[Core] [101% incumbents] Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
  DWAs: Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

[Supplemental] [101% incumbents] Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
  DWAs: Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information. | Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.

[Core] [100% incumbents] Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
  DWAs: Maintain office equipment in proper operating condition. | Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.

[Core] [100% incumbents] Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
  DWAs: Record information about legal matters.

[Core] [100% incumbents] Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
  DWAs: Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

[Core] [100% incumbents] Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
  DWAs: Prepare legal documents.

[Core] [100% incumbents] Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
  DWAs: Prepare legal documents.

[Core] [98% incumbents] Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
  DWAs: Examine documents to verify adherence to requirements.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.
  DWAs: Examine documents to verify adherence to requirements.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
  DWAs: Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.
  DWAs: Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary.
  DWAs: Train personnel.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Code information on license applications for entry into computers.
  DWAs: Code data or other information.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations.
  DWAs: Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
  DWAs: Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.
  DWAs: Maintain financial or account records.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.
  DWAs: Analyze financial information.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.
  DWAs: Provide information to the general public. | Communicate with government agencies.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.
  DWAs: Coordinate operational activities.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts.
  DWAs: Perform administrative or clerical tasks.

[Supplemental] [70% incumbents] Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results.
  DWAs: Coordinate operational activities.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.
  DWAs: Prepare legal documents.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
  DWAs: Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy. | Schedule appointments. | Issue documentation or identification to customers or employees.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.
  DWAs: Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
  DWAs: Record information from meetings or other formal proceedings. | Distribute materials to employees or customers.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.
  DWAs: Prepare informational or reference materials.

[None] Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, and dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.
  DWAs: Issue certificates or licenses. | Collect deposits, payments or fees.

[None] Plan or direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, or computerization of all municipal documents.
  DWAs: Manage clerical or administrative activities.

[None] Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called.
  DWAs: Coordinate legal schedules or activities.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.47 lvl:5.24) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administrative (imp:4.30 lvl:5.69) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Law and Government (imp:4.10 lvl:4.06) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  English Language (imp:4.05 lvl:4.09) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:3.46 lvl:3.49) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.40 lvl:3.74) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mathematics (imp:2.89 lvl:2.90) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.83 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.73 lvl:2.32) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.68 lvl:2.58) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Education and Training (imp:2.63 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Telecommunications (imp:2.37 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:2.32 lvl:2.31) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Psychology (imp:2.07 lvl:1.85) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Production and Processing (imp:1.92 lvl:1.59) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Transportation (imp:1.74 lvl:1.15) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.71 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.67 lvl:0.72) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.54 lvl:0.72) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.54 lvl:0.86) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Geography (imp:1.48 lvl:0.94) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:1.41 lvl:0.71) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.35 lvl:0.69) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.29 lvl:0.48) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.24 lvl:0.36) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Design (imp:1.22 lvl:0.30) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Mechanical (imp:1.20 lvl:0.30) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Building and Construction (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Biology (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Physics (imp:1.08) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.08 lvl:0.09) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Fine Arts (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Expression (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.38 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Originality (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Visualization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Control Precision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Response Orientation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  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
  Depth Perception (imp:1.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  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 ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.62 lvl:3.44) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Getting Information (imp:4.28 lvl:3.74) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.15 lvl:4.01) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.11 lvl:4.04) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Processing Information (imp:4.06 lvl:3.84) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.02 lvl:3.59) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.80 lvl:4.22) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.73 lvl:4.19) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.71 lvl:3.41) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.64 lvl:4.02) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.64 lvl:3.13) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.63 lvl:3.33) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.50 lvl:3.53) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.33 lvl:3.39) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.27 lvl:3.24) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.26 lvl:2.77) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.17 lvl:2.76) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.11 lvl:2.76) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.99 lvl:2.18) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.97 lvl:2.80) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.77 lvl:1.81) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.73 lvl:2.27) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.66 lvl:2.46) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.64 lvl:2.85) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.53 lvl:2.44) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.52 lvl:2.31) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.49 lvl:2.09) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.37 lvl:2.02) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.35 lvl:1.80) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.28 lvl:1.77) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.27 lvl:1.54) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.23 lvl:1.59) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.22 lvl:1.73) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.10 lvl:2.24) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.91 lvl:1.37) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.85 lvl:1.15) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.73 lvl:1.17) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.52 lvl:0.63) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.48 lvl:0.81) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.31 lvl:0.51) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.29 lvl:0.36) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- 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.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.67) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.36) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.67) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.52) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.50) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.32) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.31) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:0.93) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.89) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:0.83) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.82) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Empathy (imp:0.79) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:0.64) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.59) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Initiative (imp:0.55) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.26) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  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
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction 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
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.07) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.35) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.25 lvl:2.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Persuasion (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 179,750
  annual_median    : $48,700
  annual_pct10     : $36,300
  annual_pct25     : $40,810
  annual_pct75     : $60,840
  annual_pct90     : $73,820
  annual_mean      : $52,320
  hourly_median    : $23.41

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($66,130)
  lowest_state     : Arkansas ($36,960)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.789x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (51 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  176,440  median: $  48,880
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,570  median: $  34,220
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      290  median: $  49,190
  Retail Trade                             emp:      170  median: $  43,400
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      160  median: $  38,280
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       50  median: $  39,570

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (6 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  176,440  median: $  48,880
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,570  median: $  34,220
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      290  median: $  49,190
  Retail Trade                             emp:      170  median: $  43,400
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      160  median: $  38,280
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       50  median: $  39,570

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         : 2026-06-02T22:24:40.738498Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Municipal clerk (similarity: 0.5882)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipal_clerk
  QID: Q883211
  Extract: A clerk is a senior official of many municipal governments in the English-speaking world. In some communities, including most in the United States, the position is elected, but in many others, the clerk is appointed to their post. In the UK, a town or parish clerk is appointed by the town or parish 

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.3226)
  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: Judiciary of Vermont (similarity: 0.3214)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judiciary_of_Vermont
  QID: Q16988413
  Extract: 
The Judiciary of Vermont is the state court system of Vermont, charged with Vermont law.

  Title: Surety (similarity: 0.1429)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surety
  QID: Q748845
  Extract: In finance, a surety, surety bond, or guaranty involves a promise by one party to assume responsibility for the debt obligation of a borrower if that borrower defaults. Usually, a surety bond or surety is a promise by a person or company to pay one party a certain amount if a second party fails to m

  Title: Alcohol laws of Pennsylvania (similarity: 0.1875)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_laws_of_Pennsylvania
  QID: Q4713295
  Extract: The alcohol laws of Pennsylvania contain many peculiarities not found in other states, and are considered some of the strictest regulations in the United States.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence due to comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, and work activities. Government employment concentration provides stable occupation definition.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T22:19:21.188564+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,598
tokens_output        : 4,135
cost_usd             : $0.044016
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with Municipal clerk being the closest semantic match at 0.588 similarity. The occupation appears to be primarily defined through administrative and legal contexts rather than having dedicated encyclopedic coverage.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks perform essential administrative duties for courts, municipalities, and government licensing agencies. They handle case documentation, process legal paperwork, and provide customer service to the public regarding judicial procedures and government services. These clerks serve as critical administrative support ensuring the smooth operation of legal and municipal systems.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Court clerks spend their days preparing court dockets, searching files to locate case information, and instructing parties about court appearance timing. They examine legal documents for adherence to procedures, record case dispositions and court orders, and prepare official court documents like sentencing information and probation orders. Municipal and license clerks answer public inquiries about procedures, verify document authenticity, interview applicants to collect required information, and maintain fiscal records. Much of their work involves computer systems for document processing, database searches, and correspondence management.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate strong attention to detail and dependability, as evidenced by the high importance ratings for these work styles. They possess excellent communication skills (oral comprehension and expression both highly rated) and enjoy working with the public in a service-oriented capacity. The conventional RIASEC profile (6.16) indicates success for those who prefer structured, rule-based work environments with clear procedures. These clerks must be comfortable with administrative tasks, have strong reading comprehension abilities, and maintain integrity when handling sensitive legal and personal information.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma (50% of workers) with some college coursework (17.7%) or an associate's degree (13.1%) providing additional advantage. Entry-level positions typically provide on-the-job training in court procedures, municipal operations, or licensing regulations. Prior experience in customer service, administrative work, or government settings is beneficial but not always required.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to senior clerk positions, court administrator roles, or specialized positions like paralegal work or compliance officer roles. Some clerks transition to executive assistant positions or pursue further education to become paralegals or legal assistants. The strong foundation in law and government knowledge provides pathways into other public administration roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 179,750 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $48,700 according to BLS OEWS May 2025. Wages range from $36,300 (10th percentile) to $73,820 (90th percentile), with significant geographic variation from Arkansas ($36,960) to District of Columbia ($66,130). Nearly all employment (176,440 positions) occurs in federal, state, and local government, providing job security through public sector employment. The 1.79x wage ratio between highest and lowest paying states reflects cost of living differences and varying government compensation structures.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role shows moderate automation risk due to high computer work importance (4.6) but significant human interaction requirements. While document processing and data entry tasks may become more automated, the public-facing aspects, complex decision-making about legal procedures, and interpersonal relationship maintenance (importance 3.7) provide protection from full automation.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (43-6012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high importance ratings for active listening, speaking, and law/government knowledge with similar administrative task focus.
    data: Law and Government knowledge (4.1 importance)
    data: Active Listening (3.6 importance)
    data: Administrative knowledge (4.3 importance)
  [career_pathway] Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Court clerks' strong law and government knowledge base (4.1 importance) and legal document preparation experience provides natural progression to paralegal work.
    data: Law and Government knowledge (4.1 importance)
    data: Prepare legal documents task
    data: Job Zone 2 to higher zone progression
  [riasec_cluster] Office Clerks, General (43-9061.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations share conventional RIASEC orientation with emphasis on administrative tasks and structured work environments.
    data: Conventional RIASEC code (6.16)
    data: Administrative knowledge (4.3 importance)
    data: Job Zone 2 classification
  [knowledge_overlap] Compliance Officers (13-1041.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require strong law and government knowledge and involve examining documents for adherence to regulations and procedures.
    data: Law and Government knowledge (4.1 importance)
    data: Examine documents to verify adherence task
    data: Customer service knowledge (4.5 importance)
  [task_similarity] Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both positions involve high levels of public interaction, answering inquiries, and providing information about procedures and services.
    data: Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.2 importance)
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge (4.5 importance)
    data: Answer inquiries from general public task

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['court clerk', 'municipal clerk', 'license clerk', 'city clerk', 'county clerk', 'appeals clerk', 'circuit clerk', 'calendar clerk']
  exclude_keywords : ['court reporter', 'bailiff', 'judge', 'magistrate', 'prosecutor']
  title_patterns   : ['*clerk', 'city recorder', 'city secretary', 'licensing worker', '*court clerk']
  common_variations: ['court administrator', 'judicial clerk', 'government clerk', 'licensing clerk', 'municipal recorder', 'city clerk', 'county clerk', 'appeals clerk']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'procedures', 'court', 'public', 'principles', 'documents', 'legal', 'materials', 'activities', 'clerk', 'administrative', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'ideas', 'government', 'techniques', 'needed']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01493  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     41  0.01457  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  dwas:5%  wikipedia:2%
equipment                  25  0.00888  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  onet_tasks:4%  dwas:4%
procedures                 20  0.00711  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:15%
court                      19  0.00675  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:47%  inference:42%  onet_dimensions:5%
public                     16  0.00569  inference            inference:38%  onet_tasks:31%  onet_dimensions:25%
principles                 16  0.00569  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
documents                  15  0.00533  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  dwas:40%  inference:13%
legal                      15  0.00533  inference            inference:47%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:7%
materials                  15  0.00533  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:33%
activities                 14  0.00498  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  dwas:29%  onet_tasks:7%
clerk                      13  0.00462  wikipedia            wikipedia:85%  inference:15%
administrative             12  0.00426  inference            inference:42%  onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:17%
includes                   12  0.00426  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00426  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00426  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                      11  0.00391  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
government                 10  0.00355  inference            inference:60%  onet_dimensions:30%  dwas:10%
techniques                 10  0.00355  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needed                     10  0.00355  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  dwas:30%
body                       10  0.00355  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
municipal                   9  0.00320  inference            inference:56%  onet_tasks:33%  wikipedia:11%
problems                    9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
files                       8  0.00284  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_dimensions:25%  onet_tasks:12%
obtain                      8  0.00284  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  dwas:38%  onet_dimensions:25%
record                      8  0.00284  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:62%  dwas:25%  inference:12%
regulations                 8  0.00284  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_dimensions:25%  onet_tasks:12%
needs                       8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
human                       8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
production                  8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%