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There is more than one kind of engineer.There is more than one kind of engineer. There is aerospace, agricultural, There is aerospace, agricultural,

avionics, chemical, civil, computer, avionics, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, food, genetic, electrical, environmental, food, genetic, industrial, materials, mechanical, industrial, materials, mechanical, structural, and systems engineer. structural, and systems engineer.

Aerospace engineering is largely about artifacts that fly – airplanes, rockets, Aerospace engineering is largely about artifacts that fly – airplanes, rockets, satellites, missiles, etc.satellites, missiles, etc.

     It is also about how fluids flow about control systems, and about how strong things It is also about how fluids flow about control systems, and about how strong things

are. Aerospace engineering also deals with how to design things so that they can be are. Aerospace engineering also deals with how to design things so that they can be reliably built and maintained. reliably built and maintained. 

Aerospace engineers Aerospace engineers design, develop, and test aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles, design, develop, and test aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles, and supervise their manufacture. Those who work with aircraft are called aeronautical and supervise their manufacture. Those who work with aircraft are called aeronautical engineers, and those working specifically with spacecraft are called astronautical engineers, and those working specifically with spacecraft are called astronautical engineers.engineers.

Aerospace engineers Aerospace engineers develop new technologies for use in aviation, defense develop new technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and space exploration, often specializing in areas such as structures, systems, and space exploration, often specializing in areas such as structures, propulsion systems, vehicle movement and control, communications, and overall propulsion systems, vehicle movement and control, communications, and overall vehicle design.vehicle design.

   They also may specialize in a particular type of aerospace product, such as They also may specialize in a particular type of aerospace product, such as

commercial aircraft, military fighter jets, helicopters, spacecraft, or missiles and commercial aircraft, military fighter jets, helicopters, spacecraft, or missiles and rockets, and may become experts in aerodynamics, thermodynamics, celestial rockets, and may become experts in aerodynamics, thermodynamics, celestial mechanics, propulsion, acoustics, or guidance and control systems.mechanics, propulsion, acoustics, or guidance and control systems.

Agricultural engineeringAgricultural engineering is the engineering discipline that applies engineering  is the engineering discipline that applies engineering science and technology to agricultural production and processing. Agricultural science and technology to agricultural production and processing. Agricultural engineering combines the disciplines of animal biology, plant biology, engineering combines the disciplines of animal biology, plant biology, and mechanical, civil, electrical and chemical engineering principles with a and mechanical, civil, electrical and chemical engineering principles with a knowledge of agricultural principles. knowledge of agricultural principles.

Agricultural engineers may perform tasks as planning, supervising and managing Agricultural engineers may perform tasks as planning, supervising and managing the building of dairy effluent schemes, irrigation, drainage, flood and water control the building of dairy effluent schemes, irrigation, drainage, flood and water control systems, perform environmental impact systems, perform environmental impact assessments, agricultural product processing and interpret research results and assessments, agricultural product processing and interpret research results and implement relevant practices. A large percentage of agricultural engineers work in implement relevant practices. A large percentage of agricultural engineers work in academia or for government agencies such as the United States Department of academia or for government agencies such as the United States Department of Agriculture or state agricultural extension services. Some are consultants, Agriculture or state agricultural extension services. Some are consultants, employed by private engineering firms, while others work in industry, for employed by private engineering firms, while others work in industry, for manufacturers of agricultural machinery, equipment, processing technology, and manufacturers of agricultural machinery, equipment, processing technology, and structures for housing livestock and storing crops. Agricultural engineers work in structures for housing livestock and storing crops. Agricultural engineers work in production, sales, management, research and development, or applied science. production, sales, management, research and development, or applied science.

AvionicsAvionics is a term used to describe all of  is a term used to describe all of the electronic systems used the electronic systems used on aircraft, artificial satellites and spacecraft.on aircraft, artificial satellites and spacecraft.

Avionic systems Avionic systems include communications, navigation, the include communications, navigation, the display and management of multiple systems display and management of multiple systems and the hundreds of systems that are fitted to and the hundreds of systems that are fitted to aircraft to meet individual roles. These can be aircraft to meet individual roles. These can be as simple as a searchlight for a police as simple as a searchlight for a police helicopter or as complicated as the tactical helicopter or as complicated as the tactical system for an airborne early warning platform.system for an airborne early warning platform.

Chemical engineeringChemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals  is the branch of engineering that deals with physical science (e.g., chemistry and physics), and life with physical science (e.g., chemistry and physics), and life sciences (e.g., biology, microbiology and biochemistry) sciences (e.g., biology, microbiology and biochemistry) with mathematics and economics, to the process of converting with mathematics and economics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms. In raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms. In addition, modern chemical engineers are also concerned with addition, modern chemical engineers are also concerned with pioneering valuable new materials and related techniques – which pioneering valuable new materials and related techniques – which are often essential to related fields such as nanotechnology, fuel are often essential to related fields such as nanotechnology, fuel cells and biomedical engineering. Within chemical engineering, cells and biomedical engineering. Within chemical engineering, two broad subgroups include design, manufacture, and operation two broad subgroups include design, manufacture, and operation of plants and machinery in industrial chemical and related of plants and machinery in industrial chemical and related processes and development of new or adapted substances for processes and development of new or adapted substances for products ranging from foods and beverages to cosmetics to products ranging from foods and beverages to cosmetics to cleaners to pharmaceutical ingredients, among many other cleaners to pharmaceutical ingredients, among many other products. products.

Civil engineeringCivil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that  is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings. Civil engineering like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings. Civil engineering is the oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and is the oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it was defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military it was defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. It is traditionally broken into several sub-disciplines engineering. It is traditionally broken into several sub-disciplines including environmental engineering, geotechnical including environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, municipal or urban engineering, water resources engineering, municipal or urban engineering, water resources engineering, materials engineering, coastal engineering, materials engineering, coastal engineering, surveying, and construction engineering. Civil engineering, surveying, and construction engineering. Civil engineering takes place on all levels: in the public sector from engineering takes place on all levels: in the public sector from municipal through to national governments, and in the private municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international sector from individual homeowners through to international companies. companies.

Computer engineeringComputer engineering, also called , also called computer systems engineeringcomputer systems engineering, is , is a discipline that integrates several fields of electrical a discipline that integrates several fields of electrical engineering and computer science required to develop computer engineering and computer science required to develop computer systems. Computer engineers usually have training in electronic systems. Computer engineers usually have training in electronic engineering  software design, and hardware-software integration instead engineering  software design, and hardware-software integration instead of only software engineering or electronic engineering. Computer of only software engineering or electronic engineering. Computer engineers are involved in many hardware and software aspects of engineers are involved in many hardware and software aspects of computing, from the design of individual microprocessors, personal computing, from the design of individual microprocessors, personal computers, and supercomputers, to circuit design. This field of computers, and supercomputers, to circuit design. This field of engineering not only focuses on how computer systems themselves work, engineering not only focuses on how computer systems themselves work, but also how they integrate into the larger picture.but also how they integrate into the larger picture.

Usual tasks involving computer engineers include writing software Usual tasks involving computer engineers include writing software and firmware for embedded microcontrollers, designing VLSI chips, and firmware for embedded microcontrollers, designing VLSI chips, designing analog sensors, designing mixed signal circuit boards, and designing analog sensors, designing mixed signal circuit boards, and designing operating systems. Computer engineers are also suited designing operating systems. Computer engineers are also suited for robotics research, which relies heavily on using digital systems to for robotics research, which relies heavily on using digital systems to control and monitor electrical systems like motors, communications, control and monitor electrical systems like motors, communications, and sensors.and sensors.

Electrical engineeringElectrical engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with  is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. The field first became an identifiable occupation in the late nineteenth The field first became an identifiable occupation in the late nineteenth century after commercialization of the electric telegraph and electrical century after commercialization of the electric telegraph and electrical power supply. It now covers a range of subtopics power supply. It now covers a range of subtopics including power, electronics, control systems, signal including power, electronics, control systems, signal processing and telecommunications.processing and telecommunications.

Electrical engineering may include electronic engineering. Where a Electrical engineering may include electronic engineering. Where a distinction is made, usually outside of the United States, electrical distinction is made, usually outside of the United States, electrical engineering is considered to deal with the problems associated with large-engineering is considered to deal with the problems associated with large-scale electrical systems such as power transmission and motor control, scale electrical systems such as power transmission and motor control, whereas electronic engineering deals with the study of small-scale whereas electronic engineering deals with the study of small-scale electronic systems including computers and integrated electronic systems including computers and integrated circuits. Alternatively, electrical engineers are usually concerned with circuits. Alternatively, electrical engineers are usually concerned with using electricity to transmit energy, while electronic engineers are using electricity to transmit energy, while electronic engineers are concerned with using electricity to process information. More recently, the concerned with using electricity to process information. More recently, the distinction has become blurred by the growth of power electronics.distinction has become blurred by the growth of power electronics.

Environmental engineeringEnvironmental engineering is the application of science and engineering principles to improve  is the application of science and engineering principles to improve the natural environment to provide healthy water, air, and land for human habitation and for other the natural environment to provide healthy water, air, and land for human habitation and for other organisms, and to remediate polluted sites. It involves waste water management and air organisms, and to remediate polluted sites. It involves waste water management and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, radiation protection, industrial hygiene, environmental pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, radiation protection, industrial hygiene, environmental sustainability, and public health issues as well as a knowledge of environmental engineering law. sustainability, and public health issues as well as a knowledge of environmental engineering law. It also includes studies on the environmental impact of proposed construction projects.It also includes studies on the environmental impact of proposed construction projects.

Environmental engineers conduct hazardous-waste management studies to evaluate the Environmental engineers conduct hazardous-waste management studies to evaluate the significance of such hazards, advise on treatment and containment, and develop regulations to significance of such hazards, advise on treatment and containment, and develop regulations to prevent mishaps. Environmental engineers also design municipal water supply and industrial prevent mishaps. Environmental engineers also design municipal water supply and industrial wastewater treatment systems as well as address local and worldwide environmental issues such wastewater treatment systems as well as address local and worldwide environmental issues such as the effects of acid rain, global warming, ozone depletion, water pollution and air pollution as the effects of acid rain, global warming, ozone depletion, water pollution and air pollution from automobile exhausts and industrial sources. At many universities, Environmental from automobile exhausts and industrial sources. At many universities, Environmental Engineering programs follow either the Department of Civil Engineering or The Department Engineering programs follow either the Department of Civil Engineering or The Department of Chemical Engineering at Engineering faculties. Environmental "civil" engineers focus on of Chemical Engineering at Engineering faculties. Environmental "civil" engineers focus on hydrology, water resources management, bioremediation, and water treatment plant design. hydrology, water resources management, bioremediation, and water treatment plant design. Environmental "chemical" engineers, on the other hand, focus on environmental chemistry, Environmental "chemical" engineers, on the other hand, focus on environmental chemistry, advanced air and water treatment technologies and separation processes.advanced air and water treatment technologies and separation processes.

Additionally, engineers are more frequently obtaining specialized training in law and are utilizing Additionally, engineers are more frequently obtaining specialized training in law and are utilizing their technical expertise in the practices of Environmental engineering law. About four percent of their technical expertise in the practices of Environmental engineering law. About four percent of environmental engineers go on to obtain Board Certification in their specialty area(s) of environmental engineers go on to obtain Board Certification in their specialty area(s) of environmental engineering environmental engineering

Most jurisdictions also impose licensing and registration requirements.Most jurisdictions also impose licensing and registration requirements.

Food engineeringFood engineering is a multidisciplinary field of applied physical sciences which  is a multidisciplinary field of applied physical sciences which combines science, microbiology, and engineering education for food and related combines science, microbiology, and engineering education for food and related industries. Food engineering includes, but is not limited to, the application industries. Food engineering includes, but is not limited to, the application of agricultural engineering, mechanical engineering and chemical of agricultural engineering, mechanical engineering and chemical engineering principles to food materials. Food engineers provide the technological engineering principles to food materials. Food engineers provide the technological knowledge transfer essential to the cost-effective production and commercialization knowledge transfer essential to the cost-effective production and commercialization of food products and services.of food products and services.

Food engineering is a very wide field of activities. Prospective major employers for Food engineering is a very wide field of activities. Prospective major employers for food engineers include companies involved in food processing, food machinery, food engineers include companies involved in food processing, food machinery, packaging, ingredient manufacturing, instrumentation, and control. Firms that packaging, ingredient manufacturing, instrumentation, and control. Firms that design and build food processing plants, consulting firms, government agencies, design and build food processing plants, consulting firms, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and health-care firms also hire food engineers. Among pharmaceutical companies, and health-care firms also hire food engineers. Among its domain of knowledge and action are:its domain of knowledge and action are:

research and development of new foods, biological and pharmaceutical productsresearch and development of new foods, biological and pharmaceutical products development and operation of manufacturing, packaging and distributing systems development and operation of manufacturing, packaging and distributing systems

for drug/food productsfor drug/food products design and installation of food/biological/pharmaceutical production processesdesign and installation of food/biological/pharmaceutical production processes design and operation of environmentally responsible waste treatment systemsdesign and operation of environmentally responsible waste treatment systems marketing and technical support for manufacturing plants.marketing and technical support for manufacturing plants.

Genetic engineeringGenetic engineering, also called , also called genetic genetic modificationmodification, is the direct human manipulation , is the direct human manipulation of an organism's genome using modern DNA of an organism's genome using modern DNA technology. It involves the introduction technology. It involves the introduction of foreign DNA or synthetic genes into the of foreign DNA or synthetic genes into the organism of interest. The introduction of new organism of interest. The introduction of new DNA does not require the use of DNA does not require the use of classical genetic methods, however classical genetic methods, however traditional breeding methods are typically used traditional breeding methods are typically used for the propagation of recombinant organisms. for the propagation of recombinant organisms.

Industrial engineeringIndustrial engineering is a branch of engineering dealing with  is a branch of engineering dealing with the optimization of complex processes or systems. It is concerned the optimization of complex processes or systems. It is concerned with the development, improvement, implementation and with the development, improvement, implementation and evaluation of integrated systems of people, money, knowledge, evaluation of integrated systems of people, money, knowledge, information, equipment, energy, materials, analysis and synthesis, information, equipment, energy, materials, analysis and synthesis, as well as the mathematical, physical and social sciences together as well as the mathematical, physical and social sciences together with the principles and methods of engineering design to specify, with the principles and methods of engineering design to specify, predict, and evaluate the results to be obtained from such predict, and evaluate the results to be obtained from such systems or processes. Its underlying concepts overlap systems or processes. Its underlying concepts overlap considerably with certain business-oriented disciplines such as considerably with certain business-oriented disciplines such as operations management, but the engineering side tends to operations management, but the engineering side tends to emphasize extensive mathematical proficiency and usage of emphasize extensive mathematical proficiency and usage of quantitative methods. quantitative methods.

Materials scienceMaterials science is an interdisciplinary field applying  is an interdisciplinary field applying the properties of matter to various areas the properties of matter to various areas of science and engineering. This scientific field of science and engineering. This scientific field investigates the relationship between the structure of investigates the relationship between the structure of materials at atomic or molecular scales and their materials at atomic or molecular scales and their macroscopic properties. It incorporates elements macroscopic properties. It incorporates elements of applied physics and chemistry. With significant media of applied physics and chemistry. With significant media attention focused on nanoscience and nanotechnology in attention focused on nanoscience and nanotechnology in recent years, materials science has been propelled to recent years, materials science has been propelled to the forefront at many universities. It is also an important the forefront at many universities. It is also an important part of forensic engineering and failure analysis. part of forensic engineering and failure analysis. Materials science also deals with fundamental Materials science also deals with fundamental properties and characteristics of materials. properties and characteristics of materials.

Mechanical engineeringMechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that  is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the design, production, and operation of machines and tools. It for the design, production, and operation of machines and tools. It is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines.is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines.

The engineering field requires an understanding of core concepts The engineering field requires an understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, and structural analysis. Mechanical engineers use these science, and structural analysis. Mechanical engineers use these core principles along with tools like computer-aided core principles along with tools like computer-aided engineering and product lifecycle management to design and engineering and product lifecycle management to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating and cooling machinery, heating and cooling systems, transport systems, aircraft, watercraft, robotics, medical systems, transport systems, aircraft, watercraft, robotics, medical devices and more.devices and more.

Structural engineeringStructural engineering is a field of engineering dealing with the analysis and  is a field of engineering dealing with the analysis and design of structures that support or resist loads. Structural engineering is usually design of structures that support or resist loads. Structural engineering is usually considered a specialty within civil engineering, but it can also be studied in its own considered a specialty within civil engineering, but it can also be studied in its own right. Structural engineers are most commonly involved in the design of buildings right. Structural engineers are most commonly involved in the design of buildings and large nonbuilding structures but they can also be involved in and large nonbuilding structures but they can also be involved in the design of machinery, medical equipment, vehicles or any item where structural the design of machinery, medical equipment, vehicles or any item where structural integrity affects the item's function or safety. Structural engineers must ensure their integrity affects the item's function or safety. Structural engineers must ensure their designs satisfy given design criteria, predicated on safety designs satisfy given design criteria, predicated on safety (e.g. structures must not (e.g. structures must not collapse without due warning)collapse without due warning) or serviceability and performance or serviceability and performance (e.g. building sway (e.g. building sway must not cause discomfort to the occupants)must not cause discomfort to the occupants). Buildings are made to endure . Buildings are made to endure massive loads as well as changing climate and natural disasters.massive loads as well as changing climate and natural disasters.

Structural engineering theory is based upon physical laws and empirical knowledge Structural engineering theory is based upon physical laws and empirical knowledge of the structural performance of different landscapes and materials. Structural of the structural performance of different landscapes and materials. Structural engineering design utilizes a relatively small number of basic structural elements to engineering design utilizes a relatively small number of basic structural elements to build up structural systems that can be very complex. Structural engineers are build up structural systems that can be very complex. Structural engineers are responsible for making creative and efficient use of funds, structural elements and responsible for making creative and efficient use of funds, structural elements and materials to achieve these goals.materials to achieve these goals.

Systems engineeringSystems engineering is an interdisciplinary field  is an interdisciplinary field of engineering focusing on how complex engineering of engineering focusing on how complex engineering projects should be designed and managed over projects should be designed and managed over their life cycles. Issues such as logistics, the their life cycles. Issues such as logistics, the coordination of different teams, and automatic control coordination of different teams, and automatic control of machinery become more difficult when dealing with of machinery become more difficult when dealing with large, complex projects. Systems engineering deals large, complex projects. Systems engineering deals with work-processes and tools to manage risks on such with work-processes and tools to manage risks on such projects, and it overlaps with both technical and projects, and it overlaps with both technical and human-centered disciplines such as control human-centered disciplines such as control engineering, industrial engineering, organizational engineering, industrial engineering, organizational studies, and project management. studies, and project management.

An An architectarchitect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of  is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To the construction of buildings. To practice architecturepractice architecture means to offer or  means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings, that have as their principal purpose human occupancy or the buildings, that have as their principal purpose human occupancy or use.[1] Etymologically, use.[1] Etymologically, architectarchitect derives from the Latin  derives from the Latin architectusarchitectus, itself , itself derived from the Greek derived from the Greek arkhitektonarkhitekton ( (arkhi-arkhi-, chief + , chief + tektontekton, builder), , builder), i.e. i.e. chief builderchief builder.[2].[2]

Professionally, an architect's decisions affect public safety, and thus an Professionally, an architect's decisions affect public safety, and thus an architect must undergo specialized training consisting of advanced architect must undergo specialized training consisting of advanced education and a practicum (or education and a practicum (or internshipinternship) for practical experience to earn ) for practical experience to earn a license to practice architecture. The practical, technical, and academic a license to practice architecture. The practical, technical, and academic requirements for becoming an architect vary by jurisdiction (see below).requirements for becoming an architect vary by jurisdiction (see below).

The terms The terms architectarchitect and  and architecturearchitecture are also used in the disciplines  are also used in the disciplines of landscape architecture, naval architecture and often information of landscape architecture, naval architecture and often information technology (for example a software architect). In most of the world's technology (for example a software architect). In most of the world's jurisdictions, the professional and commercial uses of the terms jurisdictions, the professional and commercial uses of the terms "architect" and "landscape architect" are legally protected."architect" and "landscape architect" are legally protected.

A person who invented a particular A person who invented a particular process or device or who invents things process or device or who invents things as an occupation. as an occupation.

Measures depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadline, and telephones or shouts information Measures depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadline, and telephones or shouts information to bridge.to bridge.

Breaks out, rigs, overhauls, and stows cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.Breaks out, rigs, overhauls, and stows cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.

Stands watch from bow of ship or wing of bridge to look for obstruction in path of ship.Stands watch from bow of ship or wing of bridge to look for obstruction in path of ship.

Steers ship and maintains visual communication with other ships.Steers ship and maintains visual communication with other ships.

Steers ship under direction of ship's commander or navigating officer, or directs helmsman to steer, following Steers ship under direction of ship's commander or navigating officer, or directs helmsman to steer, following designated course.designated course.

Overhauls lifeboats and lifeboat gear, and lowers or raises lifeboats with winch or falls.Overhauls lifeboats and lifeboat gear, and lowers or raises lifeboats with winch or falls.

Paints and chips rust on deck or superstructure of ship.Paints and chips rust on deck or superstructure of ship.

Stands by wheel when ship is on automatic pilot and verifies accuracy of course by comparing with magnetic Stands by wheel when ship is on automatic pilot and verifies accuracy of course by comparing with magnetic compass.compass.

Gives directions to crew engaged in cleaning wheelhouse and quarter deck.Gives directions to crew engaged in cleaning wheelhouse and quarter deck.

Maintains ship's log while in port, and stands gangway watch to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding Maintains ship's log while in port, and stands gangway watch to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ship.ship.

Stows or removes cargo from ship's hold.Stows or removes cargo from ship's hold.

Relays specified signals to ships in vicinity, using visual signaling devices, such as blinker light and Relays specified signals to ships in vicinity, using visual signaling devices, such as blinker light and semaphore. semaphore.

Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements.requirements.Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.revenues and expenses or to provide advice.Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.Establish tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts.Establish tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts.Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.costs.Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.computer technology.Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel, and direct their work activities.Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel, and direct their work activities.Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.business and financial problems.Work as Internal Revenue Service agents.Work as Internal Revenue Service agents.Advise management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying Advise management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts.budget forecasts.Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses and individuals.Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses and individuals.Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting and Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting and data processing systems, and long-range tax and estate plans.data processing systems, and long-range tax and estate plans.Investigate bankruptcies and other complex financial transactions and prepare reports summarizing the Investigate bankruptcies and other complex financial transactions and prepare reports summarizing the findings.findings.Represent clients before taxing authorities and provide support during litigation involving financial issues.Represent clients before taxing authorities and provide support during litigation involving financial issues.Appraise, evaluate, and inventory real property and equipment, recording information such as the property's Appraise, evaluate, and inventory real property and equipment, recording information such as the property's description, value, and location.description, value, and location.Maintain and examine the records of government agencies.Maintain and examine the records of government agencies.Serve as bankruptcy trustees and business valuators.Serve as bankruptcy trustees and business valuators.

Attend auditions and casting calls in order to audition for roles.Attend auditions and casting calls in order to audition for roles.Collaborate with other actors as part of an ensemble.Collaborate with other actors as part of an ensemble.Learn about characters in scripts and their relationships to each other in order to develop role interpretations.Learn about characters in scripts and their relationships to each other in order to develop role interpretations.Perform humorous and serious interpretations of emotions, actions, and situations, using body movements, Perform humorous and serious interpretations of emotions, actions, and situations, using body movements, facial expressions, and gestures.facial expressions, and gestures.Portray and interpret roles, using speech, gestures, and body movements in order to entertain, inform, or Portray and interpret roles, using speech, gestures, and body movements in order to entertain, inform, or instruct radio, film, television, or live audiences.instruct radio, film, television, or live audiences.Sing and/or dance during dramatic or comedic performances.Sing and/or dance during dramatic or comedic performances.Study and rehearse roles from scripts in order to interpret, learn and memorize lines, stunts, and cues as Study and rehearse roles from scripts in order to interpret, learn and memorize lines, stunts, and cues as directed.directed.Work closely with directors, other actors, and playwrights to find the interpretation most suited to the role.Work closely with directors, other actors, and playwrights to find the interpretation most suited to the role.Manipulate strings, wires, rods, or fingers to animate puppets or dummies in synchronization with talking, Manipulate strings, wires, rods, or fingers to animate puppets or dummies in synchronization with talking, singing, or recorded programs.singing, or recorded programs.Perform original and stock tricks of illusion to entertain and mystify audiences, occasionally including audience Perform original and stock tricks of illusion to entertain and mystify audiences, occasionally including audience members as participants.members as participants.Promote productions using means such as interviews about plays or movies.Promote productions using means such as interviews about plays or movies.Read from scripts or books to narrate action or to inform or entertain audiences, utilizing few or no stage Read from scripts or books to narrate action or to inform or entertain audiences, utilizing few or no stage props.props.Tell jokes, perform comic dances, songs and skits, impersonate mannerisms and voices of others, contort Tell jokes, perform comic dances, songs and skits, impersonate mannerisms and voices of others, contort face, and use other devices to amuse audiences.face, and use other devices to amuse audiences.Work with other crewmembers responsible for lighting, costumes, makeup, and props.Work with other crewmembers responsible for lighting, costumes, makeup, and props.Write original or adapted material for dramas, comedies, puppet shows, narration, or other performances.Write original or adapted material for dramas, comedies, puppet shows, narration, or other performances.Construct puppets and ventriloquist dummies, and sew accessory clothing, using hand tools and machines.Construct puppets and ventriloquist dummies, and sew accessory clothing, using hand tools and machines.Dress in comical clown costumes and makeup, and perform comedy routines to entertain audiences.Dress in comical clown costumes and makeup, and perform comedy routines to entertain audiences.Introduce performances and performers in order to stimulate excitement and coordinate smooth transition of Introduce performances and performers in order to stimulate excitement and coordinate smooth transition of acts during events.acts during events.Prepare and perform action stunts for motion picture, television, or stage productions. Prepare and perform action stunts for motion picture, television, or stage productions.

Ascertain premium rates required and cash reserves and liabilities necessary to ensure Ascertain premium rates required and cash reserves and liabilities necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.payment of future benefits.Analyze statistical information to estimate mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and Analyze statistical information to estimate mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates.retirement rates.Design, review and help administer insurance, annuity and pension plans, determining Design, review and help administer insurance, annuity and pension plans, determining financial soundness and calculating premiums.financial soundness and calculating premiums.Collaborate with programmers, underwriters, accounts, claims experts, and senior Collaborate with programmers, underwriters, accounts, claims experts, and senior management to help companies develop plans for new lines of business or improving existing management to help companies develop plans for new lines of business or improving existing business.business.Determine or help determine company policy, and explain complex technical matters to Determine or help determine company policy, and explain complex technical matters to company executives, government officials, shareholders, policyholders, and/or the public.company executives, government officials, shareholders, policyholders, and/or the public.Testify before public agencies on proposed legislation affecting businesses.Testify before public agencies on proposed legislation affecting businesses.Provide advice to clients on a contract basis, working as a consultant.Provide advice to clients on a contract basis, working as a consultant.Testify in court as expert witness or to provide legal evidence on matters such as the value of Testify in court as expert witness or to provide legal evidence on matters such as the value of potential lifetime earnings of a person who is disabled or killed in an accident.potential lifetime earnings of a person who is disabled or killed in an accident.Construct probability tables for events such as fires, natural disasters, and unemployment, Construct probability tables for events such as fires, natural disasters, and unemployment, based on analysis of statistical data and other pertinent information.based on analysis of statistical data and other pertinent information.Determine policy contract provisions for each type of insurance.Determine policy contract provisions for each type of insurance.Manage credit and help price corporate security offerings.Manage credit and help price corporate security offerings.Provide expertise to help financial institutions manage risks and maximize returns associated Provide expertise to help financial institutions manage risks and maximize returns associated with investment products or credit offerings.with investment products or credit offerings.Determine equitable basis for distributing surplus earnings under participating insurance and Determine equitable basis for distributing surplus earnings under participating insurance and annuity contracts in mutual companies.annuity contracts in mutual companies.Explain changes in contract provisions to customers. Explain changes in contract provisions to customers.

Reviews claims adjustments with dealer, examines parts claimed to be Reviews claims adjustments with dealer, examines parts claimed to be defective and approves or disapproves of dealer's claim.defective and approves or disapproves of dealer's claim.Notifies customer and designated personnel of findings and Notifies customer and designated personnel of findings and recommendations, such as exchanging merchandise or refunding money, recommendations, such as exchanging merchandise or refunding money, or adjustment of bill.or adjustment of bill.Examines weather conditions, number of days in billing period, and Examines weather conditions, number of days in billing period, and reviews meter accounts for errors which might explain high utility charges.reviews meter accounts for errors which might explain high utility charges.Writes work order.Writes work order.Prepares reports showing volume, types, and disposition of claims Prepares reports showing volume, types, and disposition of claims handled.handled.Compares merchandise with original requisition and information on Compares merchandise with original requisition and information on invoice and prepares invoice for returned goods.invoice and prepares invoice for returned goods.Orders tests to detect product malfunction and determines if defect Orders tests to detect product malfunction and determines if defect resulted from faulty construction.resulted from faulty construction.Trains dealers or service personnel in construction of products, service Trains dealers or service personnel in construction of products, service operations, and customer service. operations, and customer service.

Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues such as social program Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, and enforcement of health and safety regulations.eligibility, environmental protection, and enforcement of health and safety regulations.Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases in order to obtain relevant Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases in order to obtain relevant information.information.Determine existence and amount of liability, according to current laws, administrative and Determine existence and amount of liability, according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.judicial precedents, and available evidence.Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.Monitor and direct the activities of trials and hearings to ensure that they are conducted fairly Monitor and direct the activities of trials and hearings to ensure that they are conducted fairly and that courts administer justice while safeguarding the legal rights of all involved parties.and that courts administer justice while safeguarding the legal rights of all involved parties.Prepare written opinions and decisions.Prepare written opinions and decisions.Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.hearings and to determine conclusions.Review and evaluate data on documents such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, Review and evaluate data on documents such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, and physician or employer records.and physician or employer records.Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases. requirements and to facilitate determination of cases.

Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization.organization.Set goals and deadlines for the department.Set goals and deadlines for the department.Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.Acquire, distribute and store supplies.Acquire, distribute and store supplies.Plan, administer and control budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies.Plan, administer and control budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies.Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.Hire and terminate clerical and administrative personnel.Hire and terminate clerical and administrative personnel.Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.systems.Manage leasing of facility space.Manage leasing of facility space.Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management.installation management.Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.Dispose of, or oversee the disposal of, surplus or unclaimed property. Dispose of, or oversee the disposal of, surplus or unclaimed property.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.observe, question, and investigate.Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects such as basic English language skills, life Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.skills, and workforce entry skills.Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination.Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination.Assign and grade class work and homework.Assign and grade class work and homework.Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures.Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures.Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance.Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance.Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.revision, development, or elimination.Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment.Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment.Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.those activities.Advise students on internships, prospective employers, and job placement services.Advise students on internships, prospective employers, and job placement services.Select and schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.Select and schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.Write grants to obtain program funding.Write grants to obtain program funding.Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers.Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers.Confer with leaders of government and community groups to coordinate student training or to find opportunities for students to fulfill curriculum Confer with leaders of government and community groups to coordinate student training or to find opportunities for students to fulfill curriculum requirements.requirements.Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.Write instructional articles on designated subjects.Write instructional articles on designated subjects.

Prepare budgets and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan development.Prepare budgets and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan development.Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments and advertising agencies.officials, sales departments and advertising agencies.Assist with annual budget development.Assist with annual budget development.Inspect layouts and advertising copy and edit scripts, audio and video tapes, and other promotional material for adherence to Inspect layouts and advertising copy and edit scripts, audio and video tapes, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.specifications.Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.Prepare and negotiate advertising and sales contracts.Prepare and negotiate advertising and sales contracts.Identify and develop contacts for promotional campaigns and industry programs that meet identified buyer targets such as dealers, Identify and develop contacts for promotional campaigns and industry programs that meet identified buyer targets such as dealers, distributors, or consumers.distributors, or consumers.Gather and organize information to plan advertising campaigns.Gather and organize information to plan advertising campaigns.Confer with department heads and/or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be Confer with department heads and/or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.advertised.Confer with clients to provide marketing or technical advice.Confer with clients to provide marketing or technical advice.Monitor and analyze sales promotion results to determine cost effectiveness of promotion campaigns.Monitor and analyze sales promotion results to determine cost effectiveness of promotion campaigns.Read trade journals and professional literature to stay informed on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media planning.Read trade journals and professional literature to stay informed on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media planning.Formulate plans to extend business with established accounts and to transact business as agent for advertising accounts.Formulate plans to extend business with established accounts and to transact business as agent for advertising accounts.Provide presentation and product demonstration support during the introduction of new products and services to field staff and Provide presentation and product demonstration support during the introduction of new products and services to field staff and customers.customers.Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.Track program budgets and expenses and campaign response rates to evaluate each campaign based on program objectives and Track program budgets and expenses and campaign response rates to evaluate each campaign based on program objectives and industry norms.industry norms.Assemble and communicate with a strong, diverse coalition of organizations and/or public figures, securing their cooperation, support Assemble and communicate with a strong, diverse coalition of organizations and/or public figures, securing their cooperation, support and action, to further campaign goals.and action, to further campaign goals.Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements.Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements.Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered.Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered.Direct and coordinate product research and development.Direct and coordinate product research and development.Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products.Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products.Consult publications to learn about conventions and social functions and to organize prospect files for promotional purposes. Consult publications to learn about conventions and social functions and to organize prospect files for promotional purposes.

Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers in order to sell new advertising Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers in order to sell new advertising programs, and to protect and increase existing advertising.programs, and to protect and increase existing advertising.Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.effective way possible.Maintain assigned account bases while developing new accounts.Maintain assigned account bases while developing new accounts.Process all correspondence and paperwork related to accounts.Process all correspondence and paperwork related to accounts.Deliver advertising or illustration proofs to customers for approval.Deliver advertising or illustration proofs to customers for approval.Draw up contracts for advertising work, and collect payments due.Draw up contracts for advertising work, and collect payments due.Locate and contact potential clients in order to offer advertising services.Locate and contact potential clients in order to offer advertising services.Provide clients with estimates of the costs of advertising products or services.Provide clients with estimates of the costs of advertising products or services.Recommend appropriate sizes and formats for advertising, depending on medium being used.Recommend appropriate sizes and formats for advertising, depending on medium being used.Inform customers of available options for advertisement artwork, and provide samples.Inform customers of available options for advertisement artwork, and provide samples.Obtain and study information about clients' products, needs, problems, advertising history, and business Obtain and study information about clients' products, needs, problems, advertising history, and business practices in order to offer effective sales presentations and appropriate product assistance.practices in order to offer effective sales presentations and appropriate product assistance.Determine advertising medium to be used, and prepare sample advertisements within the selected medium for Determine advertising medium to be used, and prepare sample advertisements within the selected medium for presentation to customers.presentation to customers.Consult with company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies in order to develop promotional Consult with company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies in order to develop promotional plans.plans.Prepare promotional plans, sales literature, media kits, and sales contracts, using computer.Prepare promotional plans, sales literature, media kits, and sales contracts, using computer.Identify new advertising markets, and propose products to serve them.Identify new advertising markets, and propose products to serve them.Write copy as part of layout.Write copy as part of layout.Attend sales meetings, industry trade shows, and training seminars in order to gather information, promote Attend sales meetings, industry trade shows, and training seminars in order to gather information, promote products, expand network of contacts, and increase knowledge.products, expand network of contacts, and increase knowledge.Gather all relevant material for bid processes, and coordinate bidding and contract approval.Gather all relevant material for bid processes, and coordinate bidding and contract approval.Arrange for commercial taping sessions, and accompany clients to sessions.Arrange for commercial taping sessions, and accompany clients to sessions.Write sales outlines for use by staff Write sales outlines for use by staff

Arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.Arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.Conduct auditions or interviews in order to evaluate potential clients.Conduct auditions or interviews in order to evaluate potential clients.Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.taken on their behalf.Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.and techniques to ensure their clients' success.Keep informed of industry trends and deals.Keep informed of industry trends and deals.Manage business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and Manage business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.clients' contractual rights and obligations.Obtain information about and/or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and Obtain information about and/or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.Advise clients on financial and legal matters such as investments and taxes.Advise clients on financial and legal matters such as investments and taxes.Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters such as training Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters such as training techniques or performance presentations.techniques or performance presentations.Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients. Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.

Directs and coordinates worker activities, such as planting, irrigation, chemical application, Directs and coordinates worker activities, such as planting, irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, grading, payroll, and recordkeeping.harvesting, grading, payroll, and recordkeeping.Contracts with farmers or independent owners for raising of crops or for management of crop Contracts with farmers or independent owners for raising of crops or for management of crop production.production.Coordinates growing activities with those of engineering, equipment maintenance, packing Coordinates growing activities with those of engineering, equipment maintenance, packing houses, and other related departments.houses, and other related departments.Analyzes market conditions to determine acreage allocations.Analyzes market conditions to determine acreage allocations.Confers with purchasers and arranges for sale of crops.Confers with purchasers and arranges for sale of crops.Records information, such as production, farm management practices, and parent stock, and Records information, such as production, farm management practices, and parent stock, and prepares financial and operational reports.prepares financial and operational reports.Determines procedural changes in drying, grading, storage, and shipment for greater efficiency Determines procedural changes in drying, grading, storage, and shipment for greater efficiency and accuracy.and accuracy.Analyzes soil to determine type and quantity of fertilizer required for maximum production.Analyzes soil to determine type and quantity of fertilizer required for maximum production.Inspects equipment to ensure proper functioning.Inspects equipment to ensure proper functioning.Inspects orchards and fields to determine maturity dates of crops or to estimate potential crop Inspects orchards and fields to determine maturity dates of crops or to estimate potential crop damage from weather.damage from weather.Plans and directs development and production of hybrid plant varieties with high yield or disease Plans and directs development and production of hybrid plant varieties with high yield or disease and insect resistant characteristics.and insect resistant characteristics.Purchases machinery, equipment, and supplies, such as tractors, seed, fertilizer, and Purchases machinery, equipment, and supplies, such as tractors, seed, fertilizer, and chemicals.chemicals.Hires, discharges, transfers, and promotes workers, enforces safety regulations, and interprets Hires, discharges, transfers, and promotes workers, enforces safety regulations, and interprets policies.policies.Negotiates with bank officials to obtain credit from bank.Negotiates with bank officials to obtain credit from bank.Evaluates financial statements and makes budget proposals.Evaluates financial statements and makes budget proposals.

Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment.equipment.Operate towed machines such as seed drills or manure spreaders to plant, fertilize, dust, and spray crops.Operate towed machines such as seed drills or manure spreaders to plant, fertilize, dust, and spray crops.Walk beside or ride on planting machines while inserting plants in planter mechanisms at specified intervals.Walk beside or ride on planting machines while inserting plants in planter mechanisms at specified intervals.Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions.Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions.Direct and monitor the activities of work crews engaged in planting, weeding, or harvesting activities.Direct and monitor the activities of work crews engaged in planting, weeding, or harvesting activities.Guide products on conveyors to regulate flow through machines, and to discard diseased or rotten products.Guide products on conveyors to regulate flow through machines, and to discard diseased or rotten products.Irrigate soil, using portable pipes or ditch systems, and maintain ditches or pipes and pumps.Irrigate soil, using portable pipes or ditch systems, and maintain ditches or pipes and pumps.Position boxes or attach bags at discharge ends of machinery to catch products, removing and closing full Position boxes or attach bags at discharge ends of machinery to catch products, removing and closing full containers.containers.Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers.sprayers.Weigh crop-filled containers, and record weights and other identifying information.Weigh crop-filled containers, and record weights and other identifying information.Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools.Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools.Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers.Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers.Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, hand trucks, forklifts, or Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, hand trucks, forklifts, or transfer augers.transfer augers.Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using forklifts, transfer augers, Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks.suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks.Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery.Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery.Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery.machinery.Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions. Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions.

Inspects facilities and equipment for adequacy, sanitation, and Inspects facilities and equipment for adequacy, sanitation, and compliance with regulations.compliance with regulations.Collects sample of pests or suspected diseased animals or materials and Collects sample of pests or suspected diseased animals or materials and routes to laboratory for identification and analysis.routes to laboratory for identification and analysis.Testifies in legal proceedings.Testifies in legal proceedings.Advises farmers and growers of development programs or new equipment Advises farmers and growers of development programs or new equipment and techniques to aid in quality production, applying agricultural and techniques to aid in quality production, applying agricultural knowledge.knowledge.Writes reports of findings and recommendations and advises farmer, Writes reports of findings and recommendations and advises farmer, grower, or processor of corrective action to be taken.grower, or processor of corrective action to be taken.Inspects horticultural products or livestock to detect harmful disease, Inspects horticultural products or livestock to detect harmful disease, infestation or growth rate.infestation or growth rate.Examines, weighs, and measures commodities, such as poultry, eggs, Examines, weighs, and measures commodities, such as poultry, eggs, meat, and seafood to certify wholesomeness, grade, and weight.meat, and seafood to certify wholesomeness, grade, and weight.Inspects livestock to determine effectiveness of medication and feeding Inspects livestock to determine effectiveness of medication and feeding programs. programs.

Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.participating in professional conferences.Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as crop production, Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as crop production, plant genetics, and soil chemistry.plant genetics, and soil chemistry.Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media.and/or electronic media.Supervise laboratory sessions and field work, and coordinate laboratory operations.Supervise laboratory sessions and field work, and coordinate laboratory operations.Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.Act as advisers to student organizations.Act as advisers to student organizations.Participate in campus and community events.Participate in campus and community events.Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.academic issues.Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Receive and prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols in order to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, Receive and prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols in order to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.and disposed of efficiently and effectively.Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, and animal care.Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, and animal care.Collect samples from crops or animals so testing can be performed.Collect samples from crops or animals so testing can be performed.Prepare data summaries, reports, and analyses that include results, charts, and graphs in order to document research findings and Prepare data summaries, reports, and analyses that include results, charts, and graphs in order to document research findings and results.results.Adjust testing equipment, and prepare culture media, following standard procedures.Adjust testing equipment, and prepare culture media, following standard procedures.Operate laboratory equipment such as spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, and PH meters in Operate laboratory equipment such as spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, and PH meters in order to perform tests.order to perform tests.Measure or weigh ingredients used in testing or for purposes such as animal feed.Measure or weigh ingredients used in testing or for purposes such as animal feed.Provide food and water to livestock and laboratory animals, and record details of their food consumption.Provide food and water to livestock and laboratory animals, and record details of their food consumption.Plant seeds in specified areas, and count the resulting plants in order to determine the percentage of seeds that germinated.Plant seeds in specified areas, and count the resulting plants in order to determine the percentage of seeds that germinated.Supervise pest or weed control operations including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application Supervise pest or weed control operations including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, scheduling application, and training operators.methods, scheduling application, and training operators.Measure and mark plot areas; and plow, disc, level, and otherwise prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards and vineyards.Measure and mark plot areas; and plow, disc, level, and otherwise prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards and vineyards.Conduct insect and plant disease surveys.Conduct insect and plant disease surveys.Examine animals and specimens in order to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.Examine animals and specimens in order to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.Perform general nursery duties such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, Perform general nursery duties such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, and controlling environmental conditions.maintaining cuttings of plants, and controlling environmental conditions.Operate farm machinery including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, and trucks.Operate farm machinery including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, and trucks.Perform crop production duties such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, and harvesting crops.Perform crop production duties such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, and harvesting crops.Devise cultural methods and environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.Devise cultural methods and environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.Maintain and repair agricultural facilities, equipment, and tools in order to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.Maintain and repair agricultural facilities, equipment, and tools in order to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.Provide routine animal care such as taking and recording body measurements, applying identification, and assisting in the birthing Provide routine animal care such as taking and recording body measurements, applying identification, and assisting in the birthing process.process.Set up laboratory or field equipment, and prepare sites for testing. Transplant trees, vegetables, and/or horticultural plants.Set up laboratory or field equipment, and prepare sites for testing. Transplant trees, vegetables, and/or horticultural plants.Supervise and train agricultural technicians and farm laborers.Supervise and train agricultural technicians and farm laborers.Prepare and present agricultural demonstrations.Prepare and present agricultural demonstrations.Respond to inquiries and requests from the public that do not require specialized scientific knowledge or expertise. Respond to inquiries and requests from the public that do not require specialized scientific knowledge or expertise.

Initiate and coordinate searches for missing aircraft.Initiate and coordinate searches for missing aircraft.Inspect, adjust, and control radio equipment and airport lights.Inspect, adjust, and control radio equipment and airport lights.Review records and reports for clarity and completeness, and maintain records and reports as required under federal law.Review records and reports for clarity and completeness, and maintain records and reports as required under federal law.Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency and when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency and when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.Analyze factors such as weather reports, fuel requirements, and maps in order to determine air routes.Analyze factors such as weather reports, fuel requirements, and maps in order to determine air routes.Check conditions and traffic at different altitudes in response to pilots' requests for altitude changes.Check conditions and traffic at different altitudes in response to pilots' requests for altitude changes.Conduct pre-flight briefings on weather conditions, suggested routes, altitudes, indications of turbulence, and other flight safety Conduct pre-flight briefings on weather conditions, suggested routes, altitudes, indications of turbulence, and other flight safety information.information.Contact pilots by radio to provide meteorological, navigational, and other information.Contact pilots by radio to provide meteorological, navigational, and other information.Determine the timing and procedures for flight vector changes.Determine the timing and procedures for flight vector changes.Direct ground traffic, including taxiing aircraft, maintenance and baggage vehicles, and airport workers.Direct ground traffic, including taxiing aircraft, maintenance and baggage vehicles, and airport workers.Direct pilots to runways when space is available, or direct them to maintain a traffic pattern until there is space for them to land.Direct pilots to runways when space is available, or direct them to maintain a traffic pattern until there is space for them to land.Inform pilots about nearby planes as well as potentially hazardous conditions such as weather, speed and direction of wind, and Inform pilots about nearby planes as well as potentially hazardous conditions such as weather, speed and direction of wind, and visibility problems.visibility problems.Organize flight plans and traffic management plans to prepare for planes about to enter assigned airspace.Organize flight plans and traffic management plans to prepare for planes about to enter assigned airspace.Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.Compile information about flights from flight plans, pilot reports, radar, and observations.Compile information about flights from flight plans, pilot reports, radar, and observations.Relay to control centers such air traffic information as courses, altitudes, and expected arrival times.Relay to control centers such air traffic information as courses, altitudes, and expected arrival times.Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.Complete daily activity reports and keep records of messages from aircraft.Complete daily activity reports and keep records of messages from aircraft.Issue landing and take-off authorizations and instructions.Issue landing and take-off authorizations and instructions.Maintain radio and telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units, and other area control centers in order to Maintain radio and telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control units, and other area control centers in order to coordinate aircraft movement.coordinate aircraft movement.Monitor aircraft within a specific airspace, using radar, computer equipment, and visual references.Monitor aircraft within a specific airspace, using radar, computer equipment, and visual references.Monitor and direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space and on the ground at airports to minimize delays and Monitor and direct the movement of aircraft within an assigned air space and on the ground at airports to minimize delays and maximize safety. maximize safety.

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