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Common Tasks

TaskLevel of ImportanceFrequency
Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained. 4.14
Daily
(48.95%)
Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization. 4.07
Daily
(35.73%)
Plan, administer and control budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies. 4.07
Daily
(49.75%)
Set goals and deadlines for the department. 3.97
Weekly or more
(41.79%)
Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency. 3.85
Monthly or more
(38.55%)
Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations. 3.83
Monthly or more
(43.06%)
Hire and terminate clerical and administrative personnel. 3.81
Yearly or less
(57.09%)
Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems. 3.66
Monthly or more
(33.51%)
Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records. 3.37
Monthly or more
(30.06%)
Acquire, distribute and store supplies. 3.14
Monthly or more
(51.60%)
Manage leasing of facility space. 3.00
Yearly or less
(49.58%)
Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management. 2.96
Monthly or more
(45.46%)
Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff. 2.91
Monthly or more
(43.84%)
Dispose of, or oversee the disposal of, surplus or unclaimed property. 2.55
Yearly or less
(41.88%)


Work Activities

Importance
Getting Information? ] 4.17
Making Decisions and Solving Problems? ] 4.09
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates? ] 4.01
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization? ] 3.98
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work? ] 3.90
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public? ] 3.85
Performing Administrative Activities? ] 3.84
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships? ] 3.82
Interacting With Computers? ] 3.66
Documenting/Recording Information? ] 3.64
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events? ] 3.61
Analyzing Data or Information? ] 3.58
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People? ] 3.57
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others? ] 3.53
Monitoring and Controlling Resources? ] 3.44
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards? ] 3.41
Thinking Creatively? ] 3.40
Processing Information? ] 3.40
Scheduling Work and Activities? ] 3.38
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others? ] 3.38
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge? ] 3.36
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others? ] 3.31
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others? ] 3.29
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings? ] 3.28
Coaching and Developing Others? ] 3.14
Assisting and Caring for Others? ] 3.07
Developing Objectives and Strategies? ] 3.06
Staffing Organizational Units? ] 3.05
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material? ] 2.93
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates? ] 2.89
Training and Teaching Others? ] 2.62
Developing and Building Teams? ] 2.52
Selling or Influencing Others? ] 2.47
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information? ] 2.40
Performing General Physical Activities? ] 2.25
Handling and Moving Objects? ] 2.24
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment? ] 1.64
Controlling Machines and Processes? ] 1.52
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment? ] 1.40
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment? ] 1.40
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment? ] 1.32
Level
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships? ] 5.23
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates? ] 4.96
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work? ] 4.93
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others? ] 4.83
Making Decisions and Solving Problems? ] 4.76
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public? ] 4.76
Monitoring and Controlling Resources? ] 4.60
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events? ] 4.49
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge? ] 4.43
Performing Administrative Activities? ] 4.41
Getting Information? ] 4.37
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others? ] 4.35
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People? ] 4.34
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others? ] 4.32
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings? ] 4.31
Processing Information? ] 4.30
Thinking Creatively? ] 4.27
Coaching and Developing Others? ] 4.25
Scheduling Work and Activities? ] 4.21
Analyzing Data or Information? ] 4.17
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization? ] 4.03
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards? ] 3.92
Documenting/Recording Information? ] 3.83
Interacting With Computers? ] 3.82
Assisting and Caring for Others? ] 3.77
Staffing Organizational Units? ] 3.72
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates? ] 3.64
Developing Objectives and Strategies? ] 3.61
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others? ] 3.51
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material? ] 2.88
Training and Teaching Others? ] 2.79
Handling and Moving Objects? ] 2.78
Selling or Influencing Others? ] 2.63
Performing General Physical Activities? ] 2.48
Developing and Building Teams? ] 2.23
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information? ] 2.23
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment? ] 1.22
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment? ] 1.06
Controlling Machines and Processes? ] 1.00
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment? ] 0.73
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment? ] 0.63

 
 

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