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Comparisons of Job Characteristics
Focus Occupation:
Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026)
Associated Occupation:
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (17-2111)
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| Knowledge | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 67 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026) Associated Occupation: Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (17-2111) |
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| Associated Occupation’s Key Knowledge Elements | Average Rating, All Occupations | Associated Occupation’s Rating | Focus Occupation’s Rating | Evaluation of Focus Occupation | |
| Engineering and Technology | 5.7 | 18.9 | 16.7 | < | Expanded education and/or training may be required |
| Design | 5.2 | 15.9 | 13.4 | < | Expanded education and/or training may be required |
| Mathematics | 9.2 | 15.1 | 15.6 | 0 | Current knowledge level may be sufficient |
| Physics | 4.3 | 14.1 | 7.8 | << | Extensive education and/or training may be required |
| Public Safety and Security | 6.9 | 14.0 | 5.5 | << | Extensive education and/or training may be required |
| Chemistry | 4.8 | 13.0 | 5.7 | << | Extensive education and/or training may be required |
| Law and Government | 5.9 | 12.4 | 5.0 | << | Extensive education and/or training may be required |
| Building and Construction | 4.0 | 10.3 | 3.2 | << | Extensive education and/or training may be required |
The maximum possible rating is 25.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.
| Skills | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 78 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026) Associated Occupation: Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (17-2111) |
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| Associated Occupation’s Key Skills Elements | Average Rating, All Occupations | Associated Occupation’s Rating | Focus Occupation’s Rating | Evaluation of Focus Occupation | |
| Critical Thinking | 10.8 | 14.4 | 13.9 | 0 | Current skill level may be sufficient |
| Science | 4.5 | 12.4 | 6.6 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Operations Analysis | 5.0 | 11.0 | 6.6 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Systems Analysis | 6.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | > | Skill level is likely sufficient |
| Systems Evaluation | 6.4 | 10.5 | 12.0 | > | Skill level is likely sufficient |
| Technology Design | 2.6 | 5.8 | 8.5 | >> | Skill level is likely more than sufficient |
The maximum possible rating is 25.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.
| Abilities | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 95 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026) Associated Occupation: Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (17-2111) |
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| Associated Occupation’s Key Abilities Elements | Average Rating, All Occupations | Associated Occupation’s Rating | Focus Occupation’s Rating | Evaluation of Focus Occupation | |
| Problem Sensitivity | 11.1 | 15.3 | 12.5 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Inductive Reasoning | 10.2 | 14.3 | 12.5 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Deductive Reasoning | 10.6 | 14.1 | 12.8 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Written Comprehension | 11.0 | 14.1 | 12.3 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Written Expression | 9.8 | 13.4 | 11.5 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Near Vision | 11.1 | 12.7 | 13.3 | 0 | Current ability level may be sufficient |
| Information Ordering | 9.9 | 11.9 | 10.7 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Fluency of Ideas | 7.6 | 11.0 | 10.4 | 0 | Current ability level may be sufficient |
| Flexibility of Closure | 7.8 | 10.9 | 7.9 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Far Vision | 7.8 | 10.2 | 8.8 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Speed of Closure | 5.9 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 0 | Current ability level may be sufficient |
The maximum possible rating is 25.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.
| Activities that Both Occupations Have in Common | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 91 | |
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| Focus Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026) Associated Occupation: Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (17-2111) |
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| Work Activities | Exclusivity of Activity | |
| Advise clients regarding engineering problems | 67 | |
| Analyze effectiveness of safety systems or procedures | 87 | |
| Analyze engineering design problems | 69 | |
| Analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications | 47 | |
| Communicate technical information | 4 | |
| Develop safety regulations | 74 | |
| Evaluate engineering data | 60 | |
| Evaluate manufacturing or processing systems | 68 | |
| Examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy | 62 | |
| Explain complex mathematical information | 30 | |
| Improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting | 75 | |
| Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance | 51 | |
| Perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting | 32 | |
| Prepare safety reports | 60 | |
| Prepare technical reports or related documentation | 22 | |
| Read blueprints | 10 | |
| Read technical drawings | 7 | |
| Record test results, test procedures, or inspection data | 48 | |
| Test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes | 67 | |
| Understand engineering data or reports | 48 | |
| Use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques | 50 | |
| Use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems | 30 | |
| Use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities | 67 | |
| Use technical regulations for engineering problems | 61 | |
Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily perform all of the listed activities. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the activity is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations engage in that activity.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.
| Tools and Technologies that Both Occupations Have in Common | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 73 | |
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| Focus Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technicians (17-3026) Associated Occupation: Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (17-2111) |
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| Tools and Technologies | Exclusivity | |
| Business function specific software | 1 | |
| Cameras | 2 | |
| Computers | 1 | |
| Content authoring and editing software | 1 | |
| Data management and query software | 1 | |
| Electronic and communication measuring and testing instruments | 14 | |
| Indicating and recording instruments | 2 | |
| Industry specific software | 1 | |
| Length and thickness and distance measuring instruments | 2 | |
Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily use all of the listed tools and technologies. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the tool or technology is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations use that tool or technology.
Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.
