Estimate parts and labor to repair damage, using standard automotive labor and parts-cost manuals and knowledge of automotive repair.
Review repair-cost estimates with automobile-repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.
Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair-cost estimates and recommendations.
Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.
Arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve disagreement with shop on repair cost.
Determine salvage value on total-loss vehicle.
Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident.
Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.
Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Number Facility -- The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Mathematical Reasoning -- The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Performing Administrative Activities -- Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
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.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People -- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.