# Tasks & work activities — lexicographer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-3091.00 (Interpreters and Translators) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2643; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
- **[Core]** Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.
- **[Core]** Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
- **[Supplemental]** Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.
- **[Core]** Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.
- **[Supplemental]** Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.
- **[Core]** Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.
- **[Core]** Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.
- **[Supplemental]** Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.
- **[Core]** Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.
- **[Supplemental]** Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.
- **[Core]** Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.
- **[Supplemental]** Discuss translation requirements with clients and determine any fees to be charged for services provided.
- **[Supplemental]** Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture.
- **[Supplemental]** Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.
- **[Supplemental]** Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.
- **[Supplemental]** Travel with or guide tourists who speak another language.

## Detailed work activities

- Compile technical information or documentation.
- Conduct research to inform art, designs, or other work.
- Confer with clients to determine needs.
- Edit written materials.
- Maintain security.
- Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.
- Provide educational information to the public.
- Train others on work processes.
- Translate information for others.
- Verify accuracy of data.