Research or study soil characteristics, map soil types, and investigate responses of soils to known management practices to determine use capabilities of soils and effects of alternative practices on soil productivity
Studies soil characteristics and classifies soils according to standard types.
Provides advice on rural or urban land use.
Performs chemical analysis on micro-organism content of soil to determine microbial reactions and chemical mineralogical relationship to plant growth.
Investigates responses of specific soil types to soil management practices, such as fertilization, crop rotation, and industrial waste control.
Conducts experiments on farms or experimental stations to determine best soil types for different plants.
Chemistry -- Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Biology -- Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Food Production -- Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques
Science -- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Operations Analysis -- Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.
Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Systems Evaluation -- Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Mathematical Reasoning -- The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Category Flexibility -- The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others -- Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others -- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
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.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.