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Psychologists, All Other

SOC 19-3039.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive PreparationSibling-inferredv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers applied and research-oriented psychological and animal science practice contexts including academic research programs, agricultural extension services, producer consulting, regulatory advisory roles, and science communication, calibrated to doctoral-level preparation.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Nutritional requirements of animals — review and summarize under faculty supervision using peer-reviewed literature in a graduate research setting.
  2. Research findings — draft written summaries for internal review following established reporting templates in an academic or applied psychology lab.
  3. Scientific literature — locate and critically read relevant studies on animal behavior and nutrition under the guidance of a senior researcher.
  4. Data collection protocols — follow established procedures to gather behavioral or nutritional data in a supervised laboratory or field environment.
  5. Spreadsheet software — enter and organize research data accurately under direct oversight in a university or agency research context.
  6. Animal feeding practices — identify basic deficiencies and standard corrective measures by applying course-level knowledge in structured practicum settings.
  7. Research methodology — apply foundational study designs to assist ongoing projects under close direction in a graduate research program.
  8. Oral communication of findings — present preliminary results to research team members in structured lab meetings with supervisor feedback.
  9. Database query software — retrieve relevant records and datasets to support assigned research tasks under direct instruction.
  10. Professional integrity standards — demonstrate attention to detail and ethical compliance when handling research data in regulated research environments.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Nutritive values of animal feed materials — analyze and compare systematically using established frameworks with limited oversight in applied research or consulting roles.
  2. Research reports — write clear, well-structured manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals or agency audiences with periodic mentor review.
  3. Animal housing and sanitation practices — evaluate current conditions and recommend evidence-based improvements to producers in field consultation settings.
  4. Parasite and disease control protocols — adapt standard intervention strategies to site-specific conditions for animal producers across varied production environments.
  5. Geographic information system tools — apply spatial analysis to identify environmental or population patterns relevant to ongoing research studies.
  6. Oral presentations — deliver research findings to producer groups or interdisciplinary teams using professional presentation software with minimal preparation guidance.
  7. Complex problem solving — diagnose multi-factor challenges in animal nutrition or behavior and propose data-supported solutions in applied field contexts.
  8. Active listening and client communication — assess producer concerns and translate them into researchable questions during advisory consultations.
  9. Inductive reasoning — synthesize observations across multiple case studies to generate testable hypotheses in an independent research capacity.
  10. Improved product techniques — evaluate emerging technologies and communicate adoption recommendations to animal producers in extension or consulting engagements.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Nutritional requirements research — design and execute original studies examining feed material efficacy across diverse animal populations in university or industry research programs.
  2. Scientific communication — autonomously author and publish peer-reviewed findings in high-impact journals and present authoritatively at national scientific conferences.
  3. Feeding and housing practice improvement — lead development and validation of evidence-based husbandry protocols adopted across multiple producer networks.
  4. Disease and parasite control innovation — create comprehensive, field-tested intervention frameworks that address non-routine or emerging challenges in animal production systems.
  5. Producer advisory services — independently counsel agricultural producers on advanced techniques, integrating current research evidence with site-specific operational constraints.
  6. Complex research data — manage, query, and interpret large multi-source datasets using database and statistical tools to draw actionable conclusions in applied contexts.
  7. Judgment and decision making — evaluate ambiguous or incomplete evidence to make high-stakes recommendations affecting animal health programs in regulatory or commercial settings.
  8. Interdisciplinary collaboration — lead cross-functional teams integrating biology, chemistry, and behavioral science expertise on complex applied research initiatives.
  9. CAD and spatial analysis tools — leverage advanced software environments to model or visualize animal habitat, facility design, or population distribution scenarios.
  10. Critical appraisal — independently evaluate competing methodologies and conflicting findings to resolve scientific controversies in the broader research community.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Nutritional research agenda — set long-term strategic priorities for institutional or national programs investigating animal nutritive requirements and feed science advancement.
  2. Scientific knowledge dissemination — lead public communication campaigns translating complex research into actionable guidance for diverse stakeholders across industry and government.
  3. Husbandry practice standards — establish and champion adoption of field-wide best practices in feeding, housing, and sanitation through policy advocacy and regulatory engagement.
  4. Mentorship and talent development — cultivate the next generation of applied psychologists and animal scientists through graduate supervision and structured professional development programs.
  5. Organizational research strategy — direct multi-site, multi-year research programs aligned with institutional mission and external funding priorities in academic or government contexts.
  6. Cross-sector advisory leadership — represent the field as a principal authority advising government agencies, industry consortia, and international bodies on animal production challenges.
  7. Innovation pipeline — identify and champion adoption of transformative technologies and methodologies that reshape practice standards across the animal production sciences.
  8. Research integrity governance — establish and enforce ethical frameworks, institutional review standards, and data governance policies for large research divisions.
  9. Systems-level problem solving — synthesize evidence across disciplines to address grand-challenge problems in animal health, productivity, and welfare at a societal scale.
  10. Executive communication — author influential white papers, policy briefs, and keynote addresses that shape funding priorities and legislative action in animal and behavioral sciences.

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RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingWritingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingActive Learning
Knowledge domains
English LanguageMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingBiologyAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceChemistry
Abilities
Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive Reasoning
Work styles
Attention to DetailIntellectual CuriosityDependabilityIntegrityAchievement OrientationCautiousness
Technology
Computer aided design CAD softwareGeographic information systemData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwarePresentation software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
  2. Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.
  3. Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.
  4. Advise producers about improved products and techniques that could enhance their animal production efforts.
CIP education codes
19.070219.070619.071130.170142.010142.270142.270242.270442.270542.270642.270742.270842.270942.279942.280242.280642.280742.280842.281042.281142.281242.281342.281442.281542.281642.281742.289942.999945.0401

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