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| Apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to technological problems in engineering and physical sciences in relation to specific industrial and research objectives, processes, equipment, and products. | Apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to the solution of technological problems involving engineering or physical science. | |||
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| Process data for analysis, using computers. | ||||
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| Reduce raw data to meaningful terms, using the most practical and accurate combination and sequence of computational methods. | ||||
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| Translate data into numbers, equations, flow charts, graphs, or other forms. | ||||
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| Confer with scientific or engineering personnel to plan projects. | ||||
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| Modify standard formulas so that they conform to project needs and data processing methods. | ||||
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CompGeo Salary Survey Benchmark Job Summary and Competencies
Mathematical Technicians
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| Important Knowledge Competencies | Competency Description | |||
| Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. | |||
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| Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. | |||
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| English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. | |||
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| Important Skill Competencies | Competency Description | |||
| Mathematics | Using mathematics to solve problems. | |||
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| Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. | |||
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| Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. | |||
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| Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. | |||
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| Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. | |||
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| Equipment Selection | Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. | |||
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| Science | Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. | |||
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| Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. | |||
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| Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. | |||
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| Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. | |||
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| Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. | |||
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| Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. | |||
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| Learning Strategies | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. | |||
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| Operations Analysis | Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. | |||
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| Programming | Writing computer programs for various purposes. | |||
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| Systems Evaluation | Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. | |||
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| Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. | |||
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| Important Ability Competencies | Competency Description | |||
| Mathematical Reasoning | The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. | |||
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| Number Facility | The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. | |||
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| Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. | |||
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| Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. | |||
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| Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. | |||
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| Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. | |||
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| Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). | |||
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| Fluency of Ideas | The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). | |||
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| Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). | |||
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| Mathematical Engineering Technician | |||
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