Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 5 – Extensive preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Extensive 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 | 4.12 | 08/2020 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 4.0 | 08/2020 |
| Science | 2.A.1.f | 4.0 | 08/2020 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 4.0 | 08/2020 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.88 | 08/2020 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.88 | 08/2020 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 4.12 | 08/2020 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.12 | 08/2020 |
| Category Flexibility | 1.A.1.b.7 | 4.0 | 08/2020 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 4.0 | 08/2020 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2020 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.0 | 08/2020 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan or conduct geological, geochemical, or geophysical field studies or surveys, sample collection, or drilling and testing programs used to collect data for research or application. | Core | 32 | 08/2020 |
| Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software. | Core | 32 | 08/2020 |
| Investigate the composition, structure, or history of the Earth's crust through the collection, examination, measurement, or classification of soils, minerals, rocks, or fossil remains. | Core | 32 | 08/2020 |
| Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources, such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos. | Core | 32 | 08/2020 |
| Identify risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions. | Core | 32 | 08/2020 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 5.66 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.16 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 2.7 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.23 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.67 | 11/2023 |