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Careers / Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks |
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| Summary Description |
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Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Prepare items for shipment. Duties include assembling, addressing, stamping, and shipping merchandise or material; receiving, unpacking, verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material; and arranging for the transportation of products. |
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Booking Clerk |
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Break Out Man |
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Break Out Worker |
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Bulk Receiver |
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Car Checker |
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Clerk |
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Cloth Booker |
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Container Coordinator |
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Crew Leader |
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Departmental Shipping Clerk |
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Disposition Clerk |
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Distributing Clerk |
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Distribution Coordinator |
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Express Clerk |
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Fish Receiver |
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Foreman-Shipping Department |
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Forwarder |
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Freight Breaker |
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Freight Clerk |
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Freight Separator |
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Fruit Express Agent |
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Fruit Receiver |
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Fuel Oil Clerk |
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Fulfillment Mail Clerk |
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Garment Sorter |
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Grain Elevator Clerk |
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Gun Repair Clerk |
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Inbound Ingredient Logistics Specialist |
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Incoming Freight Clerk |
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Industrial Order Clerk |
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Information Coordinator |
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Inventory Control Associate |
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Inventory Control/Shipping-Receiving |
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Lead Shipper |
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Logistics Coordinator |
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Logistics Technician |
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Logistics/Shipper |
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Lookback Coordinator |
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Manifest/Order Organizer-Print Orders |
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Material Control Associate |
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Material Processor |
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Materials Assistant |
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Milk Receiver |
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Non-Food Receiving Clerk |
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Order Checker |
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Order Checker, Packer, Processer |
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Order Fulfillment Specialist |
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Overage, Shortage and Damage Clerk |
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Package Sorter |
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Paper Control Clerk |
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Piggyback Clerk |
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Print Traffic Manager |
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Purchasing/Receiving |
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Receiver |
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Receiver/Laborer |
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Receiving Associate |
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Receiving Clerk |
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Receiving Coordinator |
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Receiving Manager |
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Receiving Supervisor |
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Reconsignment Clerk |
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Return to Factory Clerk |
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Return to Vendor (RTV) |
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Route Delivery Clerk |
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Routing Clerk |
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Senior Shipping Clerk |
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Sheet Writer |
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Ship Runner |
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Ship/Rec/Doc Control |
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Shipper |
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Shipper and Receiving |
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Shipper Receiver |
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Shipping |
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Shipping and Receiving |
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Shipping and Receiving (Warehouse) |
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Shipping and Receiving Clerk |
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Shipping and Receiving Supervisor |
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Shipping Assistant |
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Shipping Checker |
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Shipping Clerk |
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Shipping Clerk/Admin |
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Shipping Coordinator |
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Shipping Helper |
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Shipping Lead |
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Shipping Lead Person |
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Shipping Manager |
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Shipping Order Clerk |
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Shipping Packer |
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Shipping Supervisor |
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Shipping Support |
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Shipping Support Clerk |
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Shipping-Order Clerk |
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Shipping/Receiving Clerk |
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Sorter |
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Sorter Pricer |
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Station Baggage Agent |
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Stock Associate |
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Stock Receiver |
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Store Receiver |
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Store Receiving Clerk |
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Switching Clerk |
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Team Leader |
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Traffic Assistant |
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Traffic Coordinator |
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Traffic Manager |
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Traffic Recorder |
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Traffic Worker |
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Transformer Stock Clerk |
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Transportation Technician |
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Truckload Checker |
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Vault Person |
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Vault Worker |
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Warehouse Shipper |
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Warehouseman |
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Warehousing Technician |
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Weighmaster Lead |
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| Job Tasks |
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Examine shipment contents and compare with records such as manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy.
- Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.
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Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
- Record shipping information.
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Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
- Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
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Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
- Respond to customer problems or complaints.
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Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.
- Package objects for shipping.
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Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
- Coordinate shipping activities with external parties.
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Deliver or route materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins.
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Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Store items.
- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
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Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped.
- Analyze shipping information to make routing decisions.
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Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list.
- Calculate shipping costs.
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Compare shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact.
- Analyze shipping information to make routing decisions.
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| Work Activities |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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| Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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