Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

What Does a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Do?

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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Plan 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.
• 2Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.
• 3Investigate the composition, structure, or history of the Earth's crust through the collection, examination, measurement, or classification of soils, minerals, rocks, or fossil remains.
• 4Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources, such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos.
• 5Identify risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.
• 6Prepare geological maps, cross-sectional diagrams, charts, or reports concerning mineral extraction, land use, or resource management, using results of fieldwork or laboratory research.
• 7Communicate geological findings by writing research papers, participating in conferences, or teaching geological science at universities.
• 8Locate and estimate probable natural gas, oil, or mineral ore deposits or underground water resources, using aerial photographs, charts, or research or survey results.

Required Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Science
• Critical Thinking
• Active Listening
• Writing
• ACD Systems Canvas
• Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe Photoshop
• Alara CRystalView
• Aquifer test software
• Atoll GeoCAD
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Bentley Systems gINT
• Bilko
• BOSS Didger

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary