listen and understand what people say

read and understand what is written

Verbal

choose the right type of math to solve a problem

add, subtract, multiply, or divide

Math

use rules to solve problems

notice when problems happen

Ideas and Logic

see hidden patterns

Visual Understanding

Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Civil Engineering Technician (Nof)

Professional, Science, & Technical

Government

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Realistic

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

Investigative

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Conventional

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Artistic

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Enterprising

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

Social

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

product and service development

building and construction

Engineering and Technology

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

physics

Math and Science

administrative services

management

Business

English language

Arts and Humanities

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Cautiousness

Integrity

Achievement Orientation

A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.

A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.

A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.

Perseverance

A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

Intellectual Curiosity

A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.

Cooperation

A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

Stress Tolerance

A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.

Self-Confidence

Eastern

Idaho

National

Northern

South Central

Southeastern

Southwestern

thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Basic Skills

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Problem Solving

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Getting Information

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Working with Computers

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Processing Information

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Civil Engineering Technologists & Technicians

What do they typically do on the job?

Personality