(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Job Description
Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
98
|
Confer with disputants to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns, and develop an understanding of their respective needs and interests. |
96
|
Use mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives, and to guide parties toward mutual agreement. |
92
|
Set up appointments for parties to meet for mediation. |
79
|
Organize and deliver public presentations about mediation to organizations such as community agencies and schools. |
78
|
Prepare settlement agreements for disputants to sign. |
65
|
Recommend acceptance or rejection of compromise settlement offers. |
62
|
Interview claimants, agents, or witnesses to obtain information about disputed issues. |
59
|
Analyze evidence and apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, and precedents in order to reach conclusions. |
59
|
Research laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings. |
58
|
Review and evaluate information from documents such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, and physician or employer records. |
48
|
Arrange and conduct hearings to obtain information and evidence relative to disposition of claims. |
45
|
Prepare written opinions and decisions regarding cases. |
42
|
Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence. |
41
|
Conduct initial meetings with disputants to outline the arbitration process, settle procedural matters such as fees, and determine details such as witness numbers and time requirements. |
35
|
Determine existence and amount of liability, according to evidence, laws, and administrative and judicial precedents. |
31
|
Notify claimants of denied claims and appeal rights. |
31
|
Issue subpoenas and administer oaths to prepare for formal hearings. |
27
|
Participate in court proceedings. |
16
|
Conduct studies of appeals procedures in order to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate disposition of cases. |
12
|
Authorize payment of valid claims. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
93
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
81
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
78
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
73
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
72
|
Getting Information
|
71
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
70
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
68
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
68
|
Thinking Creatively
|
67
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
66
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
62
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
62
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
60
|
Processing Information
|
60
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
59
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
58
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
58
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
56
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
55
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
55
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
53
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
53
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
52
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
52
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
49
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
46
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
45
|
Interacting With Computers
|
36
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
28
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
27
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
24
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
19
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
18
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
16
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
13
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
12
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
8
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
8
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
5
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
3
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|