Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 4 – Considerable preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Considerable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.5 | 08/2024 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
| Time Management | 2.B.5.a | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
| Writing | 2.A.1.c | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.12 | 08/2024 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.5 | 08/2024 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.5 | 08/2024 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 3.38 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.38 | 08/2024 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment. | Core | n/a | 11/2020 |
| Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis. | Core | n/a | 11/2020 |
| Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis. | Core | n/a | 11/2020 |
| Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections. | Core | n/a | 11/2020 |
| Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs. | Core | n/a | 11/2020 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 5.59 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 5.34 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 5.18 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.47 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.28 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.11 | 11/2023 |