[Core] [118% incumbents] Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor, or outside contractors.
  DWAs: Estimate costs for labor or materials.

[Core] [118% incumbents] Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.
  DWAs: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

[Core] [118% incumbents] Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.
  DWAs: Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

[Core] [118% incumbents] Examine objects, systems, or facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.
  DWAs: Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly.

[Core] [118% incumbents] Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.
  DWAs: Supervise employees.

[Core] [118% incumbents] Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings.
  DWAs: Investigate industrial or transportation accidents. | Prepare accident or incident reports.

[Core] [118% incumbents] Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, or maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.
  DWAs: Train others in operational procedures.

[Supplemental] [118% incumbents] Develop or implement electronic maintenance programs or computer information management systems.
  DWAs: Install programs onto computer or computer-controlled equipment.

[Supplemental] [118% incumbents] Design equipment configurations to meet personnel needs.
  DWAs: Develop equipment or component configurations.

[Core] [117% incumbents] Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
  DWAs: Schedule repair, installation or maintenance activities.

[Core] [117% incumbents] Meet with vendors or suppliers to discuss products used in repair work.
  DWAs: Explain use of products or services.

[Core] [116% incumbents] Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
  DWAs: Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures. | Train others in operational procedures.

[Core] [116% incumbents] Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
  DWAs: Supervise employees.

[Core] [116% incumbents] Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
  DWAs: Operate welding equipment. | Maintain work equipment or machinery.

[Core] [116% incumbents] Confer with personnel, such as management, engineering, quality control, customer, or union workers' representatives, to coordinate work activities, resolve employee grievances, or identify and review resource needs.
  DWAs: Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.

[Supplemental] [116% incumbents] Participate in budget preparation and administration, coordinating purchasing and documentation and monitoring departmental expenditures.
  DWAs: Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.

[Supplemental] [116% incumbents] Review, evaluate, accept, and coordinate completion of work bid from contractors.
  DWAs: Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.

[Supplemental] [116% incumbents] Compile operational or personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair or maintenance statistics, or test results.
  DWAs: Document operational activities. | Maintain repair or maintenance records.

[Core] [115% incumbents] Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
  DWAs: Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning. | Measure distances or dimensions.

[Core] [115% incumbents] Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
  DWAs: Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.

[Core] [115% incumbents] Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, or disciplinary measures.
  DWAs: Supervise employees.

[Core] [114% incumbents] Develop, implement, or evaluate maintenance policies and procedures.
  DWAs: Plan work procedures.

--- SKILLS ---
  Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Writing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Administration and Management (imp:3.95 lvl:4.42) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mechanical (imp:3.83 lvl:4.63) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.72 lvl:4.36) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administrative (imp:3.33 lvl:3.57) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.19 lvl:3.61) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  English Language (imp:3.19 lvl:3.30) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mathematics (imp:3.10 lvl:3.66) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.95 lvl:3.70) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.90 lvl:2.31) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Production and Processing (imp:2.87 lvl:3.49) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.84 lvl:2.79) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.81 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Education and Training (imp:2.80 lvl:3.21) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.53 lvl:3.25) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Chemistry (imp:2.44 lvl:2.79) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Transportation (imp:2.44 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Design (imp:2.38 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Psychology (imp:2.08 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Communications and Media (imp:1.98 lvl:2.13) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Physics (imp:1.95 lvl:2.13) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Telecommunications (imp:1.85 lvl:1.61) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Building and Construction (imp:1.83 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Law and Government (imp:1.70 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.64 lvl:1.15) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.52 lvl:1.09) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Foreign Language (imp:1.48 lvl:1.08) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Biology (imp:1.42 lvl:1.18) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Geography (imp:1.23 lvl:0.48) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.13 lvl:0.21) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  History and Archeology (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Written Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Depth Perception (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Originality (imp:2.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Reaction Time (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Sound Localization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Rate Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Static Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.50) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.31 lvl:4.41) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.30 lvl:4.69) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.23 lvl:5.14) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Getting Information (imp:4.22 lvl:3.83) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.22 lvl:3.27) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.15 lvl:4.51) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.00 lvl:3.93) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.99 lvl:3.42) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.99 lvl:3.51) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.98 lvl:5.16) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.96 lvl:4.91) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.91 lvl:3.62) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.91 lvl:4.02) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.90 lvl:4.89) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.87 lvl:3.75) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.86 lvl:2.88) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Working with Computers (imp:3.82 lvl:3.75) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.79 lvl:3.51) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.73 lvl:3.46) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.71 lvl:4.45) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.68 lvl:3.55) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.68 lvl:3.79) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Processing Information (imp:3.67 lvl:3.90) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.62 lvl:3.96) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.56 lvl:2.89) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.55 lvl:5.21) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.51 lvl:2.78) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.47 lvl:4.17) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.46 lvl:4.54) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.43 lvl:3.27) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.42 lvl:3.95) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.33 lvl:3.64) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.30 lvl:4.09) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.26 lvl:4.39) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.25 lvl:4.29) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.24 lvl:4.65) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.19 lvl:3.38) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.08 lvl:4.11) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.98 lvl:3.49) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.77 lvl:2.78) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.27 lvl:1.80) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.64) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.19) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.07) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Integrity (imp:1.99) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.91) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.89) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.80) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.66) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.52) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.50) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability (imp:1.22) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Empathy (imp:1.07) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Sincerity (imp:1.02) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.97) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Optimism (imp:0.93) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.89) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.87) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:0.87) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  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 
  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
  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.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Operation and Control (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 617,500
  annual_median    : $79,860
  annual_pct10     : $49,600
  annual_pct25     : $62,690
  annual_pct75     : $101,360
  annual_pct90     : $126,790
  annual_mean      : $85,220
  hourly_median    : $38.39

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($98,110)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($47,660)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.059x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:   76,310  median: $  66,570
  Construction                             emp:   68,510  median: $  82,090
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   67,480  median: $  73,420
  Manufacturing                            emp:   63,900  median: $  94,490
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:   58,520  median: $  70,480
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   57,600  median: $  84,650
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   41,040  median: $  81,910
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   39,000  median: $  94,610
  Utilities                                emp:   24,410  median: $ 126,380
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   23,560  median: $  75,560

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:   76,310  median: $  66,570
  Construction                             emp:   68,510  median: $  82,090
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   67,480  median: $  73,420
  Manufacturing                            emp:   63,900  median: $  94,490
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:   58,520  median: $  70,480
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   57,600  median: $  84,650
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   41,040  median: $  81,910
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   39,000  median: $  94,610
  Utilities                                emp:   24,410  median: $ 126,380
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   23,560  median: $  75,560

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match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:51:27.555614Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.2727)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: Bollinger County, Missouri (similarity: 0.2273)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bollinger_County%2C_Missouri
  QID: Q484624
  Extract: Bollinger County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the county's population was 10,567. The county seat, largest and only city, is Marble Hill. The largely rural county is supported by agriculture and construction. The county was offici

  Title: RMS Majestic (1914) (similarity: 0.1481)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Majestic_(1914)
  QID: Q700344
  Extract: RMS Majestic was a British ocean liner working on the White Star Line's North Atlantic run, originally launched in 1914 as the Hamburg America Liner SS Bismarck. At 56,551 gross register tons, she was the largest ship ever operated by the White Star Line under its own flag and the largest ship in th

  Title: Brooklyn Bridge (similarity: 0.0519)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Bridge
  QID: Q125006
  Extract: The Brooklyn Bridge is a cable-stayed suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing of the East River. It was also the longest suspension bridge in the world when op

  Title: Ajax (crane barge) (similarity: 0.1250)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajax_(crane_barge)
  QID: Q28457849
  Extract: Ajax is a floating crane built to move and install the canal locks and other large parts of the Panama Canal. Ajax also helped in ship repairs and clearing the canal as needed. Ajax and her identical sister crane, the Hercules, were the largest floating cranes at time of completion, able to install 

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 work activities, skills, and industry employment patterns. Wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025 provides reliable market intelligence.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T00:11:01.331197+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,823
tokens_output        : 4,362
cost_usd             : $0.046967
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No relevant Wikipedia entry found for this occupation. The semantic neighbors focused on unrelated topics rather than supervisory or mechanical roles.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers oversee technical service teams in retail, construction, and other service industries, managing daily operations, work schedules, and quality standards. They bridge the gap between management and skilled technicians, ensuring efficient workflow while maintaining customer service excellence. With median annual wages of $79,860 (BLS OEWS May 2025), these supervisors play a critical role in maintaining equipment and infrastructure across diverse sectors.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Supervisors begin their day by reviewing work orders and prioritizing repair and maintenance activities based on urgency and available personnel. They monitor tool and part inventories, requisitioning materials and supplies as needed to keep operations running smoothly. Throughout the day, they examine systems and facilities to determine necessary installations or repairs, while coordinating with technicians to ensure quality standards are met. They compute cost estimates for materials and labor, often communicating findings to customers about recommended services. When incidents occur, they investigate accidents and prepare detailed reports, while also conducting safety training sessions for their teams.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful individuals in this role combine strong technical knowledge with exceptional leadership and communication abilities. They possess high dependability and attention to detail, essential for overseeing complex repair operations and ensuring safety compliance. Their enterprising nature (E:5.99) drives them to take charge and make decisions, while conventional traits (C:4.75) help them maintain organized systems and processes. These supervisors excel at problem-solving under pressure and can effectively counsel employees on work-related issues. They thrive on the variety of daily challenges, from technical troubleshooting to personnel management, requiring both mechanical aptitude and interpersonal skills.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most supervisors enter this field with a high school diploma (54.1%) and advance from hands-on mechanic or repair positions after gaining substantial experience. Some pursue post-secondary certificates in relevant technical fields (13.1%) or complete some college coursework (16.9%) to strengthen their background. Advancement typically requires 5-10 years of experience as a mechanic, installer, or repairer, demonstrating technical competency and leadership potential. Many employers prefer candidates with specialized training in their industry, whether automotive, HVAC, or industrial equipment.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
These supervisors often advance to higher management positions such as service managers, operations managers, or department heads within their organizations. Some leverage their technical and management experience to start their own service businesses or consulting practices. Others transition into related fields like facilities management, quality assurance management, or technical sales roles where their combination of technical knowledge and leadership experience is highly valued. The strong foundation in both technical operations and personnel management opens pathways to general management positions across various industries.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 617,500 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $79,860, ranging from $49,600 to $126,790 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Geographic variation is significant, with Alaska offering the highest wages at $98,110 compared to Puerto Rico's $47,660, representing a 2.06x ratio. Employment is concentrated in retail trade (76,310), construction (68,510), and other services (67,480), reflecting the broad need for supervised technical services across industries. The role shows geographic dispersion throughout the United States, with opportunities in both urban centers and smaller communities that require maintenance infrastructure. Demand remains steady as businesses increasingly rely on complex equipment and systems requiring skilled oversight.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This supervisory role maintains strong protection against automation due to its emphasis on human judgment, personnel management, and complex problem-solving. While technology tools like computerized maintenance management systems and mobile work order platforms enhance efficiency, the core responsibilities of coordinating teams, making decisions about repairs, and managing customer relationships require distinctly human capabilities.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [riasec_cluster] First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical Enterprising leadership profiles and similar Conventional organizational traits.
    data: E:5.99 RIASEC profile
    data: C:4.75 conventional traits
    data: supervisory work activities
  [skill_overlap] First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require monitoring processes, organizing work priorities, and managing personnel resources with similar importance levels.
    data: Monitoring importance 4.0+
    data: Management of Personnel Resources 3.9
    data: Construction industry employment
  [transferable_skill] First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers (43-1011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shares core supervisory competencies including coordination, time management, and quality control analysis.
    data: Coordination 3.8
    data: Time Management 3.8
    data: Quality Control Analysis 3.6
  [career_pathway] First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand (53-1042.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Natural progression pathway with shared emphasis on organizing work activities and monitoring operational processes.
    data: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work 4.2
    data: Monitoring Processes 4.3
    data: Job Zone 3
  [career_pathway] Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Common advancement path from HVAC technician to supervisor roles, sharing mechanical knowledge and customer service requirements.
    data: Mechanical knowledge 3.8
    data: Customer service 3.7
    data: Installation/repair focus

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['maintenance supervisor', 'service manager', 'repair supervisor', 'installation supervisor', 'mechanic supervisor', 'fleet maintenance', 'field supervisor', 'technical supervisor']
  exclude_keywords : ['team leader', 'lead technician', 'senior mechanic', 'foreman', 'coordinator']
  title_patterns   : ['*Maintenance Supervisor', '*Service Manager', '*Repair Supervisor', 'Auto*Supervisor', 'Fleet*Manager']
  common_variations: ['automotive service manager', 'maintenance supervisor', 'repair shop supervisor', 'fleet maintenance manager', 'field service supervisor', 'installation supervisor', 'equipment maintenance supervisor', 'technical service manager']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'management', 'materials', 'activities', 'procedures', 'principles', 'maintenance', 'objects', 'personnel', 'operations', 'control', 'technical', 'services', 'repair', 'includes', 'techniques', 'standards', 'ideas']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01487  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     41  0.01452  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  dwas:5%  inference:2%
equipment                  39  0.01381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:59%  onet_tasks:18%  dwas:15%
management                 19  0.00673  inference            inference:53%  onet_dimensions:37%  onet_tasks:11%
materials                  17  0.00602  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:59%  dwas:18%  onet_tasks:12%
activities                 17  0.00602  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  dwas:29%  onet_tasks:12%
procedures                 16  0.00567  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:31%  onet_tasks:19%
principles                 16  0.00567  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maintenance                15  0.00531  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  onet_dimensions:27%  inference:20%
objects                    13  0.00460  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  onet_tasks:8%
personnel                  13  0.00460  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  onet_dimensions:31%  inference:31%
operations                 13  0.00460  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:46%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:8%
control                    13  0.00460  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  onet_tasks:8%
technical                  13  0.00460  inference            inference:77%  onet_dimensions:23%
services                   12  0.00425  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:25%  dwas:17%
repair                     12  0.00425  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:42%  inference:25%  onet_dimensions:17%
includes                   12  0.00425  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 11  0.00390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  onet_tasks:9%
standards                  11  0.00390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:18%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tools                      10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:40%  inference:10%
needed                     10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:10%  wikipedia:10%
needs                      10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:20%
quality                    10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:10%
body                       10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
hand                        9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:22%
monitoring                  9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
production                  9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
actions                     9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
human                       9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
products                    8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
performance                 8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
events                      8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%