Geodetic Surveyors

KNOWLEDGE

• Mathematics
  Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.


• Engineering and Technology
  Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.


• Geography
  Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.


• Computers and Electronics
  Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

SKILLS

• Mathematics
  Using mathematics to solve problems.


• Critical Thinking
  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.


• Reading Comprehension
  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.


• 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.


• Complex Problem Solving
  Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

ABILITIES

• 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).


• Originality
  The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.


• Mathematical Reasoning
  The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.


• 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).


• Number Facility
  The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.

PERSONALITY

People interested in this work, will do well at jobs that need;