How do they match: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

  • Environmental Scientist
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Environmental Field Office Manager
  • Environmental Geologist
  • Environmental Protection Geologist
  • Soils Engineer

  • 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.

  • Communicate geological findings by writing research papers, participating in conferences, or teaching geological science at universities.
  • Determine methods to incorporate geomethane or methane hydrates into global energy production or evaluate the potential environmental impacts of such incorporation.
  • Develop strategies for more environmentally friendly resource extraction and reclamation.
  • 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.
  • Locate and review research articles or environmental, historical, or technical reports.
  • Review environmental, historical, or technical reports and publications for accuracy.
  • Review work plans to determine the effectiveness of activities for mitigating soil or groundwater contamination.
  • Test industrial diamonds or abrasives, soil, or rocks to determine their geological characteristics, using optical, x-ray, heat, acid, or precision instruments.

  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
  • Analyze environmental data.
  • Communicate results of environmental research.
  • Design research studies to obtain scientific information.
  • Determine methods to minimize environmental impact of activities.
  • Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
  • Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
  • Instruct college students in physical or life sciences.
  • Locate natural resources using geospatial or other environmental data.
  • Measure environmental characteristics.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
  • Review plans or proposals for environmental conservation.