Bright Outlook

Yes

Automation Impact

Low

Salary Level
Above Average
Title Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Experience Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Education Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Job Training Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Examples These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, aerospace engineers, wildlife biologists, school psychologists, surgeons, treasurers, and controllers.
SVP Range (8.0 and above)
  • Majority (50) percent of respondents had : Master's Degree
  • Some (20.83) percent of respondents had :Doctoral Degree
  • Some (16.67) percent of respondents had :Bachelor's Degree

Interest Code : IE

  • Investigative-Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Enterprising-Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Deductive Reasoning-The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Written Expression-The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • Inductive Reasoning-The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • Oral Comprehension-The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Written Comprehension-The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Oral Expression-The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Analytical Thinking-Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
  • Integrity-Job requires being honest and ethical.
  • Attention to Detail-Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Achievement/Effort-Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
  • Initiative-Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
  • Persistence-Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Top 3 Values

  • Achievement-Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
  • Independence-Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
  • Working Conditions-Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
  • Reading Comprehension-Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Writing-Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Critical Thinking-Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Active Listening-Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Speaking-Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Judgment and Decision Making-Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • 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.
  • Mathematics-Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Production and Processing-Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Identify environmental impacts caused by products, systems, or projects.
  • Examine local, regional or global use and flow of materials or energy in industrial production processes.
  • Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial production processes.
  • Prepare technical and research reports such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.
  • Analyze changes designed to improve the environmental performance of complex systems to avoid unintended negative consequences.
  • Review research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy.
  • Recommend methods to protect the environment or minimize environmental damage from industrial production practices.
  • Build and maintain databases of information about energy alternatives, pollutants, natural environments, industrial processes, and other information related to ecological change.
  • Identify or compare the component parts or relationships between the parts of industrial, social, and natural systems.
  • Redesign linear, or open loop, systems into cyclical, or closed loop, systems so that waste products become inputs for new processes, modeling natural ecosystems.
  • Getting Information-Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Analyzing Data or Information-Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge-Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  • Processing Information-Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
  • Interacting With Computers-Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems-Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

No Data

  • Document management software e.g. Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
  • Graphics or photo imaging software e.g. Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
  • Computer aided design CAD software e.g. Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Analytical or scientific software e.g. Economic Input-Output Life Cycle Assessment EIO-LCA
  • Electronic mail software e.g. Email software
  • Map creation software e.g. ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Spreadsheet software e.g. Microsoft Excel
  • Office suite software e.g. Microsoft Office
  • Presentation software e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Project management software e.g. Microsoft SharePoint
  • Scanners e.g.Computer data input scanners
  • Desktop computers
  • Notebook computers e.g.Laptop computers
  • Laser fax machine e.g.Laser facsimile machines
  • Special purpose telephones e.g.Multi-line telephone systems
  • Personal computers
Sub Family
Physical Scientists
Industries
Government (43%)
Professional Scientific and Technical Services (37%)
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