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Career: Soil and Plant Scientists

Job Description

Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.


Job Tasks

Importance %age

Task Description
100
Communicate research and project results to other professionals and the public or teach related courses, seminars, or workshops.
100
Develop ways of altering soils to suit different types of plants.
97
Provide information and recommendations to farmers and other landowners regarding ways in which they can best use land, promote plant growth, and avoid or correct problems such as erosion.
97
Investigate responses of soils to specific management practices to determine the use capabilities of soils and the effects of alternative practices on soil productivity.
97
Investigate soil problems and poor water quality to determine sources and effects.
93
Develop methods of conserving and managing soil that can be applied by farmers and forestry companies.
93
Study soil characteristics to classify soils on the basis of factors such as geographic location, landscape position, and soil properties.
93
Identify degraded or contaminated soils and develop plans to improve their chemical, biological, and physical characteristics.
90
Develop improved measurement techniques, soil conservation methods, soil sampling devices, and related technology.
90
Perform chemical analyses of the microorganism content of soils to determine microbial reactions and chemical mineralogical relationships to plant growth.
83
Conduct experiments investigating how soil forms, changes, and interacts with land-based ecosystems and living organisms.
83
Provide advice regarding the development of regulatory standards for land reclamation and soil conservation.
83
Consult with engineers and other technical personnel working on construction projects about the effects of soil problems and possible solutions to these problems.
80
Plan and supervise land conservation and reclamation programs for industrial development projects, and waste management programs for composting and farming.
77
Conduct experiments to develop new or improved varieties of field crops, focusing on characteristics such as yield, quality, disease resistance, nutritional value, or adaptation to specific soils or climates.
77
Survey undisturbed and disturbed lands for classification, inventory, mapping, environmental impact assessments, environmental protection planning, and conservation and reclamation planning.
77
Develop new or improved methods and products for controlling and eliminating weeds, crop diseases, and insect pests.
73
Conduct research to determine best methods of planting, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting horticultural products.
66
Study insect distribution and habitat and recommend methods to prevent importation and spread of injurious species.
43
Identify and classify species of insects and allied forms, such as mites and spiders.
23
Conduct experiments regarding causes of bee diseases, and factors affecting yields of nectar pollen.

Work Activities

Importance %age

Activity Description
83
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
    		•
    82
    		Processing Information
  • Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
    		•
    81
    		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  • Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
    		•
    80
    		Thinking Creatively
  • Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
    		•
    80
    		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
    		•
    80
    		Analyzing Data or Information
  • Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
    		•
    78
    		Getting Information
  • Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
    		•
    77
    		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
    		•
    76
    		Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
    		•
    73
    		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
    		•
    72
    		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
    		•
    70
    		Training and Teaching Others
  • Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
    		•
    69
    		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
    		•
    68
    		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
    		•
    68
    		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
    		•
    67
    		Scheduling Work and Activities
  • Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
    		•
    66
    		Documenting/Recording Information
  • Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
    		•
    65
    		Developing Objectives and Strategies
  • Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
    		•
    64
    		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
    		•
    64
    		Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  • Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
    		•
    64
    		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
    		•
    63
    		Coaching and Developing Others
  • Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
    		•
    58
    		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  • Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
    		•
    58
    		Interacting With Computers
  • Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
    		•
    57
    		Developing and Building Teams
  • Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
    		•
    56
    		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
    		•
    55
    		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  • Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
    		•
    55
    		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
    		•
    54
    		Performing Administrative Activities
  • Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
    		•
    53
    		Staffing Organizational Units
  • Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
    		•
    51
    		Handling and Moving Objects
  • Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
    		•
    47
    		Performing General Physical Activities
  • Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
    		•
    45
    		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
    		•
    44
    		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  • Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
    		•
    43
    		Selling or Influencing Others
  • Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
    		•
    39
    		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  • Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
    		•
    38
    		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  • Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
    		•
    37
    		Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
    		•
    37
    		Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
    		•
    35
    		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  • Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
    		•
    25
    		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  • Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
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