Role]', '[Industry] Parts [Role]', 'Parts Counter [Role]', 'Automotive Parts [Role]']
  common_variations: ['parts salesperson', 'parts clerk', 'auto parts salesperson', 'parts counter clerk', 'automotive parts specialist', 'parts advisor', 'parts associate', 'commercial parts professional']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'customer', 'customers', 'principles', 'sales', 'needs', 'product', 'includes', 'products', 'control', 'materials', 'technical', 'objects', 'problem', 'ideas', 'problems', 'service', 'techniques']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01574  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  35  0.01312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:66%  inference:20%  onet_tasks:11%
customer                   20  0.00750  inference            inference:45%  onet_dimensions:20%  dwas:20%
customers                  17  0.00637  dwas                 dwas:29%  inference:29%  onet_tasks:24%
principles                 16  0.00600  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
sales                      15  0.00562  dwas                 dwas:33%  inference:33%  onet_dimensions:20%
needs                      13  0.00487  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:23%  dwas:15%
product                    13  0.00487  dwas                 dwas:46%  inference:38%  onet_dimensions:15%
includes                   12  0.00450  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
products                   12  0.00450  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_dimensions:42%  inference:8%
control                    12  0.00450  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  12  0.00450  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  dwas:17%
technical                  12  0.00450  inference            inference:58%  onet_dimensions:25%  dwas:17%
objects                    12  0.00450  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                    11  0.00412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  wikipedia:18%  inference:18%
ideas                      11  0.00412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                   10  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
service                    10  0.00375  inference            inference:60%  onet_dimensions:20%  dwas:20%
techniques                 10  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                  10  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
activities                 10  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                    9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:33%
management                  9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
quickly                     9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
machines                    8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   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%
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%
developing                  8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orders                      7  0.00262  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:43%  inference:29%  onet_dimensions:14%