Earth Science Technicians

Reading work related information.

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

Keeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Using maths to solve problems.

Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Doing tests and checking products, services, or processes to make sure they are working properly.

Being able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.

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

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Talking to others.

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

Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.

Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect it.

Managing your own and other peoples' time to get work done.

Figuring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.

Figuring out the best way to teach or learn something new.

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

Figuring out why a machine or system went wrong and working out what to do about it.

Controlling equipment or systems.

Listen to and understand what people say.

Read and understand written information.

Use lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.

See details that are up-close (within a few feet).

Communicate by speaking.

Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.

Order or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem.

See a pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) hidden in other distracting material.

Come up with different ways of grouping things.

Write in a way that people can understand.

Add, subtract, multiply, or divide.

See details that are far away.

Choose the right maths method or formula to solve a problem.

Keep your hand or arm steady.

Come up with a number of ideas about a topic, even if the ideas aren't very good.

Quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.

Use your eyes to quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.

Notice differences between colours, including shades of colour and brightness.

Pay attention to something without being distracted.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or checking information or data.

Looking at, working with, and understanding data or information.

Keeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas.

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.

Checking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.

Deciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Operating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).

Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.

Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.

Comparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.

Working out sizes, distances, amounts, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for a task.

Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing electronic devices and equipment.

Building good working relationships and keeping them over time.

Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems.

Using computers to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.

Deciding whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Running, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving things like forklifts, vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Supportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.

Work alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.

Serve and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.

Results oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.

Advancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.

Job security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.

Practical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

Ideas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.

Following set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.

Starting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.

Working with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.

Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.