Occupations requiring this ability
- Physicists
- Mathematicians
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- Automotive Engineers
- Robotics Engineers
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists
- Chemical Engineers
- Photonics Engineers
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
- Construction Managers
- Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Biostatisticians
- Agricultural Engineers
- Transportation Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
- Mechanical Engineers
- Nanosystems Engineers
- Biochemists and Biophysicists
- Bioinformatics Scientists
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Astronomers
- Chemists
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Neurologists
- Preventive Medicine Physicians
- Chief Executives
- Computer Network Architects
- Database Administrators
- Database Architects
- Operations Research Analysts
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
- Computer Hardware Engineers
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Environmental Engineers
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
- Nuclear Engineers
- Mechatronics Engineers
- Microsystems Engineers
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Food Scientists and Technologists
- Soil and Plant Scientists
- Microbiologists
- Epidemiologists
- Environmental Restoration Planners
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
- Survey Researchers
- Transportation Planners
- Lawyers
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- Farm and Home Management Educators
- Pharmacists
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Anesthesiologists
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Physicians, Pathologists
- Psychiatrists
- Radiologists
- Hospitalists
- Medical Dosimetrists
- Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Industrial Production Managers
- Hydroelectric Production Managers
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
- Natural Sciences Managers
- Clinical Research Coordinators
- Water Resource Specialists
- Emergency Management Directors
- Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
- Coroners
- Cost Estimators
- Logistics Engineers
- Logistics Analysts
- Business Continuity Planners
- Security Management Specialists
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Health Informatics Specialists
- Data Warehousing Specialists
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Computer Programmers
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- Actuaries
- Statisticians
- Business Intelligence Analysts
- Clinical Data Managers
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
- Surveyors
- Geodetic Surveyors
- Aerospace Engineers
- Civil Engineers
- Water/Wastewater Engineers
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
- Validation Engineers
- Fuel Cell Engineers
- Petroleum Engineers
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
- Robotics Technicians
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Animal Scientists
- Geneticists
- Biologists
- Foresters
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists
- Materials Scientists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Clinical Neuropsychologists
- Anthropologists and Archeologists
- Geographers
- Forensic Science Technicians
- Mental Health Counselors
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Archivists
- Coaches and Scouts
- Music Directors and Composers
- Technical Writers
- Dentists, General
- Orthodontists
- Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Optometrists
- Physician Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Veterinarians
- Registered Nurses
- Acute Care Nurses
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Nurse Anesthetists
- Nurse Midwives
- Nurse Practitioners
- Audiologists
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Pediatricians, General
- Urologists
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
- Naturopathic Physicians
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
- Cytogenetic Technologists
- Cytotechnologists
- Genetic Counselors
- Police Identification and Records Officers
- Intelligence Analysts
- Sales Engineers
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Medical Equipment Repairers
- Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
- Commercial Pilots
- Treasurers and Controllers
- Investment Fund Managers
- Biomass Power Plant Managers
- Purchasing Managers
- Training and Development Managers
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary
- Architectural and Engineering Managers
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- Logisticians
- Management Analysts
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Accountants and Auditors
- Financial Examiners
- Financial Quantitative Analysts
- Information Security Analysts
- Software Developers
- Video Game Designers
- Document Management Specialists
- Information Security Engineers
- Information Technology Project Managers
- Materials Engineers
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
- Industrial Ecologists
- Hydrologists
- Neuropsychologists
- Urban and Regional Planners
- Biological Technicians
- Chemical Technicians
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians
- Remote Sensing Technicians
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- Instructional Coordinators
- Art Directors
- Commercial and Industrial Designers
- Audio and Video Technicians
- Film and Video Editors
- Chiropractors
- Podiatrists
- Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Radiation Therapists
- Critical Care Nurses
- Sports Medicine Physicians
- Neurodiagnostic Technologists
- Athletic Trainers
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators
- Desktop Publishers
- Electricians
- Avionics Technicians
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Millwrights
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
- Chief Sustainability Officers
- Advertising and Promotions Managers
- Security Managers
- Quality Control Systems Managers
- Biofuels Production Managers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
- Compliance Managers
- Wind Energy Operations Managers
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
- Fundraisers
- Budget Analysts
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
- Web Developers
- Web Administrators
- Landscape Architects
- Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
- Wind Energy Engineers
- Mechanical Drafters
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Conservation Scientists
- Climate Change Policy Analysts
- Economists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Sociologists
- Precision Agriculture Technicians
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Adapted Physical Education Specialists
- Curators
- Set and Exhibit Designers
- Producers and Directors
- Media Programming Directors
- Anesthesiologist Assistants
- Respiratory Therapists
- Music Therapists
- Dermatologists
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Allergists and Immunologists
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists
- Midwives
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
- Chefs and Head Cooks
- Public Safety Telecommunicators
- Statistical Assistants
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- Tool and Die Makers
- Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
- Airfield Operations Specialists
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
- General and Operations Managers
- Facilities Managers
- Geothermal Production Managers
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
- Gambling Managers
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
- Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
- Credit Analysts
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
- Bioinformatics Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
- Healthcare Social Workers
- Clergy
- Judicial Law Clerks
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Museum Technicians and Conservators
- Interior Designers
- Media Technical Directors/Managers
- Editors
- Interpreters and Translators
- Recreational Therapists
- Exercise Physiologists
- Orthoptists
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
- Energy Auditors
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
- Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
- Chemical Plant and System Operators
- Ship Engineers
- Aviation Inspectors
- Marketing Managers
- Financial Managers
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
- Human Resources Specialists
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
- Search Marketing Strategists
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Architectural and Civil Drafters
- Automotive Engineering Technicians
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians
- School Psychologists
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
- Nuclear Technicians
- Forest and Conservation Technicians
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- History Teachers, Postsecondary
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
- Art Therapists
- Surgical Assistants
- Firefighters
- Solar Energy Installation Managers
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
- First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
- Traffic Technicians
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- Human Resources Managers
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
- Spa Managers
- Wind Energy Development Managers
- Compliance Officers
- Customs Brokers
- Labor Relations Specialists
- Insurance Underwriters
- Photonics Technicians
- Range Managers
- Historians
- Political Scientists
- Agricultural Technicians
- Social Science Research Assistants
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Special Effects Artists and Animators
- Choreographers
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
- Prosthodontists
- Histotechnologists
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
- Surgical Technologists
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
- Customs and Border Protection Officers
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Advertising Sales Agents
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
- Power Plant Operators
- Biomass Plant Technicians
- Biofuels Processing Technicians
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- Transportation Inspectors
- Fundraising Managers
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- Online Merchants
- Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
- Personal Financial Advisors
- Park Naturalists
- Quality Control Analysts
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Talent Directors
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Phlebotomists
- Transportation Security Screeners
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
- Embalmers
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- Billing and Posting Clerks
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- Carpenters
- Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers
- Construction and Building Inspectors
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
- Roof Bolters, Mining
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians
- Commercial Divers
- Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
- Team Assemblers
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers
- Gas Plant Operators
- Dental Laboratory Technicians
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians
- Locomotive Engineers
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
- Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
- Administrative Services Managers
- Compensation and Benefits Managers
- Lodging Managers
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
- Funeral Home Managers
- Loss Prevention Managers
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
- Training and Development Specialists
- Sustainability Specialists
- Credit Counselors
- Loan Officers
Source: O*NET database (abilities)