Geoscientists
Also called:
Geologist, Geophysicist, Project Geologist, Mine Geologist
see titles from the Navy.
Aerographer's Mate; Geospatial Information and Services (GIandS) Officer; Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) Services Officer; Meteorology and Oceanography Watch Officer; Staff Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) Officer
What they 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, oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, crystallographers, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.
On the job, you would:
- Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos.
- Locate and estimate probable natural gas, oil, or mineral ore deposits or underground water resources, using aerial photographs, charts, or research or survey results.
- 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.
Engineering and Technology
- product and service development
- computers and electronics
Math and Science
- geography
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
Business
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Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
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Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Analytical Thinking
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Dependability
- Cooperation
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- EarthWorks Downhole Explorer
- RockWare Geochemist's Workbench GWB
Map creation software
- ESRI ArcView
- Geosoft Oasis montaj
Computer aided design CAD software
- Atoll GeoCAD
- Trimble Terramodel
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bachelor's degree or
master's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$90,890
per year, on average
This work is part of the .
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Navy.
