Compare Atmospheric and Space Scientists & Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Atmospheric and Space Scientists $155,700
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Similar skills & knowledge

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Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

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

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

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

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

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

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

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

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

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.


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.

Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Very Low
Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
High

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

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Medium
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
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 Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Very Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
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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Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Low
Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium

Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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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 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Doctoral or professional degree

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Atmospheric and Space Scientists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Atmospheric and Space Scientists

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Certification for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

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