ISCO Occupation Group 2133.11 Soil Scientist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Soil Scientist: Soil scientists research and study the scientific discipline concerning soil. They advise on how to improve soil quality to support nature, food production or human infrastructure using surveying techniques, irrigation techniques and erosion reduction measures. They make sure to conserve and restore land suffering from intense farming or human interaction.
Essential Skills
- Soil Structure
- Write Work-Related Reports
- Crop Production Principles
- Ecology
- Advise On Nature Conservation
- Geology
- Apply Safety Procedures In Laboratory
- European Pesticide Legislation
- Conduct Soil Sample Tests
- Soil Science
- Perform Laboratory Tests
- Gather Experimental Data
- Soil Mechanics
Optional Skills
- Liaise With Crop Growers
- Agricultural Production Principles
- Pollution Prevention
- Plant Harvest Methods
- Perform Scientific Research
- Develop Irrigation Strategies
- Agronomical Production Principles
- Develop Scientific Research Protocols
- Government Policy
- Agricultural Equipment
- Plant Propagation
- Environmental Legislation
- Agronomy
- Advise On Fertiliser And Herbicide
- Climate Change Impact
- Collect Samples For Analysis
- Adjust Surveying Equipment
- Implement Biodiversity Action Plans
- Environmental Engineering
- Prepare Surveying Report
- Advise On Soil And Water Protection
- Surveying
- Advise On Pollution Prevention
- Inspect Agricultural Fields
- Ensure Soil Fertility
- Biology
- Operate Surveying Instruments
- Laboratory Techniques
- Conduct Land Surveys
- Record Survey Measurements
- Fertilisation Principles
- Conduct Field Work
- Surveying Methods
- Irrigation Systems
Alternative Names
- Soil Analyst
- Lead Senior Soil Scientist
- Acidity Tester
- Soil Wetland Scientist
- Soil Technician
- Soil Biologist
- Senior Soil Scientist
- Soil Testing Technician
- Soil Biology Specialist
