Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians — Skills Profile
Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.
Skills Overview
Skills (35)
Knowledge Areas (33)
Computers and Electronics
4.5
Mathematics
4.4
Geography
4.4
Engineering and Technology
4.3
Physics
3.9
English Language
3.9
Chemistry
3.6
Mechanical
3.4
Administration and Management
2.9
Administrative
2.8
Customer and Personal Service
2.8
Design
2.7
Education and Training
2.6
Public Safety and Security
2.5
Production and Processing
2.5
Law and Government
2.3
Transportation
2.2
History and Archeology
2.1
Communications and Media
2.0
Sales and Marketing
2.0
Telecommunications
1.9
Building and Construction
1.9
Personnel and Human Resources
1.8
Biology
1.7
Economics and Accounting
1.6
Foreign Language
1.5
Psychology
1.4
Sociology and Anthropology
1.3
Philosophy and Theology
1.2
Medicine and Dentistry
1.2
Therapy and Counseling
1.2
Fine Arts
1.1
Food Production
1.1
Abilities (52)
Oral Comprehension
4.1
Written Comprehension
4.0
Oral Expression
3.9
Near Vision
3.8
Information Ordering
3.5
Category Flexibility
3.5
Flexibility of Closure
3.5
Written Expression
3.4
Deductive Reasoning
3.4
Inductive Reasoning
3.4
Problem Sensitivity
3.3
Mathematical Reasoning
3.3
Number Facility
3.3
Speech Recognition
3.3
Speech Clarity
3.3
Fluency of Ideas
3.0
Perceptual Speed
3.0
Visualization
3.0
Selective Attention
3.0
Far Vision
3.0
Visual Color Discrimination
2.9
Originality
2.8
Time Sharing
2.8
Arm-Hand Steadiness
2.8
Finger Dexterity
2.6
Control Precision
2.6
Memorization
2.5
Speed of Closure
2.5
Manual Dexterity
2.5
Wrist-Finger Speed
2.5
Depth Perception
2.4
Spatial Orientation
2.3
Multilimb Coordination
2.3
Reaction Time
2.3
Static Strength
2.3
Trunk Strength
2.3
Hearing Sensitivity
2.3
Auditory Attention
2.3
Rate Control
2.1
Extent Flexibility
2.1
Response Orientation
2.0
Dynamic Strength
1.9
Stamina
1.9
Peripheral Vision
1.9
Sound Localization
1.9
Explosive Strength
1.8
Gross Body Coordination
1.8
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.8
Night Vision
1.8
Glare Sensitivity
1.8
Speed of Limb Movement
1.3
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Interest Profile (RIASEC)
Realistic
5.6
Conventional
5.3
Investigative
5.2
Social
1.5
Artistic
1.3
Enterprising
1.1