Compare Astronomers & Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists $147,300

Similar skills & knowledge

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Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

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

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

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.

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

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

Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.

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

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

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


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.

Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Low
Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Very High

Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

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Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Very Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Medium

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

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Very Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Medium

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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Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Very Low
Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Medium

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

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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Very Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Astronomers
Astronomers
Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Medium

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Astronomers
Astronomers

Doctoral or professional degree

Typical level Of training for Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

Licensing

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Licensing for Astronomers
Astronomers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Astronomers
Astronomers

0 related certifications

Certification for Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

7 related certifications

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