How do they match: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

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

  • 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.

  • Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Locate and review research articles or environmental, historical, or technical reports.
  • Prepare geological maps, cross-sectional diagrams, charts, or reports concerning mineral extraction, land use, or resource management, using results of fieldwork or laboratory research.
  • Provide advice on the safe siting of new nuclear reactor projects or methods of nuclear waste management.
  • Review environmental, historical, or technical reports and publications for accuracy.

  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
  • Advise others on management of emergencies or hazardous situations or materials.
  • Analyze environmental data.
  • Communicate results of environmental research.
  • Determine methods to minimize environmental impact of activities.
  • Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.
  • Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
  • Locate natural resources using geospatial or other environmental data.
  • Measure environmental characteristics.
  • Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
  • Review plans or proposals for environmental conservation.