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Soil and Plant Scientists

SOC 19-1013.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers soil and plant science practice across field research stations, agricultural and forestry landscapes, university and government laboratories, and extension and policy environments, calibrated to Job Zone 5 advanced-degree professionals.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Soil sampling protocols — execute under faculty or senior scientist supervision at established field research sites to collect baseline data.
  2. Scientific literature on soil chemistry and plant physiology — review and summarize to support ongoing laboratory experiments.
  3. Standard laboratory instruments and analytical software — operate under direct guidance to measure soil nutrient levels and physical properties.
  4. Experimental data from crop trials — record and organize using spreadsheet software according to established protocols.
  5. Geographic information system tools — apply under supervision to map basic soil classifications across assigned study areas.
  6. Research findings on soil or plant topics — present in structured seminar settings under faculty mentorship.
  7. Degraded or contaminated soil samples — identify and categorize using established classification software and reference criteria.
  8. Statistical methods and data analysis packages — apply to process experimental results from field and greenhouse trials.
  9. Field observations on plant growth responses — document systematically and report to supervising scientists using standardized templates.
  10. Technical writing conventions for scientific reports — follow to draft sections of manuscripts, grant proposals, or extension materials under close review.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Soil management recommendations — develop and deliver to farmers or landowners based on site-specific soil surveys and productivity data.
  2. Plant growth experiments — design and execute with reduced oversight to evaluate variety responses to environmental stressors in controlled greenhouse settings.
  3. Soil erosion problems and water quality issues — investigate using field sampling and laboratory analysis to determine sources and propose corrective measures.
  4. GIS and map creation software — apply independently to produce spatial analyses illustrating soil degradation patterns across agricultural landscapes.
  5. Field crop trial data — analyze using statistical and analytical software to draw conclusions about yield, disease resistance, and quality outcomes.
  6. Soil conservation methods — adapt established best practices to local farming or forestry conditions and communicate findings to landowner groups.
  7. Soil management experiments — conduct to evaluate how alternative practices affect long-term productivity and chemical or biological characteristics.
  8. Technical presentations and extension workshops — prepare and deliver to professional audiences communicating research results from completed studies.
  9. Remediation plans for chemically impaired soils — draft using integrated knowledge of soil chemistry, biology, and engineering principles.
  10. Collaborative research teams — contribute as a working member by sharing data, troubleshooting methodology, and supporting peer review processes.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Multi-year field crop breeding experiments — design and lead autonomously to develop improved varieties with targeted traits such as drought tolerance or enhanced nutritional value.
  2. Soil use capability assessments — conduct across diverse land types and deliver comprehensive management recommendations to agricultural or forestry clients.
  3. Complex soil contamination investigations — direct from sampling design through root-cause analysis, integrating chemistry, biology, and hydrology data.
  4. Soil rehabilitation plans — develop for degraded landscapes by specifying chemical amendments, biological inoculants, and physical restoration strategies.
  5. Plant–environment interaction mechanisms — investigate through hypothesis-driven experimentation, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals.
  6. Advanced GIS, CAD, and remote sensing tools — integrate to model soil health trends and forecast land productivity under climate change scenarios.
  7. Non-routine agronomic and soil science problems — resolve by synthesizing cross-disciplinary knowledge and applying original analytical frameworks.
  8. Research courses, graduate seminars, and professional workshops — teach to advanced students and practitioners in university or agency settings.
  9. Soil and plant science methodology — evaluate and refine by critically assessing existing literature and identifying gaps warranting new experimental approaches.
  10. Landowner and agency advisory consultations — lead independently to translate complex research into actionable soil and crop management strategies.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Long-term soil and plant science research programs — direct at institutional scale, setting strategic priorities and securing major grant funding.
  2. National or international soil conservation policy — influence by translating research evidence into recommendations for regulatory agencies and agricultural bodies.
  3. Interdisciplinary research collaborations — establish across universities, government agencies, and industry partners to address complex land and food system challenges.
  4. Next-generation crop improvement frameworks — architect by integrating genomic, agronomic, and climate data to guide breeding program directions.
  5. Institutional knowledge systems and research infrastructure — develop including laboratory facilities, field stations, and data platforms serving the broader scientific community.
  6. Early-career scientists, graduate students, and extension professionals — mentor systematically by designing training pathways and cultivating independent research capability.
  7. Organizational approaches to soil degradation and food security — shape by synthesizing systems-level evidence and leading high-stakes decision-making processes.
  8. Scientific communication strategy — lead across peer-reviewed publication, public media, and policy briefings to maximize societal impact of soil and plant research.
  9. Professional standards and ethical guidelines for soil and plant science — establish by contributing to disciplinary societies, accreditation bodies, and regulatory review panels.
  10. Emerging technologies such as precision agriculture sensors and AI-driven soil analytics — evaluate and champion adoption across research institutions and agricultural sectors.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. Literature synthesis assistance — queries an AI assistant to surface relevant research on soil composition, crop disease resistance, or erosion mechanics, then cross-checks retrieved findings against peer-reviewed sources before using them in project work Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Field data interpretation — feeds soil sample datasets or water quality measurements into an AI tool to identify preliminary patterns or anomalies, while personally validating results against established agronomic benchmarks Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Recommendation drafting — delegates first drafts of land-use guidance documents for farmers or forestry clients to an AI assistant, then revises outputs to reflect site-specific conditions and professional judgment Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Experimental design support — directs an AI tool to compare experimental protocols for crop variety trials, evaluating proposed variable controls and statistical approaches before committing to a field study design Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Soil conservation method synthesis — uses AI to aggregate and summarize published conservation practices across soil types and climates, then applies domain expertise to adapt recommendations for specific landowner contexts Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Research communication enhancement — employs AI to refine conference presentations, technical reports, and public outreach materials, retaining scientific accuracy and correcting any AI-generated mischaracterizations of findings Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  4. Time-intensive data processing delegation — hands off large-scale soil survey or crop yield datasets to an AI pipeline for cleaning and descriptive analysis, recovering substantial preparation time for hypothesis-driven interpretation Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Autonomous AI workflow governance — architects multi-step AI-assisted research pipelines spanning literature review, data analysis, and report generation, setting validation checkpoints at each stage to ensure scientific integrity across the full workflow Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. AI capability boundary arbitration — evaluates which investigative tasks — such as novel soil problem diagnosis requiring sensory field observation — fall outside current AI autonomy limits and explicitly structures team workflows to keep those tasks human-led Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Cross-disciplinary AI integration — coordinates AI tools that bridge data science methods with agronomic domain knowledge to model crop adaptation to shifting climate or soil conditions, then translates model outputs into actionable policy or management guidance for non-specialist audiences WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab. Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 794
Augment share: 79.4%
Time saved: 80.3%
AI autonomy: 3.58
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Speaking
Score: 48.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Data Science and Analysis
data_science_and_analysis
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication14 statements
Emerging
  1. Research summary communication — presents basic soil or plant science findings to a supervisor or small group using standard scientific terminology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Landowner consultation — conveys introductory recommendations about soil management or crop selection to farmers using accessible language O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Technical writing — drafts initial sections of field reports or experiment logs following established scientific writing conventions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Stakeholder briefing — explains soil conservation methods or plant growth findings to mixed audiences of technical and non-technical stakeholders with growing clarity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Scientific listening — actively solicits clarifying information from farmers or landowners during site consultations to ensure accurate problem diagnosis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Research documentation — composes complete technical reports on soil investigations or crop experiments with appropriate structure and evidence-based conclusions O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Public science communication — presents research results on soil degradation, water quality, or plant variety trials to professional conferences or community workshops with confidence and precision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Farmer advisory communication — delivers actionable, evidence-based recommendations on erosion control, soil productivity, or crop management tailored to the specific land context and audience literacy level O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Interdisciplinary reporting — produces peer-review-quality manuscripts and technical bulletins integrating biology, chemistry, and field data for scientific publication Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Cross-agency liaison — communicates soil or plant science findings to regulatory, agricultural extension, or environmental agency partners in format-appropriate deliverables O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Science translation leadership — leads seminars, graduate courses, or professional workshops translating complex soil-plant-climate interactions into practice-ready knowledge for diverse audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy-level communication — authors technical white papers and testifies as a subject-matter expert to inform land use or agricultural policy decisions O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentored communication development — coaches junior scientists and graduate students in scientific writing, data presentation, and public speaking within soil or plant science contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Media and outreach authorship — crafts high-impact public-facing content on soil health or food security that accurately represents research findings to broad audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership11 statements
Emerging
  1. Field task ownership — takes initiative in completing assigned soil sampling, plant specimen collection, or laboratory protocols without requiring continuous supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Team contribution — volunteers for coordination roles within small research teams during soil or crop experiments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Project sub-leadership — coordinates logistics for field experiments, including equipment deployment, sample scheduling, and data collection assignments across a small crew Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Farmer engagement leadership — takes responsibility for guiding landowners through a soil assessment and follow-up management planning process from start to finish O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Junior mentoring — provides guidance to field technicians or undergraduate assistants on proper soil sampling and plant measurement techniques Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Research project leadership — leads multi-season experiments investigating soil management practices or crop variety development, managing timelines, personnel, and deliverables Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conservation program direction — develops and stewards soil conservation or land management programs for adoption by agricultural or forestry clients O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Laboratory or field team management — oversees a team of scientists and technicians conducting soil contamination investigations or plant growth mechanism studies, ensuring scientific rigor and safety compliance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Program-level scientific leadership — leads a research division or agricultural extension program setting strategic priorities for soil and plant science investigation and application Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-institutional collaboration leadership — convenes and directs multi-institutional teams addressing large-scale soil degradation, food security, or climate adaptation challenges Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Profession-building leadership — serves on national scientific committees, editorial boards, or advisory panels shaping the direction of soil and plant science research and professional standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition11 statements
Emerging
  1. Learning self-monitoring — reflects on gaps in understanding of soil chemistry or plant physiology concepts and identifies resources or training to address them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Experimental awareness — recognizes when a field or lab procedure is not fully understood and seeks clarification before proceeding Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Research strategy reflection — evaluates chosen experimental designs for soil or crop studies and adjusts methodological approaches based on preliminary results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Knowledge boundary recognition — identifies the limits of personal expertise in areas such as soil microbiology or plant genetics and proactively engages specialist knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Skill gap planning — maps current competencies against required skills for upcoming research projects and constructs a deliberate learning plan Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Iterative experimental thinking — monitors the logic and progress of multi-year soil or plant experiments in real time, recalibrating hypotheses and methods when data reveal unexpected patterns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Bias self-assessment — identifies potential confirmation bias in interpreting soil productivity or crop yield results and applies corrective analytical scrutiny Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional development metacognition — regularly evaluates personal growth in scientific reasoning, field expertise, and stakeholder communication to guide continuing education choices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Epistemic leadership — models explicit metacognitive practices for research teams, fostering cultures of reflective scientific inquiry in soil and plant science laboratories Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Paradigm-level self-examination — critically examines foundational assumptions in one's own research program on soil management or plant adaptation and revises theoretical frameworks based on accumulated evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-disciplinary learning architecture — designs personal and team learning systems that integrate emerging knowledge from genomics, climate science, and geochemistry into ongoing soil-plant research practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Data observation — identifies anomalous values in basic soil nutrient or plant growth datasets and flags them for review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Assumption identification — recognizes underlying assumptions in standard soil sampling protocols and questions their applicability to specific site conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Experimental evidence evaluation — assesses the strength of evidence supporting proposed soil management practices by reviewing experimental controls, sample sizes, and replication Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Problem source analysis — analyzes soil test results and land use history to narrow down potential causes of poor plant growth or soil degradation O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Literature critique — evaluates published research on crop varieties or soil amendments for methodological rigor and relevance to local conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Competing hypothesis testing — designs controlled experiments to distinguish among multiple competing explanations for observed soil-water quality problems or plant stress responses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Integrated cause-effect reasoning — synthesizes physical, chemical, and biological soil data to render a well-reasoned diagnosis of land management problems and their downstream effects O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Intervention logic evaluation — critically appraises proposed soil conservation or crop improvement strategies against evidence of efficacy, feasibility, and unintended consequences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Research paradigm critique — identifies systemic gaps or flawed assumptions in established soil science or agronomy research frameworks and constructs alternative investigative approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Evidence synthesis at scale — leads systematic reviews or meta-analyses of soil and plant science literature to produce authoritative, evidence-grounded guidance for policy or practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentored critical reasoning — cultivates rigorous evidence-evaluation and logical argumentation skills in junior scientists through structured critique sessions and experimental design review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration11 statements
Emerging
  1. Laboratory team participation — contributes reliably to shared lab tasks such as soil sample preparation, instrument calibration, or data entry within a research team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Interdepartmental cooperation — coordinates scheduling and data sharing with colleagues in adjacent disciplines such as hydrology or agronomy during joint field projects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Farmer-scientist co-design — collaborates with farmers or land managers to co-develop soil conservation or crop management plans that integrate scientific recommendations with practical operational constraints Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Multi-disciplinary project teamwork — contributes soil or plant science expertise to cross-functional research teams that include engineers, ecologists, or policy analysts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict navigation — addresses disagreements over experimental design or land management recommendations within a research team through evidence-based dialogue Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Interagency research collaboration — partners with government agencies, universities, and industry cooperators to execute large-scale soil health or plant variety development studies with shared data protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Extension network engagement — works collaboratively with agricultural extension networks to translate and distribute soil and plant science findings to farming communities O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Diverse perspective integration — synthesizes input from farmers, ecologists, regulators, and scientists to develop soil remediation or crop improvement plans that reflect multiple legitimate stakeholder viewpoints Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Consortium leadership — orchestrates collaboration among multiple institutions, funding agencies, and end-user communities to address complex soil-plant-environment challenges at regional or national scale Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Global research partnership — builds and sustains international collaborative networks focused on soil degradation, food security, or climate-resilient crop development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Inclusive team culture — establishes norms for psychological safety, equitable contribution, and productive disagreement within soil and plant science research groups Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character11 statements
Emerging
  1. Data integrity — records soil sample data and plant measurement results accurately without alteration, even when results are inconclusive or unexpected Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional conduct — adheres to laboratory safety protocols, citation standards, and institutional guidelines in all research activities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Research ethics compliance — applies ethical standards in field data collection, authorship attribution, and reporting of soil or crop study results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Accountability in client advising — acknowledges the limits of current evidence when advising farmers on soil management or crop practices and avoids overstating certainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Environmental stewardship ethic — demonstrates consistent commitment to land conservation principles in both professional recommendations and personal practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Scientific integrity modeling — maintains rigorous standards for data transparency, reproducibility, and honest reporting in soil and plant science research publications and presentations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict-of-interest management — discloses and manages potential conflicts between research funding sources and scientific recommendations regarding soil amendments or crop products Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Stakeholder trust stewardship — builds long-term credibility with farmers and land managers by consistently providing impartial, evidence-based guidance even when findings contradict prevailing practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional ethics leadership — champions research integrity policies, responsible authorship practices, and ethical fieldwork standards within a scientific organization or academic department Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Public trust advocacy — speaks with integrity on contentious soil health or agricultural science issues in public and policy forums, prioritizing evidence and long-term land stewardship over short-term interest Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional standards contribution — contributes to or revises ethical codes and professional conduct guidelines for soil science or agronomy professional societies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity11 statements
Emerging
  1. Novel observation — identifies unusual soil morphology or unexpected plant response patterns and proposes initial explanatory hypotheses worth investigating Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Methodological adaptation — suggests modifications to standard soil sampling or plant measurement procedures to better fit atypical site conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Experimental design innovation — proposes creative experimental configurations for crop variety trials or soil management studies that improve on conventional designs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Problem reframing — reconceptualizes a persistent soil productivity or plant disease problem from a novel scientific angle that opens new investigative pathways Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Applied solution generation — develops unconventional soil conservation or land rehabilitation approaches tailored to the specific ecological and economic context of a client's land O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. New variety development — conceives and executes original plant breeding or selection experiments targeting underexplored trait combinations such as simultaneous drought tolerance and nutrient density Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-domain synthesis — integrates knowledge from microbiology, geochemistry, and agrometeorology to design innovative soil health restoration strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Tool and protocol invention — creates novel field or laboratory methods for assessing soil biological activity or plant stress indicators that advance measurement capabilities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Research program originality — establishes a distinctive and pioneering research agenda in soil-plant science that opens new fields of inquiry or fundamentally advances understanding of soil-plant interactions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Transformative practice design — invents soil management or precision agriculture systems that are widely adopted and materially change farming or land stewardship outcomes O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Creative mentorship — cultivates original scientific thinking in students and junior researchers through structured creative problem-solving challenges grounded in real soil and plant science problems Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset11 statements
Emerging
  1. Failure utilization — treats unexpected results from soil experiments or crop trials as diagnostic information rather than personal failure, documenting and analyzing them systematically Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback receptivity — incorporates supervisor or peer feedback on field sampling technique or scientific writing without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Skill stretch engagement — voluntarily takes on experiments or advisory assignments in less-familiar soil or plant science sub-disciplines to broaden technical competence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Literature-driven growth — consistently updates knowledge of advances in soil microbiology, plant genomics, or precision agriculture through active reading and training Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Setback persistence — continues refining soil remediation or crop improvement approaches across multiple failed iterations, extracting learning from each cycle Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Long-term mastery investment — pursues advanced certifications, graduate-level study, or collaborative research in emerging areas such as soil carbon sequestration or climate-adaptive crops Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Constructive criticism integration — actively solicits and incorporates peer review of research designs and manuscripts to continuously sharpen scientific quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Adaptive expertise development — deliberately expands technical repertoire into adjacent domains such as remote sensing or bioinformatics to enhance soil and plant science investigations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Growth culture modeling — creates laboratory or team environments where intellectual risk-taking, iterative experimentation, and learning from failure are explicitly valued and practiced Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Career-spanning learning — demonstrates continuous evolution of research focus and methodology across a career in response to emerging scientific challenges in soil health and food systems Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Field-advancing persistence — sustains decades-long programs of investigation on intractable soil or plant problems, leveraging each setback as a driver of methodological and conceptual advancement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness11 statements
Emerging
  1. Observational presence — maintains sustained attentiveness during field soil profiling or plant phenotyping to detect subtle morphological or color indicators that inform diagnosis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Workload awareness — monitors personal cognitive load during complex data collection days and applies basic self-regulation strategies to maintain accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Deliberate field attention — applies focused observational practices during soil and plant surveys to ensure complete and unbiased data capture across variable site conditions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stakeholder interaction intentionality — approaches consultations with farmers or land managers with deliberate listening and non-reactive presence, ensuring landowner concerns are fully heard before recommendations are offered Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Stress regulation during uncertainty — manages emotional responses to ambiguous or conflicting soil data or crop performance results without premature closure or reactive judgment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Analytical attention management — structures long-form data analysis sessions for soil chemistry or plant growth studies with intentional focus intervals and reflective pauses to sustain accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Present-centered field judgment — draws on grounded situational awareness during complex soil contamination investigations or plant disease assessments to notice contextual cues that data alone would miss Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Emotion regulation in advisory roles — maintains professional composure and empathetic attentiveness when delivering difficult recommendations to farmers facing soil degradation or crop failure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful leadership practice — models and teaches intentional, non-reactive decision-making and attentive observation to research teams working under field pressure or ambiguous results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic attention cultivation — designs research workflows and team practices in soil and plant science programs that embed mindful data collection and reflective analysis as institutional habits Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. High-stakes presence — maintains clarity, composure, and precision of reasoning when presenting contested soil or agricultural findings to adversarial policy audiences or skeptical scientific panels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude11 statements
Emerging
  1. Field condition persistence — completes soil sampling or plant data collection tasks in physically demanding or adverse weather conditions without abandoning protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Uncertainty tolerance — continues systematic investigation of an unclear soil or plant health problem without prematurely settling on an unsupported conclusion Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Multi-season resilience — maintains scientific rigor and motivation across multi-year crop experiments or longitudinal soil studies even when early results are inconclusive or disappointing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Resource constraint navigation — continues productive research on soil or plant problems when facing equipment limitations, restricted funding, or reduced field access Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Criticism endurance — receives and productively integrates harsh peer review of scientific manuscripts or challenged field recommendations without abandoning the research program Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Long-arc problem perseverance — sustains rigorous investigation of complex soil contamination sources or resistant plant diseases across multiple failed hypotheses and remediation attempts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stakeholder resistance management — continues advocating for evidence-based soil conservation or land management practices in the face of economic pressure, skepticism, or political opposition from landowners or agencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis response endurance — maintains methodological discipline and professional effectiveness while responding to acute soil or plant crises such as large-scale contamination events or crop disease outbreaks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Decade-scale scientific courage — pursues unpopular or paradigm-challenging soil-plant science hypotheses over sustained periods, enduring professional skepticism and funding difficulty until evidence compels recognition Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional fortitude — champions difficult reforms in research ethics, land stewardship policy, or scientific methodology within professional organizations despite sustained institutional resistance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Resilient program leadership — guides a soil or plant science research program through funding loss, personnel turnover, or policy disruption while preserving scientific integrity and team cohesion Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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  1. Communicate research or project results to other professionals or the public or teach related courses, seminars, or workshops.
  2. Develop methods of conserving or managing soil that can be applied by farmers or forestry companies.
  3. Provide information or recommendations to farmers or other landowners regarding ways in which they can best use land, promote plant growth, or avoid or correct problems such as erosion.
  4. Conduct experiments to develop new or improved varieties of field crops, focusing on characteristics such as yield, quality, disease resistance, nutritional value, or adaptation to specific soils or climates.
  5. Investigate soil problems or poor water quality to determine sources and effects.
  6. Investigate responses of soils to specific management practices to determine the use capabilities of soils and the effects of alternative practices on soil productivity.
  7. Conduct experiments to investigate the underlying mechanisms of plant growth and response to the environment.
  8. Identify degraded or contaminated soils and develop plans to improve their chemical, biological, or physical characteristics.
CIP education codes
01.000001.030801.100401.110101.110201.110301.110401.110501.110601.119901.120101.120201.120301.129926.030126.030526.030726.030826.0399

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