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Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.

Career Cluster:Supply Chain & Transportation
Job Family:Architecture and Engineering
Job Zone:Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
STEM:Research, Development, Design, and Practitioners
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Key Tasks

  • Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions.
  • Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.
  • Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
  • Test radio frequency identification device (RFID) software to ensure proper functioning.
  • Select appropriate radio frequency identification device (RFID) tags and determine placement locations.
  • Perform site analyses to determine system configurations, processes to be impacted, or on-site obstacles to technology implementation.
  • Perform acceptance testing on newly installed or updated systems.
  • Collect data about existing client hardware, software, networking, or key business processes to inform implementation of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
  • Provide technical support for radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
  • Determine means of integrating radio frequency identification device (RFID) into other applications.
  • Test tags or labels to ensure readability.
  • Determine usefulness of new radio frequency identification device (RFID) technologies.
  • Install, test, or maintain radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.
  • Verify compliance of developed applications with architectural standards and established practices.
  • Develop process flows, work instructions, or standard operating procedures for radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.
  • Train users in details of system operation.
  • Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of industry research about new technologies.
  • Document equipment or process details of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
  • Define and compare possible radio frequency identification device (RFID) solutions to inform selection for specific projects.
  • Create simulations or models of radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems to provide information for selection and configuration.
  • Analyze radio frequency identification device (RFID)-related supply chain data.

Skills

Critical Thinking
72%
Speaking
69%
Active Listening
69%
Reading Comprehension
66%
Complex Problem Solving
60%
Judgment and Decision Making
60%
Systems Analysis
56%
Writing
56%
Coordination
53%
Active Learning
53%
Monitoring
53%
Instructing
50%
Time Management
50%
Social Perceptiveness
50%
Persuasion
47%
Systems Evaluation
47%
Management of Personnel Resources
44%
Operations Monitoring
44%
Service Orientation
44%
Quality Control Analysis
44%
Mathematics
41%
Operations Analysis
41%
Learning Strategies
41%
Equipment Selection
38%
Negotiation
38%
Programming
38%
Technology Design
38%
Troubleshooting
35%
Operation and Control
31%
Science
25%
Repairing
25%
Installation
25%
Equipment Maintenance
25%
Management of Material Resources
22%
Management of Financial Resources
22%

Knowledge

Computers and Electronics
95%
Engineering and Technology
89%
English Language
81%
Design
68%
Customer and Personal Service
65%
Education and Training
64%
Mathematics
63%
Administration and Management
61%
Telecommunications
60%
Sales and Marketing
50%
Production and Processing
50%
Communications and Media
45%
Physics
45%
Administrative
37%
Mechanical
36%
Transportation
35%
Personnel and Human Resources
32%
Public Safety and Security
32%
Economics and Accounting
31%
Building and Construction
28%
Psychology
27%
Law and Government
27%
Geography
24%
Chemistry
20%
Foreign Language
17%
Sociology and Anthropology
15%
Biology
13%
Therapy and Counseling
13%
Philosophy and Theology
12%
Medicine and Dentistry
12%
History and Archeology
9%
Fine Arts
9%
Food Production
6%

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Abilities

Deductive Reasoning
75%
Problem Sensitivity
75%
Oral Comprehension
75%
Inductive Reasoning
72%
Written Comprehension
72%
Near Vision
69%
Oral Expression
69%
Information Ordering
69%
Speech Recognition
66%
Speech Clarity
66%
Written Expression
60%
Category Flexibility
56%
Fluency of Ideas
56%
Originality
50%
Visualization
47%
Mathematical Reasoning
47%
Selective Attention
47%
Number Facility
47%
Flexibility of Closure
44%
Far Vision
41%
Perceptual Speed
35%
Visual Color Discrimination
35%
Finger Dexterity
31%
Time Sharing
31%
Control Precision
31%
Trunk Strength
31%
Manual Dexterity
28%
Hearing Sensitivity
28%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
28%
Auditory Attention
28%
Speed of Closure
28%
Memorization
28%
Wrist-Finger Speed
25%
Extent Flexibility
22%
Depth Perception
22%
Reaction Time
19%
Rate Control
16%
Multilimb Coordination
6%
Static Strength
3%
Spatial Orientation
3%
Speed of Limb Movement
3%
Sound Localization
0%
Night Vision
0%
Stamina
0%
Explosive Strength
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Dynamic Strength
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Gross Body Equilibrium
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Response Orientation
0%
Gross Body Coordination
0%

Work Activities

Working with Computers
100%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
91%
Thinking Creatively
83%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
79%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
79%
Getting Information
77%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
76%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
75%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
74%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
74%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
72%
Processing Information
72%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
69%
Documenting/Recording Information
68%
Analyzing Data or Information
67%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
67%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
64%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
63%
Scheduling Work and Activities
61%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
58%
Selling or Influencing Others
57%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
57%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
56%
Developing and Building Teams
55%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
54%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
52%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
52%
Performing Administrative Activities
49%
Training and Teaching Others
49%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
45%
Coaching and Developing Others
45%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
44%
Controlling Machines and Processes
43%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
42%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
35%
Staffing Organizational Units
33%
Assisting and Caring for Others
30%
Handling and Moving Objects
27%
Performing General Physical Activities
26%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
22%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
16%

Work Context

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

100%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

93%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

92%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

92%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

88%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

86%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

84%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

83%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

83%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

81%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

78%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

75%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

75%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

74%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

70%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

68%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

67%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

60%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

55%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

55%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

54%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

46%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

45%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

43%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

42%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

40%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

33%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

33%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

33%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

32%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

31%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

31%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

30%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

24%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

22%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

20%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

19%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

17%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

15%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

15%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

14%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

14%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

13%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

12%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

12%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

11%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

11%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

10%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

10%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

7%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

7%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

6%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

6%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

5%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

1%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

1%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

1%

Education

Bachelor's degree

75%

Associate's degree

10%

Master's degree

8%

Interests

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

73

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

71

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

64

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

7

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

7

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

6

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
84%
Innovation
75%
Dependability
74%
Intellectual Curiosity
73%
Achievement Orientation
67%
Cautiousness
64%
Adaptability
61%
Integrity
59%
Perseverance
56%
Initiative
53%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
48%
Self-Confidence
47%
Stress Tolerance
34%
Cooperation
25%
Leadership Orientation
22%
Self-Control
20%
Social Orientation
15%
Humility
11%
Sincerity
9%
Empathy
2%
Optimism
1%

Work Values

Independence
67%
Support
61%
Working Conditions
53%
Achievement
50%
Recognition
39%
Relationships
22%

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