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Grade logs or estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood in sorting yards, millpond, log deck, or similar locations. Inspect logs for defects or measure logs to determine volume. |
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Data base user interface and query software |
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Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria. |
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Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals. |
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Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers. |
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Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables. |
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Measure log lengths and mark boles for bucking into logs, according to specifications. |
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Identify logs of substandard or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, regraded, recut, or transferred for other processing. |
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Jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves. |
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Drive to sawmills, wharfs, or skids to inspect logs or pulpwood. |
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Communicate with coworkers by using signals to direct log movement. |
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Weigh log trucks before and after unloading, and record load weights and supplier identities. |
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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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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
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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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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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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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Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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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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Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
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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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Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. |
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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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These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
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