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Comparisons of Job Characteristics
Focus Occupation:
Power Distributors and Dispatchers (51-8012)
Associated Occupation:
Power Plant Operators (51-8013)
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| << | Focus occupation element is much lower |
| < | Focus occupation element is lower |
| 0 | Focus occupation element is at a similar level |
| > | Focus occupation element is at a higher level |
| >> | Focus occupation element is at a much higher level |
| Knowledge | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 57 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Power Distributors and Dispatchers (51-8012) Associated Occupation: Power Plant Operators (51-8013) |
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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 | |
| Mechanical | 6.8 | 12.8 | 10.4 | < | Expanded education and/or training may be required |
| Chemistry | 4.8 | 9.8 | 5.0 | << | Extensive education and/or training may be required |
| Public Safety and Security | 6.9 | 9.7 | 14.1 | >> | Current knowledge level is likely more than sufficient |
| Physics | 4.3 | 9.3 | 7.6 | < | Expanded education and/or training may be required |
| Engineering and Technology | 5.7 | 8.4 | 7.0 | < | Expanded 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: 63 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Power Distributors and Dispatchers (51-8012) Associated Occupation: Power Plant Operators (51-8013) |
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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 | |
| Operation Monitoring | 6.6 | 12.7 | 10.8 | < | A higher skill level may be required |
| Operation and Control | 5.4 | 10.8 | 7.3 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Quality Control Analysis | 5.9 | 10.6 | 7.2 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Troubleshooting | 4.5 | 10.0 | 6.1 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.5 | 8.5 | 2.0 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Repairing | 3.4 | 7.9 | 3.3 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area may be required |
| Equipment Selection | 3.3 | 6.2 | 1.9 | << | Extensive development of skills in this area 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.
| Abilities | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 82 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Power Distributors and Dispatchers (51-8012) Associated Occupation: Power Plant Operators (51-8013) |
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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 | |
| Selective Attention | 8.7 | 10.8 | 8.8 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Perceptual Speed | 7.4 | 10.7 | 10.0 | 0 | Current ability level may be sufficient |
| Auditory Attention | 5.9 | 8.6 | 4.8 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Time Sharing | 6.6 | 8.5 | 6.6 | < | Some improvement in abilities may be required |
| Response Orientation | 4.0 | 7.5 | 2.1 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities may be required |
| Rate Control | 3.8 | 7.1 | 1.2 | << | Extensive improvement in abilities 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.
| Activities that Both Occupations Have in Common | Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 96 | |
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| Focus Occupation: Power Distributors and Dispatchers (51-8012) Associated Occupation: Power Plant Operators (51-8013) |
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| Work Activities | Exclusivity of Activity | |
| Adjust production equipment/machinery setup | 25 | |
| Clean equipment or machinery | 20 | |
| Maintain consistent production quality | 50 | |
| Maintain equipment service records | 85 | |
| Maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery | 39 | |
| Maintain production or work records | 19 | |
| Monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems | 27 | |
| Perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting | 33 | |
| Prepare safety reports | 60 | |
| Read technical drawings | 7 | |
| Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals | 6 | |
| Use hand or power tools | 2 | |
| Use high voltage apparatus | 76 | |
| Use pneumatic tools | 66 | |
| Use pressure gauges | 76 | |
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: 93 | |
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| Focus Occupation: Power Distributors and Dispatchers (51-8012) Associated Occupation: Power Plant Operators (51-8013) |
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| Tools and Technologies | Exclusivity | |
| Computers | 1 | |
| Industry specific software | 1 | |
| Information exchange software | 1 | |
| Power generation control equipment | 40 | |
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.
