Precision Agriculture Technicians → Soil and Plant Scientists

6 points lower. This is an evidence-backed lower-exposure path based on the current occupation scores.

80% modeled skills overlap. The exposure label uses the current occupation scores; skill names below come from the current role-skill mappings.

Shared skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Active Learning
  • Complex Problem Solving

Target skills to investigate

  • Science

Durable strengths to lead with

  • Investigate responses of soils to specific management practices to determine the use capabilities of soils and the effects of alternative practices on soil productivity.
  • Conduct research to determine best methods of planting, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting horticultural products.
  • Consult with engineers or other technical personnel working on construction projects about the effects of soil problems and possible solutions to these problems.
  • Provide advice regarding the development of regulatory standards for land reclamation or soil conservation.

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