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Agricultural Technicians

Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.47)
  2. Follow through, get things done - People (3.87)
  3. Develop, improve - Data (3.73)
  4. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.73)
  5. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.73)
  6. Listen - People (3.69)
  7. Research - Data (3.69)
  8. Study, observe - Data (3.69)
  9. Program - Data (3.67)
  10. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.57)
  11. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.50)
  12. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)
  13. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  14. Communicate well, in person - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.50)
  2. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  3. Oral Expression (3.50)
  4. Written Expression (3.50)
  5. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  6. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.47)
  2. Dependability (4.29)
  3. Cooperation (4.17)
  4. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.97)
  5. Integrity (3.90)
  6. Persistence (3.87)
  7. Initiative (3.86)
  8. Stress Tolerance (3.72)
  9. Independence (3.68)
  10. Leadership (3.57)
  11. Self Control (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Processing Information (3.73)
  2. Getting Information (3.69)
  3. Interacting With Computers (3.67)
  4. Documenting/Recording Information (3.64)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.62)
  6. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.53)
  7. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.51)
  1. Measure, Weigh, Or Count Products Or Materials (3.73)
  2. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (3.73)
  3. Develop Tables Depicting Data (3.73)
  4. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (3.69)
  5. Obtain Technical Support Instructions From Scientists Or Engineers (3.69)
  6. Collect Statistical Data (3.69)
  7. Research Human Or Animal Disease (3.69)
  8. Develop Or Maintain Databases (3.67)
  9. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (3.67)
  10. Use Relational Database Software (3.67)
  11. Use Spreadsheet Software (3.67)
  12. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (3.67)
  13. Record Test Results, Test Procedures, Or Inspection Data (3.64)