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name: soil-scientist
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description: "Occupational skill for the role 'soil scientist' (also: soil analyst, senior soil scientist, soil biology specialist, soil technician, soil wetland scientist, soil biologist). Use when the user asks for typical soil scientist work such as: Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.; Prepare written and oral reports describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices, and other information.; Study and document quantities, distribution, disposition, and development of underground and surface waters."
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# Soil Scientist
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Soil scientists research and study scientific disciplines 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.
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## Core workflow
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1. Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.
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2. Prepare written and oral reports describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices, and other information.
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3. Study and document quantities, distribution, disposition, and development of underground and surface waters.
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4. Coordinate and supervise the work of professional and technical staff, including research assistants, technologists, and technicians.
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5. Prepare hydrogeologic evaluations of known or suspected hazardous waste sites and land treatment and feedlot facilities.
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6. Design and conduct scientific hydrogeological investigations to ensure that accurate and appropriate information is available for use in water resource management decisions.
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7. Study public water supply issues, including flood and drought risks, water quality, wastewater, and impacts on wetland habitats.
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8. Collect and analyze water samples as part of field investigations or to validate data from automatic monitors.
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## How to use this skill
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- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
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- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
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- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
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- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
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- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).
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## Key competences (essential)
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- advise on nature conservation
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- apply safety procedures in laboratory
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- conduct soil sample tests
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- crop production principles
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- ecology
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- European pesticide legislation
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- gather experimental data
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- geology
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- perform laboratory tests
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- scientific literature
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- soil mechanics
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- soil science
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- soil structure
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- write work-related reports
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## Hot technologies
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- The MathWorks MATLAB
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- Autodesk AutoCAD
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- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
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- Bentley MicroStation
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- Microsoft Access
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- Microsoft Visual Basic
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- ESRI ArcGIS software
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- C++
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- Python
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- R
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## Hot technologies
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Top tools from 34 gated job ads (see references/market.md, as of 2026-07-19):
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- LPile — 15 %
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- Plaxis — 15 %
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- SEEP/W — 15 %
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- Settle3 — 15 %
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- SLOPE/W — 15 %
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- AutoCAD — 12 %
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- Bluebeam — 12 %
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- GPS — 12 %
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- Microsoft Excel — 12 %
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- satellite imagery — 12 %
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---
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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6a3d3d28-0ab6-49b0-9a32-697e5e104bf1), O*NET 30.3 (19-2043.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
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