Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers — Skills Profile
Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.
Skills Overview
Skills (35)
Knowledge Areas (33)
Geography
5.8
Mathematics
4.8
Computers and Electronics
4.7
English Language
4.5
Chemistry
4.5
Education and Training
4.3
Physics
4.2
Engineering and Technology
3.8
Biology
3.8
Administration and Management
3.7
Administrative
3.5
History and Archeology
3.4
Law and Government
3.3
Personnel and Human Resources
3.0
Customer and Personal Service
2.9
Communications and Media
2.8
Design
2.6
Public Safety and Security
2.6
Mechanical
2.6
Foreign Language
2.4
Economics and Accounting
2.3
Transportation
2.0
Sales and Marketing
1.9
Telecommunications
1.9
Building and Construction
1.7
Psychology
1.7
Sociology and Anthropology
1.7
Production and Processing
1.6
Philosophy and Theology
1.5
Therapy and Counseling
1.3
Medicine and Dentistry
1.2
Fine Arts
1.2
Food Production
1.2
Abilities (52)
Oral Comprehension
5.1
Written Comprehension
5.0
Oral Expression
5.0
Inductive Reasoning
4.5
Written Expression
4.4
Deductive Reasoning
4.4
Problem Sensitivity
4.3
Category Flexibility
4.3
Mathematical Reasoning
4.3
Information Ordering
4.1
Speech Clarity
4.1
Near Vision
4.0
Fluency of Ideas
3.9
Speech Recognition
3.6
Number Facility
3.5
Flexibility of Closure
3.5
Originality
3.4
Far Vision
3.4
Visualization
3.3
Perceptual Speed
3.0
Selective Attention
3.0
Speed of Closure
2.9
Visual Color Discrimination
2.9
Memorization
2.4
Time Sharing
2.3
Trunk Strength
2.3
Spatial Orientation
2.0
Arm-Hand Steadiness
2.0
Control Precision
2.0
Multilimb Coordination
2.0
Wrist-Finger Speed
2.0
Depth Perception
2.0
Auditory Attention
2.0
Response Orientation
1.9
Rate Control
1.9
Reaction Time
1.9
Gross Body Coordination
1.9
Manual Dexterity
1.8
Finger Dexterity
1.8
Static Strength
1.8
Dynamic Strength
1.8
Stamina
1.8
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.8
Peripheral Vision
1.8
Glare Sensitivity
1.8
Hearing Sensitivity
1.8
Extent Flexibility
1.6
Night Vision
1.6
Sound Localization
1.6
Speed of Limb Movement
1.4
Explosive Strength
1.1
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Interest Profile (RIASEC)
Investigative
7.0
Realistic
5.6
Conventional
4.2
Artistic
2.7
Social
2.2
Enterprising
1.6