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.
47 alternate job titles:
Consultant Geologist
Core Analysis Operator
Core Analyst
Crystallographer
Development Geologist
Engineering Geologist
Environmental Geologist
Environmental Protection Geologist
Exploration Geologist
Field Geologist
Geochemist
Geodesist
Geological Scout
Geological Specialist
Geologist
Geomagnetist
Geomorphologist
Geophysical Prospector
Geophysicist
Geoscientist
Invertebrate Paleontologist
Marine Geologist
Micro Paleontologist
Mine Geologist
Mineralogist
Mining Production Geologist
Mud Logging Data Analyst
Mud Logging Data Engineer
Oceanographer
Oceanologist
Operations Geologist
Paleontologist
Petrographer
Petroleum Geologist
Petrologist
Petrophysicist
Project Geologist
Project Geophysicist
Prospector
Research Geologist
Sedimentationist
Seismologist
Soils Engineer
Spectral Geologist
Stratigrapher
Volcanologist
Wellsite Geologist
Salary Information
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers: $99,240 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Analyze geological or geographical data. | Analysis |
| Interpret research or operational data. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to gain information about products or processes. | Analysis |
| Design research studies to obtain scientific information. | Analysis |
| Research geological features or processes. | Analysis |
| Communicate results of environmental research. | Analysis |
| Analyze geological samples. | Analysis |
| Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives. | Analysis |
| Research hydrologic features or processes. | Analysis |
| Analyze environmental data. | Analysis |
| Prepare maps. | General |
| Locate natural resources using geospatial or other environmental data. | General |
| Measure environmental characteristics. | General |
| Instruct college students in physical or life sciences. | General |
| Determine methods to minimize environmental impact of activities. | General |
| Collect data about project sites. | General |
| Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards. | General |
| Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy. | General |
| Advise others about environmental management or conservation. | Management |
| Coordinate cross-disciplinary research programs. | Management |
| Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources. | Management |
| Advise others on management of emergencies or hazardous situations or materials. | Management |
| Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. | Communication |
| Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards. | Communication |
| Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use. | Development |
| Develop sustainable industrial or development methods. | Development |
| Review plans or proposals for environmental conservation. | Maintenance |
| Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Monitor construction operations. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Git | File versioning software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP | Web platform development software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| ACD Systems Canvas | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Alara CRystalView | Analytical or scientific software |
| Aquifer test software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Atoll GeoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Bentley Systems gINT | Analytical or scientific software |
| Bilko | Analytical or scientific software |
| ChemStat | Analytical or scientific software |
| Clover Technology GALENA | Analytical or scientific software |
| Compass software | Analytical or scientific software |
| CrystalMaker | Analytical or scientific software |
| Data logger software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Data mining software | Analytical or scientific software |
| EPIC GIS | Analytical or scientific software |
| ERDAS ER Mapper | Map creation software |
| EarthWorks Downhole Explorer | Analytical or scientific software |
| Earthworks MaxiPit | Analytical or scientific software |
| EasySolve Software SizePerm | Analytical or scientific software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Enigma software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Evolution Computing EasyCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Evolution Computing FastCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Field data recorder software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Gemcom GEMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Gemcom Surpac | Analytical or scientific software |
| Geo-Logic Systems LithoTect Interpreter | Analytical or scientific software |
| GeoModel | Analytical or scientific software |
| Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS | Map creation software |
| Geomechanical design analysis GDA software | Map creation software |
| Geosoft Oasis montaj | Map creation software |
| Geospatial data abstraction library GDAL | Map creation software |
| Geostatistical modeling GSTAT software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Geostatistics software GS+ | Analytical or scientific software |
| Golden Software Surfer | Map creation software |
| Gresens 92 | Analytical or scientific software |
| Groundwater Vistas | Analytical or scientific software |
| Groundwater modeling system GMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| HydroSOLVE AQTESOLV | Analytical or scientific software |
| Hydrogeology Basin2 | Analytical or scientific software |
| IHS Energy PowerTools | Analytical or scientific software |
| IRIS Seismic Processing Workshop | Analytical or scientific software |
| Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK | Map creation software |
| Internet browser software | Internet browser software |
| Interpex IXID | Analytical or scientific software |
| Laboratory information management system LIMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Landmark Graphics GeoGraphix | Analytical or scientific software |
| Landmark VIP | Analytical or scientific software |
| Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE | Map creation software |
| MHC Document Express | Document management software |
| MICRODEM | Map creation software |
| MIT OASES | Analytical or scientific software |
| MapInfo Professional | Map creation software |
| Mapping software | Map creation software |
| Maptek Vulcan | Analytical or scientific software |
| Midland Valley 3DMove | Computer aided design CAD software |
| MineGeo software | Map creation software |
| MineSight | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Multivariate statistical program MVSP software | Analytical or scientific software |
| National Geophysical Data Center GEODAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| OpenOffice.org | Office suite software |
| OriginLab Origin | Analytical or scientific software |
| PaleoMag | Analytical or scientific software |
| PaleoTax | Analytical or scientific software |
| Paleontological Statistics PAST | Analytical or scientific software |
| Paradigm SKUA-GOCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Parameter Estimation PEST | Analytical or scientific software |
| PolyMap | Analytical or scientific software |
| PowerCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| RSI ENVI | Analytical or scientific software |
| RSI interactive data language IDL software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Red Rock DeltaGraph | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare ChemFlux | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare DepthCon2000 | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare Erupt | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare FIRSTPIX | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare GRADIX | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare GeoTrig | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare Geochemist's Workbench GWB | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare Grav2Dc | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare Jlog | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare MicroMODEL | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare Plan | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare Potent | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare QuickSyn | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare RockPack III | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare VEGO | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare Visual STUNT | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare WinSism | Analytical or scientific software |
| Rockware CrossLog | Analytical or scientific software |
| SACLANTCEN | Map creation software |
| Schlumberger Inside Reality | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Scientific Software Group FEFLOW | Analytical or scientific software |
| Scientific Software Group Infinite Extent | Analytical or scientific software |
| Scientific Software Group SVHeat | Analytical or scientific software |
| SeeByte SeeTrack | Analytical or scientific software |
| Seismic Micro-Technology KINGDOM | Analytical or scientific software |
| Seismic interpretation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Seismic visualization software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Shape software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Socorro Scientific Software Refract2K | Analytical or scientific software |
| Solvcalv | Analytical or scientific software |
| Starpint Software Super Slug | Analytical or scientific software |
| StrainSim | Analytical or scientific software |
| Systat Software SigmaStat | Analytical or scientific software |
| TECHBASE | Analytical or scientific software |
| Terrain surface mapping software | Map creation software |
| Trimble Terramodel | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Triton Elics International SeaClass | Analytical or scientific software |
| Upperspace DesignCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Upperspace ModelCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Waterloo Hydrogeologic AquaChem | Analytical or scientific software |
| Waterloo Hydrogeologic FlowPath II | Analytical or scientific software |
| Well logging software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcIMS | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcInfo | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcView | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS software | Geographic information system |
| RockWare RockWorks | Geographic information system |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| MySQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| BOSS Didger | Data conversion software |
| EarthSoft EQuIS Geology | Data base user interface and query software |
| GeoPLUS Petra | Data base user interface and query software |
| Geosoft DAP server | Data base user interface and query software |
| MJ Systems Logsleuth | Data base user interface and query software |
| RockWare Stratbugs | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| ArcGIS Enterprise Administration Professional | Environmental Systems Research Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Coal Geologist | American Association of Petroleum Geologists | Not Available |
| Certified Petroleum Geologist | American Association of Petroleum Geologists | Not Available |
| Certified Petroleum Geophysicist | American Association of Petroleum Geologists | Not Available |
| Qualified Environmental Professional | Board for Global EHS Credentialing | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Professional | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
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