{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:37:57.988Z","occupation":{"soc":"19-4012.01","title":"Precision Agriculture Technicians","group":"Life, Physical & Social Science","sector":"54","jobZone":3,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers precision agriculture technicians working in field data collection, GIS-based soil and yield mapping, sensor and GPS system management, and site-specific crop management planning within farm services, agribusiness, and agricultural consulting environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Field data recorders and basic GIS software — operate under direct supervision to collect soil attributes, yield data, and field boundary information on assigned agricultural sites.","Precision agriculture records and documentation — maintain and organize under technician guidance using spreadsheet and office suite software in a farm or agribusiness setting.","GPS-based vehicle guidance systems and sensors — assist with installation and basic setup following written protocols on farm equipment under supervisor oversight.","Soil sampling grids — support development by following pre-established geospatial templates to identify testing sites for nitrogen, phosphorus, and pH content.","Georeferenced field zones — recognize and label on existing maps based on provided soil characteristic data under the direction of a senior technician.","Map creation software and GIS platforms — perform entry-level data entry and layer loading tasks with direct instruction in a precision agriculture office environment.","Crop yield and soil test datasets — review and describe basic patterns with guidance, using analytical software provided by the employer.","Technical manuals and agronomic reports — read and summarize key information under supervision to support daily data collection and field preparation tasks.","Sensor calibration procedures — follow step-by-step written checklists to verify basic equipment function on field machinery at the start of a crop season.","Mobile location-based services software — use to navigate to assigned sampling sites and log field observations under direct technician supervision."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Soil sampling grids and georeferenced zones — develop independently using geospatial technology to identify testing sites for nutrient content and pH across familiar field conditions.","Precision agriculture data records — maintain accurately and update routinely in database and spreadsheet software with minimal oversight across multiple farm accounts.","Agricultural field boundaries and zone maps — create and refine in GIS software by integrating soil characteristics and production potential data for standard field configurations.","GPS guidance systems, sensors, and mechanical controls — install, calibrate, and troubleshoot following established protocols with reduced supervision on commercial farm equipment.","Crop yield maps and soil test data layers — compare and analyze using map creation software to identify spatial patterns and support preliminary site-specific management recommendations.","Geospatial datasets including terrain, drainage, and input application records — layer and interpret in GIS to draw agronomic conclusions in routine field scenarios.","Written field reports and management summaries — compose clearly using office suite and word processing software to communicate findings to farm operators and agronomists.","Equipment calibration logs and maintenance schedules — manage proactively to ensure sensor accuracy and system reliability across a seasonal field operations cycle.","Mathematics and basic statistical methods — apply to interpret soil nutrient levels, yield variability, and fertilizer rate calculations in support of prescription map development.","Client field information and service requests — coordinate and prioritize using time management practices to meet scheduled sampling and data delivery deadlines."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex geospatial datasets including yield, soil quality, weather, and field history — analyze autonomously to determine agricultural implications and develop site-specific crop management plans.","Multi-layer precision agriculture maps covering crop yields, chemical applications, and terrain — create, interpret, and present to farm operators using advanced GIS and map creation software.","Crop yield maps cross-referenced with soil test, fertilizer, and drainage data — compare systematically to produce variable-rate application prescriptions and management zone recommendations.","Full-season calibration and maintenance programs for GPS guidance, sensors, and automated controls — design and execute independently to sustain data accuracy across diverse equipment fleets.","Soil sampling strategies for non-routine field conditions such as irregular terrain or mixed soil series — develop using inductive and deductive reasoning to optimize sampling density and site selection.","Precision agriculture information systems including databases, GIS platforms, and analytical software — integrate across tools to support seamless data flow from field collection through agronomic reporting.","Site-specific nutrient management and production efficiency challenges — solve using critical thinking and systems analysis across the full scope of field, crop, and environmental variables.","Technical findings and agronomic recommendations — communicate clearly and persuasively in written reports and oral presentations tailored to farm managers, agronomists, and agricultural consultants.","Emerging geospatial and sensor technologies — evaluate for practical applicability and integrate into existing field data collection and analysis workflows on active commercial operations.","Quality control reviews of field data collection, map accuracy, and record completeness — conduct systematically to ensure deliverable integrity across all assigned farm accounts."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Precision agriculture service programs and technical standards — design and implement at organizational scale, setting protocols for data collection, analysis, and reporting across multiple technician teams.","Junior and mid-level precision agriculture technicians — mentor and develop through structured on-the-job coaching, learning strategy instruction, and performance feedback in field and office settings.","Enterprise-wide geospatial data management systems — evaluate, select, and configure to optimize workflow efficiency, data integrity, and analytical capability across large agribusiness operations.","Strategic crop management frameworks integrating soil quality, productivity mapping, input economics, and weather modeling — lead development and continuous refinement for client portfolios.","Cross-functional teams including agronomists, farm operators, equipment dealers, and technology vendors — coordinate and align to deliver integrated precision agriculture solutions at regional or national scale.","Organizational best practices for GIS, sensor technology, and variable-rate application systems — establish and update based on emerging research, technology advances, and field performance data.","Complex, non-routine agronomic and geospatial problems affecting multiple farms or commodities — resolve by applying advanced systems analysis, judgment, and decision-making leadership.","Precision agriculture business proposals, technical presentations, and stakeholder reports — author and deliver at executive and client leadership levels to drive adoption of data-driven farm management.","Quality assurance and continuous improvement programs for all precision agriculture data products — lead across the organization, defining accuracy standards, audit procedures, and corrective action processes.","Industry knowledge and professional networks in precision agriculture, geospatial science, and agronomy — cultivate and leverage to position the organization at the forefront of technological innovation and service excellence."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}