Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Getting Information	4.5
Analyzing Data or Information	4.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.5
Interacting With Computers	4.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.5
Processing Information	4.5
Documenting/Recording Information	4.0
Thinking Creatively	4.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.0
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	4.0
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.5
Developing and Building Teams	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	3.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.5
Selling or Influencing Others	3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.0
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.0
Training and Teaching Others	3.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	3.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	3.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	3.0
Performing Administrative Activities	2.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	2.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	2.5
Performing General Physical Activities	2.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	2.5
Coaching and Developing Others	2.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	2.5
Handling and Moving Objects	2.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	2.0
Staffing Organizational Units	2.0

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.