Form ORS 4 OJT 1P ORS 4 OJT 1P ORS Job Observation Test Recording form

U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics

Occupational Requirements Survey

Private Industry

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Occupational Requirements Survey – Job Observation Test Recording Form

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Decision-making
What is the highest level of independent judgment a worker is expected to use to perform the tasks of this occupation? Employee uses independent judgment to select from a limited number of predetermined actions.
Employee uses independent judgment to determine the most appropriate course of action in situations that do not have set responses.
Employee uses independent judgment to make decisions by choosing from a large number of possibilities in situations where a high degree of uncertainty or complexity may exist.
Pace
Are there faster and slower periods of work? Yes
No
What is the fastest pace performed? Rapid with no periods of waiting.
Steady with rare periods of waiting.
Unhurried with much time spent observing or waiting, rushed periods rarely or never occur.
Personal Contacts
Regular Contacts: People with whom there is an established working relationship.
Other Contacts: People with whom there is no established working relationship.
Select ONLY one (A, B, C, D) for each contact type:
How often does this occupation require verbal interaction (work related) with:	Regular Contacts	Other Contacts
(A) Constantly, every few minutes.
(B) More than once per hour, but not constantly.
(C) More than once per day, but not more than once per hour.
(D) No more than once per day; includes never.
Select ONLY one (A, B, C, D, E) for each contact type:
What type of work-related interactions does this occupation have with:	Regular Contacts	Other Contacts
(A) Exchanging straightforward, factual information.
(B) Coordinating work with others; solving recurring problems with cooperative parties.
(C) Some gentle persuading or soft-selling; discussing.
(D) Influencing; hard-selling; asserting control in situations.
(E) Resolving controversial or long-rage issues; defending; negotiating.

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