Compare Atmospheric and Space Scientists & Petroleum Engineers District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Atmospheric and Space Scientists $155,700
Petroleum Engineers Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

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

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

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

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

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

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

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

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

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

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

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

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.

Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.

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.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.


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.

Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Very Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Medium

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

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Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Very Low
Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Medium

Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

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Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Medium
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
High

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.

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Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Medium

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

Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
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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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers

Licensing

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Licensing for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Atmospheric and Space Scientists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers

License may be required 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 Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Atmospheric and Space Scientists

1 related certifications

Certification for Petroleum Engineers
Petroleum Engineers

8 related certifications

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