Occupation · SOC 19-3099
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
All social scientists and related workers not listed separately.
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Employed (US)
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Job Zone 4
Typical preparation
Considerable preparation
Stackable credential programs
939 mapped
Core skills
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingWritingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingActive Learning
Knowledge areas
English LanguageMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingBiology
Technology & tools
Computer aided design CAD softwareGeographic information systemData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software
Representative tasks
Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the pubDevelop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of anima
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Nutritional requirements of common livestock species — identify and document under direct supervisor guidance using established reference tables and databases.Scientific literature on animal feed materials — read and summarize key findings using standard reading comprehension protocols in a university or research lab setting.Research data on animal feeding practices — collect and enter into database management software under close oversight from senior scientists.Oral research summaries — prepare and deliver in small team meetings under structured guidance from a project lead.Basic spreadsheet software — organize and format animal production datasets under supervision in an agricultural research context.Established sanitation and parasite control protocols — follow and record compliance observations at supervised field or farm visits.Written research reports — draft introductory sections and literature reviews under editorial direction from experienced researchers.Critical thinking frameworks — apply to distinguish between credible and unreliable sources of animal nutrition data in guided exercises.Presentation software tools — use to assemble research findings slides under the direction of a senior team member for internal review.Producer inquiries about animal care practices — listen actively and route to appropriate experts under structured mentorship protocols.
developing
Nutritive values of animal feed materials — analyze and compare across multiple species diets with reduced oversight in a research or extension setting.Research findings on feeding practices — communicate in written reports and oral presentations to scientific colleagues with growing independence.Animal housing and sanitation improvement protocols — adapt and apply to routine case scenarios on farms or production facilities with moderate supervision.Spreadsheet and database software — query and manipulate animal production datasets to identify trends and support research objectives independently.Geographic information system tools — use to map and analyze regional patterns in animal disease or parasite distribution on applied research projects.Producer advisories on improved animal management techniques — develop and deliver using established extension communication templates.Complex problems in animal nutrition research — work through using structured problem-solving methods with periodic peer review.Active learning strategies — apply by regularly reviewing emerging literature and integrating updated findings into ongoing research protocols.Research methodology for animal production studies — select and justify appropriate approaches for routine study designs under general supervision.Scientific and technical writing — produce consistently accurate manuscripts and extension bulletins aligned with publication or agency standards.
proficient
Nutritional requirements and feed material values — investigate autonomously across a broad range of species and production contexts, integrating chemistry and biology knowledge.Research findings on animal production improvements — communicate with authority to scientific journals, producer associations, and public audiences across varied formats.Feeding, housing, and disease control practices — develop and validate improved protocols through independent field research and experimental design.Producer consultations on advanced animal production techniques — lead independently, synthesizing research evidence and real-world constraints to deliver actionable recommendations.CAD and GIS software — apply to model facility design and spatial distribution of animal populations in support of original research and planning projects.Non-routine analytical challenges in animal health and nutrition — resolve using advanced inductive and deductive reasoning across interdisciplinary data sources.Judgment calls on study design, data interpretation, and ethical compliance — exercise with full accountability in complex or ambiguous field and lab situations.Comprehensive research manuscripts and grant proposals — author independently for submission to peer-reviewed journals and federal funding agencies.Interdisciplinary knowledge spanning biology, chemistry, and mathematics — synthesize to address novel questions in social science and animal production research.Training and mentorship sessions for junior researchers — facilitate using education and training knowledge to build team capacity on active projects.
advanced
Strategic research agendas on animal nutritional science and production improvement — set and champion at the organizational or national program level.Cross-sector scientific communication strategies — design to effectively translate research outcomes to government agencies, industry stakeholders, and the general public.Organization-wide standards for feeding, sanitation, housing, and disease control — establish and continuously improve based on synthesized evidence and regulatory frameworks.Senior producer and industry advisory relationships — lead at a regional or national scale, influencing adoption of innovative animal production practices across entire sectors.Research teams and multidisciplinary collaborations — build, direct, and sustain across institutions to advance the scientific knowledge base in animal and social science.Enterprise-level deployment of GIS, CAD, and data management platforms — oversee and optimize for large-scale animal production research and extension programs.Institutional research ethics, integrity standards, and quality assurance frameworks — model and enforce with full executive authority across departments or divisions.Grant portfolios and major funding strategies — develop and manage to secure sustained investment in applied animal science and social science research initiatives.Emerging scientific developments in biology, chemistry, and related disciplines — evaluate and integrate into long-range organizational learning and innovation strategies.Mentorship ecosystems for developing and proficient scientists — architect and sustain, cultivating the next generation of practitioners in animal production research.
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