19-2042.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.

Primary Directive

Conduct geological studies to assess Earth's resources and risks.

Execution Steps

1
Plan geological field studies
The agent organizes and prepares for geological, geochemical, or geophysical field studies to collect data.
2
Analyze geological data
The agent uses computer software to interpret and analyze geological data collected from various sources.
3
Prepare geological reports
The agent creates geological maps, diagrams, and reports based on fieldwork and laboratory research findings.
4
Advise on construction projects
The agent provides expert advice to construction firms or government agencies regarding land use and resource management.
5
Research environmental impacts
The agent investigates ways to mitigate ecological footprints and assess risks related to geological processes.

Toolbox Requirements

Adobe AcrobatAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk AutoCADESRI ArcGIS softwareGitMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Active Server Pages ASPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WordMySQLPythonSASThe MathWorks MATLAB

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.