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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

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.

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32 tasks13 core, 19 supplemental
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19-2042.00SOC 2018: 19-2042

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  1. Task 1. 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.Core taskTask 3703Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  2. Task 2. Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.Core taskTask 15224Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  3. Task 3. 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.Core taskTask 3704Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  4. Task 4. Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources, such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos.Core taskTask 3702Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  5. Task 5. Identify risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.Core taskTask 20391Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  6. Task 6. Prepare geological maps, cross-sectional diagrams, charts, or reports concerning mineral extraction, land use, or resource management, using results of fieldwork or laboratory research.Core taskTask 3705Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  7. Task 7. Communicate geological findings by writing research papers, participating in conferences, or teaching geological science at universities.Core taskTask 3712Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  8. Task 8. Locate and estimate probable natural gas, oil, or mineral ore deposits or underground water resources, using aerial photographs, charts, or research or survey results.Core taskTask 3706Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  9. Task 9. Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management.Core taskTask 3711Rated by 31 occupational experts, August 2020
  10. Task 10. Measure characteristics of the Earth, such as gravity or magnetic fields, using equipment such as seismographs, gravimeters, torsion balances, or magnetometers.Core taskTask 3713Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  11. Task 11. Locate and review research articles or environmental, historical, or technical reports.Core taskTask 20390Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  12. Task 12. Conduct geological or geophysical studies to provide information for use in regional development, site selection, or development of public works projects.Core taskTask 3709Rated by 31 occupational experts, August 2020
  13. Task 13. Review environmental, historical, or technical reports and publications for accuracy.Core taskTask 21176Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  14. Task 14. 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.Supplemental taskTask 3707Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  15. Task 15. Inspect construction projects to analyze engineering problems, using test equipment or drilling machinery.Supplemental taskTask 20392Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  16. Task 16. Provide advice on the safe siting of new nuclear reactor projects or methods of nuclear waste management.Supplemental taskTask 19768Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  17. Task 17. Design geological mine maps, monitor mine structural integrity, or advise and monitor mining crews.Supplemental taskTask 15226Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  18. Task 18. Review work plans to determine the effectiveness of activities for mitigating soil or groundwater contamination.Supplemental taskTask 19771Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  19. Task 19. Test industrial diamonds or abrasives, soil, or rocks to determine their geological characteristics, using optical, x-ray, heat, acid, or precision instruments.Supplemental taskTask 3714Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  20. Task 20. Study historical climate change indicators found in locations, such as ice sheets or rock formations to develop climate change models.Supplemental taskTask 19772Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  21. Task 21. Develop strategies for more environmentally friendly resource extraction and reclamation.Supplemental taskTask 19763Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  22. Task 22. Identify deposits of construction materials suitable for use as concrete aggregates, road fill, or other applications.Supplemental taskTask 20393Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  23. Task 23. Identify new sources of platinum group elements for industrial applications, such as automotive fuel cells or pollution abatement systems.Supplemental taskTask 19765Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  24. Task 24. Locate potential sources of geothermal energy.Supplemental taskTask 19767Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  25. Task 25. Research ways to reduce the ecological footprint of increasingly prevalent megacities.Supplemental taskTask 19770Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  26. Task 26. Collaborate with medical or health researchers to address health problems related to geological materials or processes.Supplemental taskTask 19760Rated by 31 occupational experts, August 2020
  27. Task 27. Determine ways to mitigate the negative consequences of mineral dust dispersion.Supplemental taskTask 19762Rated by 31 occupational experts, August 2020
  28. Task 28. Identify possible sites for carbon sequestration projects.Supplemental taskTask 19766Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  29. Task 29. Develop ways to capture or use gases burned off as waste during oil production processes.Supplemental taskTask 19764Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  30. Task 30. Research geomechanical or geochemical processes to be used in carbon sequestration projects.Supplemental taskTask 19769Rated by 31 occupational experts, August 2020
  31. Task 31. Develop applied software for the analysis and interpretation of geological data.Supplemental taskTask 3716Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020
  32. Task 32. Determine methods to incorporate geomethane or methane hydrates into global energy production or evaluate the potential environmental impacts of such incorporation.Supplemental taskTask 19761Rated by 32 occupational experts, August 2020

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