[Core] [85% incumbents] Inspect the surface to be covered to determine its condition, and correct any imperfections that might show through carpet or cause carpet to wear unevenly.
  DWAs: Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs. | Prepare surfaces for finishing.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife, following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting.
  DWAs: Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly. | Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials. | Mark reference points on construction materials.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary, by sewing or by using tape with glue and heated carpet iron.
  DWAs: Install carpet or flooring.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges with a wall trimmer.
  DWAs: Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials. | Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.
  DWAs: Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Stretch carpet to align with walls and ensure a smooth surface, and press carpet in place over tack strips or use staples, tape, tacks or glue to hold carpet in place.
  DWAs: Install carpet or flooring.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed.
  DWAs: Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements. | Measure work site dimensions. | Estimate materials requirements for projects.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Install carpet on some floors using adhesive, following prescribed method.
  DWAs: Install carpet or flooring.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Clean up before and after installation, including vacuuming carpet and discarding remnant pieces.
  DWAs: Clean work sites.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Measure, cut and install tackless strips along the baseboard or wall.
  DWAs: Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly. | Install carpet or flooring.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Nail tack strips around area to be carpeted or use old strips to attach edges of new carpet.
  DWAs: Install carpet or flooring.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Cut carpet padding to size and install padding, following prescribed method.
  DWAs: Install carpet or flooring. | Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Fasten metal treads across door openings or where carpet meets flooring to hold carpet in place.
  DWAs: Install carpet or flooring.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Move furniture from area to be carpeted and remove old carpet and padding.
  DWAs: Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Cut and bind material.
  DWAs: Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.

[Core] [83% incumbents] Draw building diagrams and record dimensions.
  DWAs: Create construction or installation diagrams.

[EMERGING:New] Cut and install vinyl composition tile or vinyl base.

--- SKILLS ---
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Writing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.67 lvl:4.30) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mathematics (imp:3.42 lvl:3.44) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administration and Management (imp:3.40 lvl:3.24) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  English Language (imp:3.31 lvl:3.01) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Building and Construction (imp:3.29 lvl:3.65) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Production and Processing (imp:3.07 lvl:2.98) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Education and Training (imp:2.97 lvl:3.51) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mechanical (imp:2.94 lvl:3.44) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Design (imp:2.72 lvl:3.34) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.55 lvl:2.58) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.43) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Transportation (imp:2.44 lvl:2.38) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.33 lvl:2.16) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Administrative (imp:2.21 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.19 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.04 lvl:1.77) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Chemistry (imp:1.98 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Psychology (imp:1.93 lvl:1.72) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Physics (imp:1.76 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Law and Government (imp:1.70 lvl:1.05) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.63 lvl:1.03) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Communications and Media (imp:1.55 lvl:0.80) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.41 lvl:0.62) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Foreign Language (imp:1.39 lvl:0.77) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Telecommunications (imp:1.37 lvl:0.51) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.34 lvl:0.65) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.32 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Geography (imp:1.27 lvl:0.64) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.24 lvl:0.53) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Biology (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Food Production (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Static Strength (imp:3.50 lvl:4.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Visualization (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Stamina (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Dynamic Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Control Precision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.75 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Written Expression (imp:2.38 lvl:1.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Originality (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Reaction Time (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Response Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Sound Localization (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Night Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.59 lvl:5.83) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.47 lvl:6.56) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Getting Information (imp:4.14 lvl:3.11) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.90 lvl:3.45) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.72 lvl:3.73) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.67 lvl:3.69) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.61 lvl:2.70) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.58 lvl:4.08) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.48 lvl:4.36) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.43 lvl:3.35) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.42 lvl:3.23) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.39 lvl:4.01) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.33 lvl:3.30) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.26 lvl:2.96) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.20 lvl:3.64) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.10 lvl:2.94) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.04 lvl:2.58) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.02 lvl:3.07) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Processing Information (imp:2.96 lvl:2.85) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.96 lvl:2.83) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.95 lvl:2.88) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.94 lvl:3.13) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.92 lvl:2.97) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.88 lvl:3.53) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.71 lvl:2.67) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.65 lvl:3.23) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.60 lvl:2.14) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.54 lvl:2.59) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.51 lvl:2.01) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.46 lvl:2.09) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.39 lvl:2.36) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.34 lvl:1.72) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.33 lvl:2.00) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.31 lvl:2.32) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:1.96 lvl:1.22) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:1.92 lvl:1.51) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.90 lvl:1.46) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.81 lvl:1.32) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.78 lvl:1.46) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.73 lvl:1.29) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Working with Computers (imp:1.35 lvl:0.58) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.08) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.08) — 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
  Perseverance (imp:1.12) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:0.95) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.87) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Integrity (imp:0.85) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.70) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.69) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Self-Control (imp:0.61) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:0.47) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Initiative (imp:0.40) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability (imp:0.32) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Sincerity (imp:0.12) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  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.
  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
  Optimism (imp:-0.01) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:-0.03) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation (imp:-0.08) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.12) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.22) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Humility (imp:-0.32) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.40) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.46) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Service Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Instructing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:1.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  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:1.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Repairing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.75 lvl:1.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Installation (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 13,780
  annual_median    : $50,340
  annual_pct10     : $35,450
  annual_pct25     : $41,970
  annual_pct75     : $66,320
  annual_pct90     : $82,140
  annual_mean      : $56,990
  hourly_median    : $24.20

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New Jersey ($115,180)
  lowest_state     : South Carolina ($33,810)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.407x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (45 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:    7,980  median: $  51,790
  Retail Trade                             emp:    5,410  median: $  49,580
  Manufacturing                            emp:       90  median: $  48,260
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       70  median: $  38,380
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:       50  median: $       0

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (5 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:    7,980  median: $  51,790
  Retail Trade                             emp:    5,410  median: $  49,580
  Manufacturing                            emp:       90  median: $  48,260
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       70  median: $  38,380
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:       50  median: $       0

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Portland International Airport carpet (similarity: 0.2222)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_International_Airport_carpet
  QID: Q19867914
  Extract: Portland International Airport (PDX) features an iconic carpet. Situated in Portland, Oregon, the carpet features geometric shapes on a teal background, representing the intersection of the north and south runways seen by air traffic controllers from the airport's tower at night.

  Title: Carpet (similarity: 0.5217)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpet
  QID: Q163446
  Extract: A carpet or rug is a textile floor covering that typically consists of an upper layer of pile attached to a backing. In Europe, the pile was traditionally made of wool, but since the 20th century, synthetic fibres such as polypropylene, nylon, and polyester have been used as less expensive alternati

  Title: Flame retardant (similarity: 0.1875)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flame_retardant
  QID: Q902863
  Extract: Flame retardants are a diverse group of chemicals that are added to manufactured materials, such as plastics and textiles, and surface finishes and coatings. Flame retardants are activated by the presence of an ignition source and prevent or slow the further development of flames by a variety of dif

  Title: Bani Adam (similarity: 0.2308)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bani_Adam
  QID: Q56359727
  Extract: Bani Adam, meaning "Sons of Adam" or "Human Beings", is a 13th-century Persian poem by Iranian poet Saadi Shirazi from his Gulistan. The poem calls humans limbs of one body, all created equal, and when one limb is hurt, the whole body shall be in unease. It therefore concludes that one not touched b

  Title: Lowe's (similarity: 0.1739)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowe's
  QID: Q1373493
  Extract: Lowe's Companies, Inc. is an American retail company specializing in home improvement. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, the company operates a chain of retail stores in the United States. As of October 28, 2022, Lowe's and its related businesses operated 2,181 home improvement and hardw

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data coverage with detailed task descriptions, clear wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025, and well-defined skill requirements. Physical work activities and installation tasks are specifically documented, supporting confident analysis despite limited Wikipedia occupational context.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T23:15:37.854990+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,667
tokens_output        : 4,124
cost_usd             : $0.045800
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for carpet installers as an occupation. The closest semantic match was the general 'Carpet' article covering textile floor coverings, which provides material context but lacks occupational details.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Carpet Installers are construction tradespeople who lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors, including padding installation and trim work. They measure, cut, and fit carpeting to align with walls and ensure smooth surfaces across residential and commercial spaces. This physically demanding role requires mathematical calculation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with specialized tools and installation techniques.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A carpet installer begins by inspecting the surface to determine its condition and making necessary repairs before installation. They measure the area to be carpeted, study floor sketches, and calculate material requirements using mathematical skills. The installer then rolls out, measures, marks, and cuts carpeting to size with carpet knives, planning the layout for optimal appearance and traffic flow. They install tackless strips along baseboards, stretch carpet to align with walls, and secure it in place using staples or adhesive methods. The workday involves significant physical activity including handling heavy materials, working in various positions requiring flexibility, and finishing edges with wall trimmers.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate high realistic interests and strong physical capabilities, particularly trunk and static strength for handling heavy carpet rolls. They possess excellent problem sensitivity to identify surface imperfections and visualization abilities to plan optimal carpet layouts. Successful carpet installers are detail-oriented and dependable, with the perseverance to complete physically demanding installations. They combine mathematical aptitude for measuring and calculating materials with manual dexterity for precise cutting and fitting work.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most carpet installers enter the field with a high school diploma or equivalent (69.2%) or less formal education (22.3%), requiring very little to some preparation according to Job Zone 2 classification. Entry typically involves on-the-job training or apprenticeships where new workers learn measurement techniques, tool usage, and installation methods. Some may complete vocational programs in flooring installation or general construction trades to gain foundational knowledge in building and construction principles.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced carpet installers can advance to supervisory roles overseeing installation crews or become independent contractors specializing in commercial or high-end residential work. Career progression may lead to floor covering shop ownership, sales positions leveraging installation expertise, or expansion into related flooring specialties like hardwood or tile installation. Some installers transition to estimating roles, project management, or building maintenance positions where their practical installation knowledge provides valuable insight.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, carpet installers earn a median annual wage of $50,340 with employment of 13,780 workers nationally. The wage range spans from $35,450 to $82,140 (10th to 90th percentile), with significant geographic variation from South Carolina's $33,810 to New Jersey's $115,180 (3.41x ratio). The construction industry employs the majority (7,980 workers) followed by retail trade (5,410 workers). Employment opportunities concentrate in areas with active construction and renovation markets, particularly in commercial and residential building centers. The emerging task of vinyl composition tile installation suggests some diversification in flooring materials beyond traditional carpeting.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Carpet installation faces low automation risk due to the high degree of manual dexterity, spatial reasoning, and on-site problem-solving required for each unique installation. The work activities of performing general physical activities and handling objects in varied residential and commercial environments resist standardization necessary for automation. While measuring tools may become more sophisticated, the core tasks of fitting carpet around obstacles, stretching materials, and adapting to irregular surfaces require human judgment and physical capabilities.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles (47-2042) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve measuring, cutting, and installing floor covering materials with similar physical demands and installation techniques.
    data: Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.6)
    data: Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.5)
    data: Building and Construction knowledge (imp:3.3)
  [skill_overlap] Tile and Stone Setters (47-2044) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared requirements for Mathematics (imp:3.0), Monitoring (imp:3.1), and Manual Dexterity abilities for precision installation work.
    data: Mathematics (imp:3.0, lvl:3.4)
    data: Manual Dexterity (imp:3.2)
    data: Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.6)
  [career_pathway] Floor Sanders and Finishers (47-2043) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Natural progression within flooring specialties, sharing Job Zone 2 education requirements and construction industry employment.
    data: Job Zone 2
    data: Construction industry employment
    data: Building and Construction knowledge
  [transferable_skill] Upholsterers (51-6093) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require cutting and fitting fabric materials with similar manual dexterity and visualization abilities for material layout.
    data: Manual Dexterity (imp:3.2)
    data: Visualization (imp:3.2)
    data: Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.2)
  [riasec_cluster] Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (47-2081) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations show high Realistic interests (R:7.00) and similar physical work activities in construction environments.
    data: RIASEC R:7.00
    data: Performing General Physical Activities
    data: Construction industry employment

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['carpet installer', 'carpet layer', 'carpet mechanic', 'carpet technician', 'floor covering installer', 'commercial carpet installer', 'carpet installation specialist', 'flooring installer']
  exclude_keywords : ['carpet cleaning', 'carpet repair', 'upholstery', 'tile setter', 'hardwood installer']
  title_patterns   : ['*carpet*install*', '*carpet*layer*', '*floor*cover*install*', '*carpet*mechanic*', '*carpet*tech*']
  common_variations: ['carpet installer', 'carpet layer', 'floor covering installer', 'carpet mechanic', 'commercial carpet installer', 'carpet technician', 'floor technician', 'carpet tile layer']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['carpet', 'tendency', 'others', 'materials', 'equipment', 'installation', 'principles', 'objects', 'install', 'includes', 'control', 'techniques', 'body', 'cut', 'flooring', 'physical', 'ideas', 'activities', 'human', 'construction']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
carpet                     47  0.01683  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  inference:32%  dwas:23%
tendency                   42  0.01504  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01397  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  wikipedia:3%
materials                  25  0.00895  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  dwas:40%  inference:16%
equipment                  23  0.00824  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
installation               18  0.00645  inference            inference:67%  dwas:22%  onet_tasks:6%
principles                 17  0.00609  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:94%  inference:6%
objects                    15  0.00537  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:13%  inference:7%
install                    13  0.00466  dwas                 dwas:54%  onet_tasks:31%  inference:15%
includes                   12  0.00430  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00430  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 12  0.00430  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  inference:17%
body                       12  0.00430  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  wikipedia:17%
cut                        11  0.00394  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:55%  dwas:36%  inference:9%
flooring                   11  0.00394  dwas                 dwas:64%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:9%
physical                   11  0.00394  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:36%  wikipedia:9%
ideas                      11  0.00394  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 11  0.00394  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  inference:18%
human                      10  0.00358  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  wikipedia:20%  inference:10%
construction               10  0.00358  inference            inference:50%  dwas:30%  onet_dimensions:20%
problems                    9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
orientation                 9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needed                      8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
production                  8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tools                       8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:25%  dwas:12%
events                      8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
handling                    8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:38%
actions                     8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%