Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos.

Plan or conduct geological, geochemical, or geophysical field studies or surveys, sample collection, or drilling and testing programs used to collect data for research or application.

Prepare geological maps, cross-sectional diagrams, charts, or reports concerning mineral extraction, land use, or resource management, using results of fieldwork or laboratory research.

Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.

Investigate the composition, structure, or history of the Earth's crust through the collection, examination, measurement, or classification of soils, minerals, rocks, or fossil remains.

Assess ground or surface water movement to provide advice on issues such as waste management, route and site selection, or the restoration of contaminated sites.

Locate and estimate probable natural gas, oil, or mineral ore deposits or underground water resources, using aerial photographs, charts, or research or survey results.

Locate and review research articles or environmental, historical, or technical reports.

Design geological mine maps, monitor mine structural integrity, or advise and monitor mining crews.

Communicate geological findings by writing research papers, participating in conferences, or teaching geological science at universities.

Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management.

Measure characteristics of the Earth, such as gravity or magnetic fields, using equipment such as seismographs, gravimeters, torsion balances, or magnetometers.

Conduct geological or geophysical studies to provide information for use in regional development, site selection, or development of public works projects.

Identify risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.

Inspect construction projects to analyze engineering problems, using test equipment or drilling machinery.

Develop applied software for the analysis and interpretation of geological data.

Identify deposits of construction materials suitable for use as concrete aggregates, road fill, or other applications.

Test industrial diamonds or abrasives, soil, or rocks to determine their geological characteristics, using optical, x-ray, heat, acid, or precision instruments.

Develop strategies for more environmentally friendly resource extraction and reclamation.

Identify new sources of platinum group elements for industrial applications, such as automotive fuel cells or pollution abatement systems.

Identify possible sites for carbon sequestration projects.

Research geomechanical or geochemical processes to be used in carbon sequestration projects.

Research ways to reduce the ecological footprint of increasingly prevalent megacities.

Review work plans to determine the effectiveness of activities for mitigating soil or groundwater contamination.

Study historical climate change indicators found in locations such as ice sheets or rock formations to develop climate change models.

Provide advice on the safe siting of new nuclear reactor projects or methods of nuclear waste management.

Develop ways to capture or use gases burned off as waste during oil production processes.

Review environmental, historical, or technical reports and publications for accuracy.

Locate potential sources of geothermal energy.

Collaborate with medical or health researchers to address health problems related to geological materials or processes.

Determine methods to incorporate geomethane or methane hydrates into global energy production or evaluate the potential environmental impacts of such incorporation.

Determine ways to mitigate the negative consequences of mineral dust dispersion.