{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:44.946Z","occupation":{"soc":"19-3099.00","title":"Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other","group":"Life, Physical & Social Science","sector":"54","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":true},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers research, advisory, and communication practice for social and animal scientists conducting nutritional, production, and disease-control studies in agricultural research institutions, university extension programs, and industry consulting environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Nutritional requirements of common livestock species — identify and document under direct supervisor guidance using established reference tables and databases.","Scientific literature on animal feed materials — read and summarize key findings using standard reading comprehension protocols in a university or research lab setting.","Research data on animal feeding practices — collect and enter into database management software under close oversight from senior scientists.","Oral research summaries — prepare and deliver in small team meetings under structured guidance from a project lead.","Basic spreadsheet software — organize and format animal production datasets under supervision in an agricultural research context.","Established sanitation and parasite control protocols — follow and record compliance observations at supervised field or farm visits.","Written research reports — draft introductory sections and literature reviews under editorial direction from experienced researchers.","Critical thinking frameworks — apply to distinguish between credible and unreliable sources of animal nutrition data in guided exercises.","Presentation software tools — use to assemble research findings slides under the direction of a senior team member for internal review.","Producer inquiries about animal care practices — listen actively and route to appropriate experts under structured mentorship protocols."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Nutritive values of animal feed materials — analyze and compare across multiple species diets with reduced oversight in a research or extension setting.","Research findings on feeding practices — communicate in written reports and oral presentations to scientific colleagues with growing independence.","Animal housing and sanitation improvement protocols — adapt and apply to routine case scenarios on farms or production facilities with moderate supervision.","Spreadsheet and database software — query and manipulate animal production datasets to identify trends and support research objectives independently.","Geographic information system tools — use to map and analyze regional patterns in animal disease or parasite distribution on applied research projects.","Producer advisories on improved animal management techniques — develop and deliver using established extension communication templates.","Complex problems in animal nutrition research — work through using structured problem-solving methods with periodic peer review.","Active learning strategies — apply by regularly reviewing emerging literature and integrating updated findings into ongoing research protocols.","Research methodology for animal production studies — select and justify appropriate approaches for routine study designs under general supervision.","Scientific and technical writing — produce consistently accurate manuscripts and extension bulletins aligned with publication or agency standards."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Nutritional requirements and feed material values — investigate autonomously across a broad range of species and production contexts, integrating chemistry and biology knowledge.","Research findings on animal production improvements — communicate with authority to scientific journals, producer associations, and public audiences across varied formats.","Feeding, housing, and disease control practices — develop and validate improved protocols through independent field research and experimental design.","Producer consultations on advanced animal production techniques — lead independently, synthesizing research evidence and real-world constraints to deliver actionable recommendations.","CAD and GIS software — apply to model facility design and spatial distribution of animal populations in support of original research and planning projects.","Non-routine analytical challenges in animal health and nutrition — resolve using advanced inductive and deductive reasoning across interdisciplinary data sources.","Judgment calls on study design, data interpretation, and ethical compliance — exercise with full accountability in complex or ambiguous field and lab situations.","Comprehensive research manuscripts and grant proposals — author independently for submission to peer-reviewed journals and federal funding agencies.","Interdisciplinary knowledge spanning biology, chemistry, and mathematics — synthesize to address novel questions in social science and animal production research.","Training and mentorship sessions for junior researchers — facilitate using education and training knowledge to build team capacity on active projects."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Strategic research agendas on animal nutritional science and production improvement — set and champion at the organizational or national program level.","Cross-sector scientific communication strategies — design to effectively translate research outcomes to government agencies, industry stakeholders, and the general public.","Organization-wide standards for feeding, sanitation, housing, and disease control — establish and continuously improve based on synthesized evidence and regulatory frameworks.","Senior producer and industry advisory relationships — lead at a regional or national scale, influencing adoption of innovative animal production practices across entire sectors.","Research teams and multidisciplinary collaborations — build, direct, and sustain across institutions to advance the scientific knowledge base in animal and social science.","Enterprise-level deployment of GIS, CAD, and data management platforms — oversee and optimize for large-scale animal production research and extension programs.","Institutional research ethics, integrity standards, and quality assurance frameworks — model and enforce with full executive authority across departments or divisions.","Grant portfolios and major funding strategies — develop and manage to secure sustained investment in applied animal science and social science research initiatives.","Emerging scientific developments in biology, chemistry, and related disciplines — evaluate and integrate into long-range organizational learning and innovation strategies.","Mentorship ecosystems for developing and proficient scientists — architect and sustain, cultivating the next generation of practitioners in animal production research."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}