Soil Scientist Interview Questions

31 What factors do you consider when surveying undisturbed or disturbed lands for classification, inventory, mapping, environmental impact assessments, environmental protection planning, conservation planning, or reclamation planning?
32 Name a time when you planned and supervised land conservation and reclamation programs for industrial development projects, and waste management programs for composting and farming.
33 What is the most challenging part of developing new or improved methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests?
34 How often have you provided advice regarding the development of regulatory standards for land reclamation or soil conservation? Share an example.
35 Walk me through how you would perform chemical analyses of the microorganism content of soils to determine microbial reactions or chemical mineralogical relationships to plant growth.
36 Describe a time when you successfully persuaded another person to change his/her way of thinking or behavior.
37 Tell me about the last time you conducted research to determine best methods of planting, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting horticultural products.
38 What have you found to be the best way to consult with engineers or other technical personnel working on construction projects about the effects of soil problems and possible solutions to these problems?
39 Share an experience in which you conducted a test of a product, service, or process and successfully improved the quality or performance.
40 Describe methods you have found helpful to develop ways of altering soils to suit different types of plants.
41 What factors do you consider when studying insect distribution or habitat and recommending methods to prevent importation or spread of injurious species?
42 Tell me about a recent experience you've had working with your hands.
43 Share an experience in which your diligence of inspecting equipment, structures, or materials helped you identify a problem or the cause of a problem.
44 What kind of experience do you have researching technical requirements or environmental impacts of urban green spaces, such as green roof installations?
45 Share an example when you successfully developed environmentally safe methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests.