Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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soil scientist
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 34 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
gather experimental data
soil science
geology
soil mechanics
advise on nature conservation
conduct soil sample tests
write work-related reports
apply safety procedures in laboratory
European pesticide legislation
crop production principles
soil structure
perform laboratory tests
ecology
Optional & specialised skills
liaise with crop growers
environmental engineering
agronomy
perform scientific research
plant harvest methods
agricultural equipment
pollution prevention
record survey measurements
adjust surveying equipment
collect samples for analysis
plant propagation
laboratory techniques
government policy
advise on pollution prevention
conduct land surveys
agronomical production principles
environmental legislation
surveying
develop scientific research protocols
implement biodiversity action plans
advise on soil and water protection
prepare surveying report
fertilisation principles
operate surveying instruments
biology
develop irrigation strategies
advise on fertiliser and herbicide
ensure soil fertility
conduct field work
agricultural production principles
climate change impact
irrigation systems
surveying methods
inspect agricultural fields
Other matches: soil surveying technician · environmental expert · environmental scientist · agricultural scientist · geographer
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.