Compare Agricultural Engineers & Occupational Health and Safety Specialists District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Agricultural Engineers Not Available
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,800

Similar skills & knowledge

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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Agricultural Engineers
Agricultural Engineers
Medium
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Very High

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Agricultural Engineers
Agricultural Engineers
Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Medium

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Agricultural Engineers
Agricultural Engineers
Medium
Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
High

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Agricultural Engineers
Agricultural Engineers
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
High

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Agricultural Engineers
Agricultural Engineers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Licensing

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Licensing for Agricultural Engineers
Agricultural Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Agricultural Engineers
Agricultural Engineers

1 related certifications

Certification for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

31 related certifications

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