| Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.) |
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| Collect information about soil or field attributes, yield data, or field boundaries, using field data recorders and basic geographic information systems (GIS). |
| Create, layer, and analyze maps showing precision agricultural data, such as crop yields, soil characteristics, input applications, terrain, drainage patterns, or field management history. |
| Document and maintain records of precision agriculture information. |
| Compile and analyze geospatial data to determine agricultural implications of factors such as soil quality, terrain, field productivity, fertilizers, and weather conditions. |
| Divide agricultural fields into georeferenced zones, based on soil characteristics and production potentials. |
| Develop soil sampling grids or identify sampling sites, using geospatial technology, for soil testing on characteristics such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content, pH, and micronutrients. |
| Compare crop yield maps with maps of soil test data, chemical application patterns, or other information to develop site-specific crop management plans. |
| Apply knowledge of government regulations when making agricultural recommendations. |
| Recommend best crop varieties or seeding rates for specific field areas, based on analysis of geospatial data. |
| Draw or read maps, such as soil, contour, or plat maps. |
| Top Skills used in this Job |
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| Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
| Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
| Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
| Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
| Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
| Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
| Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
| Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions. |
