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  1. affective disorder
    any mental disorder not caused by detectable organic abnormalities of the brain and in which a major disturbance of emotions is predominant
    Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  2. perceptiveness
    being aware of that which is obscure
    Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  3. internet site
    a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web
    Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
  4. datum
    an item of factual information from measurement or research
    Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
  5. deductive reasoning
    reasoning from the general to the particular
    Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  6. inductive reasoning
    reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
    Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  7. noncompliance
    the failure to obey
    •Recommend remedial action or initiate court action in response to noncompliance with terms of probation or parole.
  8. legal code
    a code of laws adopted by a state or nation
    •Supervise people on community-based sentences, such as electronically monitored home detention, and provide field supervision of probationers by conducting curfew checks or visits to home, work, or school.

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    Knowledge




    Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
  9. substance abuse
    excessive use of drugs
    •Administer drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens of offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
  10. categorize
    place into or assign to a class
    Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
  11. interpersonal
    occurring among or involving several people
    Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
  12. environmentally
    for the environment
    Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
  13. ethnicity
    an affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties
    Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
  14. dysfunction
    any disturbance in the working of an organ or body part
    Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
  15. respondent
    replying
    SVP Range

    (7.0 to < 8.0)


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    Education





    Percentage of Respondents

    Education Level Required



    86

    Bachelor's degree



    7

    Some college, no degree



    7

    Master's degree


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    Interests

    Interest code: SEC




    Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people.
  16. stipulation
    a restriction insisted upon as a condition for an agreement
    Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
  17. conditional
    imposing or depending on or containing an assumption
    Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
  18. discourteous
    showing no politeness
    Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
  19. coordinating
    serving to connect two grammatical constituents of identical construction
    Job Zone Examples

    Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others.
  20. formulation
    the act of inventing or contriving an idea or explanation
    Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
  21. adaptability
    flexibility to fit changed circumstances
    Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
  22. comprehension
    an ability to understand the meaning of something
    Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  23. anthropology
    science of the origins and social relationships of humans
    Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
  24. persistence
    the act of continuing or repeating
    Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.


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    Work Values




    Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.
  25. coordination
    regulation of diverse elements into a harmonious operation
    Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.


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    Abilities




    Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
  26. dynamics
    mechanics concerned with forces that cause motions of bodies
    Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
  27. sociology
    the study and classification of human societies
    Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
  28. endorsement
    the act of approving
    Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
  29. curriculum
    an integrated course of academic studies
    Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


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    Skills




    Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  30. corresponding
    similar especially in position or purpose
    Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
  31. subordinate
    an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
    Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  32. implement
    a piece of equipment or a tool used for a specific purpose
    Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  33. alternative
    one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
    Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


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    Skills




    Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  34. composition
    the way in which someone or something is put together
    English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Created on Sun Oct 28 22:35:48 EDT 2012

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