Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

Does not pass

• Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.8% of the role's time · $217M · waiting on a check

• Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $192M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.1% of the role's time · $186M

• Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $182M · waiting on a check

• Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.0% of the role's time · $179M · waiting on a check

• Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.9% of the role's time · $175M

• Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.7% of the role's time · $167M

• Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.4% of the role's time · $152M

• Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $148M

• Perform visual inspections of finished products.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $144M

• Merge scanned images or build photo mosaics of large areas, using image processing software.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $141M · waiting on a check

• Develop or maintain geospatial information databases.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $141M

• Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $137M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.9% of the role's time · $132M

• Correct raw data for errors due to factors such as skew or atmospheric variation.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $124M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $114M

• Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $109M

• Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $104M

• Investigate or report questionable test results.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $95.8M

• Receive and inspect raw materials.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.1% of the role's time · $93.6M

• Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $93.2M

• Collaborate with agricultural workers to apply remote sensing information to efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts of farming practices.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $92.1M

• Collect remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities involved in assessing the impact of environmental change.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.1% of the role's time · $92.1M

• Provide remote sensing data for use in addressing environmental issues, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $92.1M

• Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $91.0M

• Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $78.9M

• Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.7% of the role's time · $75.3M

• Serve as a technical liaison between quality control and other departments, vendors, or contractors.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $72.8M

• Write technical reports or documentation, such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $66.5M

• Perform validations or transfers of analytical methods in accordance with applicable policies or guidelines.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $65.0M

• Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $58.6M · waiting on a check

• Evaluate remote sensing project requirements to determine the types of equipment or computer software necessary to meet project requirements, such as specific image types or output resolutions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $57.8M

• Review data from contract laboratories to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 1.2% of the role's time · $52.4M

• Document methods used and write technical reports containing information collected.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $51.4M · waiting on a check

• Monitor raw data quality during collection, and make equipment corrections as necessary.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $49.5M

• Calibrate data collection equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $47.9M

• Write or revise standard quality control operating procedures.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $47.3M

• Prepare or review required method transfer documentation including technical transfer protocols or reports.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $40.2M

• Train other analysts to perform laboratory procedures and assays.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $38.6M

• Collect verification data on the ground, using equipment such as global positioning receivers, digital cameras, or notebook computers.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $38.2M

• Participate in internal assessments and audits as required.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $37.4M

• Develop specialized computer software routines to customize and integrate image analysis.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $37.1M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Evaluate analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $35.5M

• Evaluate new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their use.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $22.5M

• Develop and qualify new testing methods.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $20.3M

• Coordinate testing with contract laboratories and vendors.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $19.3M