Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
agricultural inspector
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
monitor work site
collect samples for analysis
enforce sanitation procedures
pollution prevention
analyse business processes
follow up complaint reports
write work-related reports
communicate health and safety measures
agronomical production principles
undertake inspections
incidents and accidents recording
ensure compliance with legal requirements
identify hazards in the workplace
perform inspection analysis
health, safety and hygiene legislation
agricultural production principles
conduct environmental surveys
environmental legislation in agriculture and forestry
Optional & specialised skills
cost management
monitor crops
agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products
advise on soil and water protection
analyse environmental data
develop agricultural production plans
gather data
agricultural equipment
budgetary principles
check payment
agricultural chemicals
inspect machinery
inspect animal welfare management
provide advice to farmers
quality criteria for storage facilities
provide livestock advice and guidance
assess environmental impact
collect weather-related data
keep task records
manage farm supplies
horticulture principles
European pesticide legislation
present evidence
conduct field work
food safety principles
perform food safety checks
animal welfare
manage maintenance operations
Other matches: healthcare inspector · avionics inspector · textile quality inspector · utilities inspector · rolling stock engine inspector
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.