Soil and Plant Scientists — Skills Profile
Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.
Skills Overview
Skills (35)
Knowledge Areas (33)
Biology
5.4
Mathematics
5.1
Education and Training
5.0
Computers and Electronics
4.9
Chemistry
4.8
Geography
4.8
English Language
4.7
Administration and Management
4.2
Engineering and Technology
4.1
Physics
4.0
Customer and Personal Service
3.9
Administrative
3.8
Food Production
3.6
Mechanical
3.6
Personnel and Human Resources
3.6
Design
3.5
Law and Government
3.4
Communications and Media
3.4
Production and Processing
3.0
Sales and Marketing
2.7
Public Safety and Security
2.6
Telecommunications
2.5
Economics and Accounting
2.4
Building and Construction
2.2
Transportation
2.1
Psychology
2.0
History and Archeology
1.8
Sociology and Anthropology
1.7
Foreign Language
1.7
Fine Arts
1.4
Philosophy and Theology
1.3
Medicine and Dentistry
1.3
Therapy and Counseling
1.2
Abilities (52)
Oral Comprehension
5.1
Written Comprehension
5.1
Oral Expression
5.0
Inductive Reasoning
5.0
Deductive Reasoning
4.9
Written Expression
4.8
Problem Sensitivity
4.4
Fluency of Ideas
4.1
Information Ordering
4.1
Category Flexibility
4.1
Originality
4.0
Near Vision
3.9
Speech Clarity
3.9
Mathematical Reasoning
3.6
Speech Recognition
3.6
Flexibility of Closure
3.5
Number Facility
3.1
Speed of Closure
3.0
Perceptual Speed
3.0
Selective Attention
3.0
Far Vision
3.0
Memorization
2.9
Visualization
2.9
Visual Color Discrimination
2.9
Time Sharing
2.8
Finger Dexterity
2.6
Depth Perception
2.6
Trunk Strength
2.4
Arm-Hand Steadiness
2.1
Control Precision
2.1
Static Strength
2.1
Stamina
2.1
Extent Flexibility
2.1
Auditory Attention
2.1
Manual Dexterity
2.0
Multilimb Coordination
2.0
Dynamic Strength
2.0
Hearing Sensitivity
2.0
Spatial Orientation
1.8
Response Orientation
1.8
Wrist-Finger Speed
1.8
Gross Body Coordination
1.8
Night Vision
1.8
Peripheral Vision
1.8
Glare Sensitivity
1.8
Rate Control
1.6
Reaction Time
1.6
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.6
Sound Localization
1.6
Speed of Limb Movement
1.5
Explosive Strength
1.3
Dynamic Flexibility
1.1
Interest Profile (RIASEC)
Investigative
6.7
Realistic
6.4
Conventional
3.4
Artistic
2.1
Enterprising
1.7
Social
1.7