Compare Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers & Hydrologists District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $135,100
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Similar skills & knowledge

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Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

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.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

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

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.


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.

Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Medium
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hydrologists
Hydrologists
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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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Hydrologists
Hydrologists

Licensing

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Licensing for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Hydrologists
Hydrologists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

6 related certifications

Certification for Hydrologists
Hydrologists

1 related certifications

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