19-3092.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Geographers

Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.

Primary Directive

Assist in the analysis and presentation of geographic data.

Execution Steps

1
Gather geographic data
Collect data from sources like censuses, satellite imagery, and existing maps.
2
Analyze geographic distributions
Examine physical and cultural phenomena across various scales.
3
Create maps and diagrams
Utilize geographical information software to design maps based on collected data.
4
Present research findings
Write and deliver reports summarizing the analysis and insights derived from geographic data.
5
Provide GIS support
Assist public and private sectors with geographical information systems and related technologies.

Toolbox Requirements

Adobe PhotoshopAutodesk AutoCADESRI ArcGIS softwareIBM SPSS StatisticsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordPythonRSASStructured query language SQLThe MathWorks MATLAB

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.