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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.

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Parachute skills

  1. Study, observe - Data (4.39)
  2. Research - Data (4.39)
  3. Program - Data (4.32)
  4. Listen - People (4.25)
  5. Use my intuition - Data (4.18)
  6. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.18)
  7. Pay attention to details - Data (4.15)
  8. Consult - People (4.14)
  9. Communicate well, in person - People (4.12)
  10. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.12)
  11. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.09)
  12. Use my brain - Data (4.04)
  13. Heal, cure - People (4.02)
  14. Handle, tend, feed - Things (4.02)
  15. Speak - People (3.90)
  16. Solve problems - Data (3.89)
  17. Supervise, manage - People (3.89)
  18. Plan - Data (3.80)
  19. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.72)
  20. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.72)
  21. Follow through, get things done - People (3.67)
  22. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (3.62)
  23. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.56)
  24. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  25. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  26. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Science (4.00)
  3. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  4. Writing (3.88)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  6. Speaking (3.75)
  7. Judgment and Decision Making (3.62)
  8. Active Learning (3.50)
  9. Coordination (3.50)
  10. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.25)
  2. Written Comprehension (4.25)
  3. Oral Expression (4.12)
  4. Written Expression (4.12)
  5. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  7. Inductive Reasoning (3.62)
  8. Information Ordering (3.50)
  9. Near Vision (3.50)
  10. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  11. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  1. Cooperation (4.46)
  2. Dependability (4.19)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.15)
  4. Integrity (4.04)
  5. Analytical Thinking (4.04)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.01)
  7. Stress Tolerance (3.90)
  8. Self Control (3.84)
  9. Initiative (3.72)
  10. Concern for Others (3.72)
  11. Persistence (3.67)
  12. Independence (3.63)
  13. Leadership (3.56)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.45)
  2. Getting Information (4.39)
  3. Interacting With Computers (4.32)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.18)
  5. Documenting/Recording Information (4.14)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.14)
  7. Analyzing Data or Information (4.09)
  8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.02)
  9. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.99)
  10. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.90)
  11. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.89)
  12. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.86)
  13. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.80)
  14. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.62)
  15. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.61)
  16. Performing General Physical Activities (3.54)
  1. Read Maps (4.39)
  2. Collect Statistical Data (4.39)
  3. Research Human Or Animal Disease (4.39)
  4. Study Development Of Plants, Animals, Or Microscopic Organisms (4.39)
  5. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.39)
  6. Collect Academic Research Data (4.39)
  7. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.32)
  8. Use Relational Database Software (4.32)
  9. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.32)
  10. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.32)
  11. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.32)
  12. Recognize Disease Or Parasites In Animals (4.18)
  13. Identify Insect Characteristics (4.18)
  14. Identify Animal Species (4.18)
  15. Examine Biological Or Other Material Specimens Under Microscope (4.18)
  16. Understand Animal Habits Or Needs (4.18)
  17. Record Test Results, Test Procedures, Or Inspection Data (4.14)
  18. Confer With Research Personnel (4.14)
  19. Analyze Biological Research, Test, Or Analysis Data (4.09)
  20. Analyze Ecosystem Data (4.09)
  21. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.09)
  22. Conduct Field Research Or Investigative Studies (4.09)
  23. Perform Statistical Analysis (4.09)
  24. Conduct Laboratory Research Or Experiments (4.09)
  25. Conduct Standardized Qualitative Laboratory Analyses (4.09)
  26. Conduct Standardized Quantitative Laboratory Analyses (4.09)
  27. Conduct Analyses Or Tests Of Organic Compounds (4.09)
  28. Use Quantitative Research Methods (4.02)
  29. Use Chemical Testing Or Analysis Procedures (4.02)
  30. Use Animal Disease Control Techniques (4.02)
  31. Use Hazardous Materials Information (4.02)
  32. Follow Infectious Materials Procedures (4.02)
  33. Use Biological Research Techniques (4.02)
  34. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.02)
  35. Use Knowledge Of Vivisection (4.02)
  36. Follow Safe Waste Disposal Procedures (4.02)
  37. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.02)
  38. Use Teaching Techniques (4.02)
  39. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.02)
  40. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (4.02)
  41. Follow Microbiology Procedures (4.02)
  42. Use Project Management Techniques (4.02)
  43. Communicate Technical Information (3.90)
  44. Confer With Scientists (3.90)
  45. Make Presentations (3.90)
  46. Resolve Animal Breeding Problems (3.89)
  47. Resolve Engineering Or Science Problems (3.89)
  48. Select Animals To Be Bred (3.89)
  49. Make Decisions (3.89)
  50. Plan Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (3.86)
  51. Develop Policies, Procedures, Methods, Or Standards (3.80)
  52. Write Research Or Project Grant Proposals (3.80)
  53. Develop Plans For Programs Or Projects (3.80)
  54. Write Business Project Or Bid Proposals (3.80)
  55. Write Scholarly Or Technical Research Papers (3.62)
  56. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (3.62)
  57. Explain Genetic Data (3.62)
  58. Estimate Population Or Condition Of Plant Life, Fish, Or Wildlife (3.61)
  59. Capture Animals For Control, Identification, Relocation, Sale Or Humane Purposes (3.54)