[Core] [62% incumbents] Perform general office activities, such as typing, answering telephones, operating office machines, processing mail, or securing confidential materials.
  DWAs: Sort mail. | Operate office equipment. | Type documents.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Keep records of materials filed or removed, using logbooks or computers and generate computerized reports.
  DWAs: Maintain inventory records.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Gather materials to be filed from departments or employees.
  DWAs: Compile data or documentation.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Find, retrieve, and make copies of information from files in response to requests and deliver information to authorized users.
  DWAs: Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information. | Provide information to coworkers.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Add new material to file records or create new records as necessary.
  DWAs: File documents or records.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Sort or classify information according to guidelines, such as content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order.
  DWAs: Compile data or documentation.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Scan or read incoming materials to determine how and where they should be classified or filed.
  DWAs: Read materials to determine needed actions.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Eliminate outdated or unnecessary materials, destroying them or transferring them to inactive storage, according to file maintenance guidelines or legal requirements.
  DWAs: Store records or related materials.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Answer questions about records or files.
  DWAs: Provide information to coworkers.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Place materials into storage receptacles, such as file cabinets, boxes, bins, or drawers, according to classification and identification information.
  DWAs: Store items.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Modify or improve filing systems or implement new filing systems.
  DWAs: Develop data analysis or data management procedures.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Track materials removed from files to ensure that borrowed files are returned.
  DWAs: Track goods or materials.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Retrieve documents stored in microfilm or microfiche and place them in viewers for reading.
  DWAs: Operate office equipment.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Design forms related to filing systems.
  DWAs: Develop data analysis or data management procedures.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Assign and record or stamp identification numbers or codes to index materials for filing.
  DWAs: Attach identification information to products, items or containers.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Input data, such as file numbers, new or updated information, or document information codes into computer systems to support document and information retrieval.
  DWAs: Enter information into databases or software programs.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Complete general financial activities, such as processing accounts payable, reviewing invoices, collecting cash payments, or issuing receipts.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Operate mechanized files that rotate to bring needed records to a particular location.
  DWAs: Operate office equipment.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Perform periodic inspections of materials or files to ensure correct placement, legibility, or proper condition.
  DWAs: Examine documents to verify adherence to requirements.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Administrative (imp:4.51 lvl:5.43) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  English Language (imp:4.32 lvl:4.03) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.24 lvl:5.15) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Law and Government (imp:3.36 lvl:3.20) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.33 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Telecommunications (imp:3.28 lvl:2.43) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Mathematics (imp:3.21 lvl:2.81) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.12 lvl:2.77) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.22) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:2.66 lvl:3.38) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Communications and Media (imp:2.51 lvl:2.39) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.35 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Foreign Language (imp:2.20 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Transportation (imp:2.20 lvl:1.58) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Production and Processing (imp:2.15 lvl:1.56) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Psychology (imp:2.06 lvl:1.67) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Geography (imp:2.06 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.88 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.84 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Mechanical (imp:1.76 lvl:1.16) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.70 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Design (imp:1.67 lvl:1.03) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.60) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  History and Archeology (imp:1.60) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.59) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.59 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Food Production (imp:1.50) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Physics (imp:1.50) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.50) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Biology (imp:1.50) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Building and Construction (imp:1.49) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.46) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Information Ordering (imp:4.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Category Flexibility (imp:4.00 lvl:3.38) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Near Vision (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.38) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.38 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:1.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Visualization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Control Precision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Reaction Time (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Rate Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.56 lvl:4.84) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.50 lvl:4.06) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Processing Information (imp:4.47 lvl:4.62) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.28 lvl:4.91) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.27 lvl:5.34) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.19 lvl:4.57) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.18 lvl:4.87) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.16 lvl:4.33) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Getting Information (imp:4.14 lvl:4.88) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.09 lvl:4.29) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.98 lvl:4.73) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.94 lvl:2.98) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.87 lvl:3.35) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.84 lvl:4.20) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.82 lvl:4.38) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.77 lvl:3.59) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.73 lvl:3.62) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.72 lvl:3.43) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.62 lvl:3.54) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.59 lvl:3.09) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.43 lvl:2.93) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.39 lvl:2.54) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.38 lvl:2.50) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.23 lvl:3.85) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.17 lvl:2.51) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.13 lvl:3.47) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.09 lvl:3.22) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.91 lvl:2.90) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.69 lvl:2.25) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.66 lvl:3.17) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.58 lvl:1.88) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.56 lvl:3.24) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.54 lvl:2.24) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.53 lvl:2.11) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.38 lvl:1.50) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.36 lvl:1.48) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.31 lvl:1.79) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.27 lvl:1.82) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.85 lvl:1.32) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.75 lvl:1.30) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.58) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.53) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.25) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.17) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.40) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Control (imp:0.33) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:0.29) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.28) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Sincerity (imp:0.28) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Initiative (imp:0.25) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.24) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:0.20) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.16) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Optimism (imp:0.01) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  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 
  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
  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
  Empathy (imp:-0.05) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.12) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.64) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.73) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Negotiation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Persuasion (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 73,440
  annual_median    : $43,600
  annual_pct10     : $31,200
  annual_pct25     : $36,420
  annual_pct75     : $51,770
  annual_pct90     : $63,490
  annual_mean      : $45,590
  hourly_median    : $20.96

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Oregon ($50,660)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($25,700)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.971x

--- 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:   16,610  median: $  47,880
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   13,400  median: $  44,170
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    7,740  median: $  39,320
  Educational Services                     emp:    6,010  median: $  45,230
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:    5,890  median: $  43,690
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    5,090  median: $  40,010
  Retail Trade                             emp:    2,990  median: $  36,630
  Manufacturing                            emp:    2,810  median: $  49,510
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    2,600  median: $  40,790
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,970  median: $  42,920

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   16,610  median: $  47,880
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   13,400  median: $  44,170
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    7,740  median: $  39,320
  Educational Services                     emp:    6,010  median: $  45,230
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  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,970  median: $  42,920

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A clerk is a white-collar worker in an administrative professional capacity who conducts record keeping as well as general office tasks, or a grey-collar worker (or to a lesser extent, a blue-collar worker) who performs similar sales-related tasks in a retail environment. The responsibilities of clerical workers commonly include record keeping, filing, staffing service counters, screening callers, and other administrative tasks. In City of London livery companies, the clerk is the chief executive officer.


== History and etymology ==
The word clerk is derived from the Latin clericus meaning "cleric" or "clergyman", which is the latinisation of the Greek κληρικός (klērikos) from a word meaning a "lot" (in the sense of drawing lots) and hence an "apportionment" or "area of land".
The association derived from medieval courts, where writing was mainly entrusted to clergy because most laymen could not read. In this context, the word clerk meant "scholar". Even today, the term clerk regular designates a type of cleric (one living life according to a rule). The cognate terms in some languages, notably Klerk in Dutch, became – at the end of the nineteenth century – restricted to a specific, fairly low rank in the administrative hierarchy.


== United States ==

Clerical workers are the largest occupational group in the United States. In 2004, there were 3.1 million general office clerks, 1.5 million office administrative supervisors and 4.1 million secretaries. Clerical occupations often do not require a college degree, though some college education or 1 to 2 years in vocational programs are common qualifications. Familiarity with office equipment and certain software programs is also often required. Employers may provide clerical training. In 2006, the median salary for clerks was $23,000, while the national median income for workers age 25 or older was $33,000. Median salaries ranged from $22,770 for general office clerks to $34,970 for secretaries and $41,030 for administrative supervisors. Clerical workers are considered working class by American sociologists such as William Thompson, Joseph Hickey or James Henslin as they perform highly routinized tasks with relatively little autonomy. Sociologist Dennis Gilbert, argues that the white and blue collar divide has shifted to a divide between professionals, including some semi-professionals, and routinized white collar workers. White collar office supervisors may be considered lower middle class with some secretaries being located in that part of the socio-economic strata where the working and middle classes overlap.


== See also ==
Clerk of works
Court clerk
Law clerk
Legal clerk
Legislative clerk
Barristers' clerk
Lord Justice Clerk
Patent clerk
Municipal clerk or town clerk
Clerk in holy orders
Receptionist
Pink collar
Secretaries


== References ==

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Court clerk (similarity: 0.5455)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Court_clerk
  QID: Q641208
  Extract: A court clerk is an officer of the court whose responsibilities include maintaining records of a court and administering oaths to witnesses and jurors as well as performing some quasi-secretarial duties. The records management duties of a court clerk include the acceptance of documents for filing wi

  Title: Sysop (similarity: 0.1250)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sysop
  QID: Q875146
  Extract: A sysop is an administrator of a multi-user computer system, such as a bulletin board system (BBS) or an online service virtual community. The phrase may also be used to refer to administrators of other Internet-based network services. Sysops typically do not earn money, but donate their activity to

  Title: File (similarity: 0.5333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File
  QID: Q1196501
  Extract: File or filing may refer to:

  Title: Tina Peters (politician) (similarity: 0.2857)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tina_Peters_(politician)
  QID: Q114197631
  Extract: Tina Marie Peters is an American politician who served as County Clerk of Mesa County, Colorado, from 2019 to 2023. In 2021, she was temporarily suspended by the Colorado Secretary of State, and was convicted of criminal charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election of Joe Biden as U.S. P

  Title: The Night Clerk (similarity: 0.5385)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Night_Clerk
  QID: Q55080133
  Extract: The Night Clerk is a 2020 American crime drama film, written and directed by Michael Cristofer. It stars Tye Sheridan, Ana de Armas, John Leguizamo and Helen Hunt, and follows a hotel night clerk who becomes the center of a murder investigation. The film was released on February 21, 2020, by Saban F

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
File Clerks are administrative support workers who maintain organized filing systems for businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. They file documents alphabetically or numerically, retrieve requested materials, and ensure records are properly stored and accessible. These workers serve as the backbone of information management in offices, handling both physical and digital filing systems.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
File Clerks spend their days organizing and maintaining document filing systems, sorting incoming materials according to established classification guidelines. They retrieve specific files when requested by authorized personnel, making copies as needed and documenting what materials have been accessed or removed. Much of their time involves working with computers to generate reports, update databases, and manage digital filing systems. They also perform general office duties like answering phones, operating office equipment, and processing mail. Throughout the day, they eliminate outdated materials according to retention policies and create new file records for incoming documents.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as File Clerks possess strong attention to detail and prefer systematic, organized work environments. They demonstrate high dependability and integrity, as they handle sensitive information and must maintain confidentiality. These workers thrive on routine tasks and find satisfaction in creating order from chaos through methodical organization. People who succeed in this role typically have good visual perception for reading and categorizing documents, along with the patience for repetitive tasks that require consistent accuracy.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most File Clerks enter the field with a high school diploma or associate's degree, with 38.4% holding a 2-year degree and 30.1% having completed high school. Some college coursework is beneficial but not required, as represented by 23.2% of workers. Entry-level positions typically provide on-the-job training for specific filing systems and organizational procedures. Basic computer skills and familiarity with office software like Microsoft Office are increasingly important for modern filing roles.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
File Clerks often advance to positions with greater responsibility such as Administrative Services Managers, Office Clerks with broader duties, or specialized roles like Medical Records Specialists. The systematic organizational skills developed in filing work transfer well to supervisory positions in administrative services. Some clerks transition to data entry roles or move into customer service positions that leverage their experience with information retrieval and office operations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
File Clerks earn a median annual wage of $43,600 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with entry-level positions starting around $31,200 and experienced workers earning up to $63,490. The field employs 73,440 workers nationwide, with significant geographic wage variation ranging from $25,700 in Puerto Rico to $50,660 in Oregon. Government agencies represent the largest employer sector with 16,610 positions, followed by professional services (13,400) and healthcare (7,740). Despite digitization trends, demand remains stable in healthcare, legal services, and government sectors that require extensive record-keeping compliance.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
File Clerks face moderate automation risk as document management systems and digital workflows reduce demand for manual filing. However, roles involving complex categorization decisions, handling sensitive physical documents, and providing personalized information retrieval services remain less susceptible to automation.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Office Clerks, General (43-9061.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share core administrative skills and File Clerks commonly advance to general office positions with broader responsibilities.
    data: Overlapping administrative knowledge (4.5 importance)
    data: Similar work activities in organizing and planning work
    data: Listed as related occupation
  [skill_overlap] Data Entry Keyers (43-9021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require strong computer skills and information processing abilities with similar attention to detail requirements.
    data: Working with Computers activity (4.6 importance)
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    data: Processing Information activity (4.5 importance)
  [task_similarity] Medical Records Specialists (29-2072.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve systematic filing, records maintenance, and strict attention to confidentiality and accuracy.
    data: Documenting/Recording Information activity (4.2 importance)
    data: Information Ordering ability (4.2 importance)
    data: Healthcare sector employment (7,740 positions)
  [knowledge_overlap] Correspondence Clerks (43-4021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both require strong administrative knowledge and customer service skills for handling information requests.
    data: Administrative knowledge (4.5 importance)
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge (4.2 importance)
    data: Listed as related occupation
  [career_pathway] Administrative Services Managers (11-3012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: File Clerks can advance to supervisory roles overseeing administrative operations and records management systems.
    data: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work activity (4.5 importance)
    data: Administrative knowledge base
    data: Natural career progression in administrative hierarchy

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