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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists
and
Geographers
1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
12
Tasks
Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land
use
, or resource management.
Analyze
and
interpret geological data,
using
computer software.
Conduct geological or geophysical studies to provide information for
use
in regional development, site selection, or development of public works projects.
Develop ways to capture or
use
gases burned off as waste during oil production processes.
Identify deposits of construction materials suitable for
use
as concrete aggregates, road fill, or other applications.
Inspect construction projects to analyze engineering problems,
using
test equipment or drilling machinery.
Locate
and
estimate probable natural gas, oil, or mineral ore deposits or underground water resources,
using
aerial photographs, charts, or research or survey results.
Measure characteristics of the Earth, such as gravity or magnetic fields,
using
equipment such as seismographs, gravimeters, torsion balances, or magnetometers.
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.
Research geomechanical or geochemical processes to be
used
in carbon sequestration projects.
Test industrial diamonds or abrasives, soil, or rocks to determine their geological characteristics,
using
optical, x-ray, heat, acid, or precision instruments.
3
Detailed Work Activities
Coordinate cross-disciplinary research
programs.
Develop software or applications for scientific or technical
use.
Locate natural resources
using
geospatial or other environmental data.
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