O*NET-SOC 19-2042.00

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

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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.Core3703
Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.Core15224
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.Core3704
Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources, such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos.Core3702
Identify risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.Core20391
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.Supplemental3707
Prepare geological maps, cross-sectional diagrams, charts, or reports concerning mineral extraction, land use, or resource management, using results of fieldwork or laboratory research.Core3705
Communicate geological findings by writing research papers, participating in conferences, or teaching geological science at universities.Core3712
Inspect construction projects to analyze engineering problems, using test equipment or drilling machinery.Supplemental20392
Provide advice on the safe siting of new nuclear reactor projects or methods of nuclear waste management.Supplemental19768
Locate and estimate probable natural gas, oil, or mineral ore deposits or underground water resources, using aerial photographs, charts, or research or survey results.Core3706
Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management.Core3711
Measure characteristics of the Earth, such as gravity or magnetic fields, using equipment such as seismographs, gravimeters, torsion balances, or magnetometers.Core3713
Locate and review research articles or environmental, historical, or technical reports.Core20390
Conduct geological or geophysical studies to provide information for use in regional development, site selection, or development of public works projects.Core3709
Design geological mine maps, monitor mine structural integrity, or advise and monitor mining crews.Supplemental15226
Review environmental, historical, or technical reports and publications for accuracy.Core21176
Review work plans to determine the effectiveness of activities for mitigating soil or groundwater contamination.Supplemental19771
Test industrial diamonds or abrasives, soil, or rocks to determine their geological characteristics, using optical, x-ray, heat, acid, or precision instruments.Supplemental3714
Study historical climate change indicators found in locations, such as ice sheets or rock formations to develop climate change models.Supplemental19772
Develop strategies for more environmentally friendly resource extraction and reclamation.Supplemental19763
Identify deposits of construction materials suitable for use as concrete aggregates, road fill, or other applications.Supplemental20393
Identify new sources of platinum group elements for industrial applications, such as automotive fuel cells or pollution abatement systems.Supplemental19765
Locate potential sources of geothermal energy.Supplemental19767
Research ways to reduce the ecological footprint of increasingly prevalent megacities.Supplemental19770
Collaborate with medical or health researchers to address health problems related to geological materials or processes.Supplemental19760
Determine ways to mitigate the negative consequences of mineral dust dispersion.Supplemental19762
Identify possible sites for carbon sequestration projects.Supplemental19766
Develop ways to capture or use gases burned off as waste during oil production processes.Supplemental19764
Research geomechanical or geochemical processes to be used in carbon sequestration projects.Supplemental19769
Develop applied software for the analysis and interpretation of geological data.Supplemental3716
Determine methods to incorporate geomethane or methane hydrates into global energy production or evaluate the potential environmental impacts of such incorporation.Supplemental19761

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 140 examples in 17 categories, 17 Hot Technology

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Graphics or photo imaging software

ACD Systems Canvas
Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology

Document management software

Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
MHC Document Express

Analytical or scientific software

Alara CRystalView
Aquifer test software
Bentley Systems gINT
Bilko
ChemStat
Clover Technology GALENA
Compass software
CrystalMaker
Data logger software
Data mining software
EarthWorks Downhole Explorer
Earthworks MaxiPit
EasySolve Software SizePerm
Enigma software
EPIC GIS
Field data recorder software
Gemcom GEMS
Gemcom Surpac
Geo-Logic Systems LithoTect Interpreter
GeoModel
Geostatistical modeling GSTAT software
Geostatistics software GS+
Gresens 92
Groundwater modeling system GMS
Groundwater Vistas
Hydrogeology Basin2
HydroSOLVE AQTESOLV
IHS Energy PowerTools
Interpex IXID
IRIS Seismic Processing Workshop
Laboratory information management system LIMS
Landmark Graphics GeoGraphix
Landmark VIP
Maptek Vulcan
MIT OASES
Multivariate statistical program MVSP software
National Geophysical Data Center GEODAS
OriginLab Origin
PaleoMag
Paleontological Statistics PAST
PaleoTax
Parameter Estimation PEST
PolyMap
Red Rock DeltaGraph
RockWare ChemFlux
Rockware CrossLog
RockWare DepthCon2000
RockWare Erupt
RockWare FIRSTPIX
RockWare Geochemist's Workbench GWB
RockWare GeoTrig
RockWare GRADIX
RockWare Grav2Dc
RockWare Jlog
RockWare MicroMODEL
RockWare Plan
RockWare Potent
RockWare QuickSyn
RockWare RockPack III
RockWare VEGO
RockWare Visual STUNT
RockWare WinSism
RSI ENVI
RSI interactive data language IDL software
SASHot Technology
Scientific Software Group FEFLOW
Scientific Software Group Infinite Extent
Scientific Software Group SVHeat
SeeByte SeeTrack
Seismic interpretation software
Seismic Micro-Technology KINGDOM
Seismic visualization software
Shape software
Socorro Scientific Software Refract2K
Solvcalv
Starpint Software Super Slug
StrainSim
Systat Software SigmaStat
TECHBASE
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
Triton Elics International SeaClass
Waterloo Hydrogeologic AquaChem
Waterloo Hydrogeologic FlowPath II
Well logging software

Computer aided design CAD software

Atoll GeoCAD
Autodesk AutoCADHot TechnologyIn Demand
Evolution Computing EasyCAD
Evolution Computing FastCAD
Midland Valley 3DMove
MineSight
Paradigm SKUA-GOCAD
PowerCAD
Schlumberger Inside Reality
Trimble Terramodel
Upperspace DesignCAD
Upperspace ModelCAD

Data conversion software

BOSS Didger

Data base user interface and query software

EarthSoft EQuIS Geology
GeoPLUS Petra
Geosoft DAP server
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
MJ Systems Logsleuth
MySQLHot Technology
RockWare Stratbugs

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Map creation software

ERDAS ER Mapper
Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS
Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
Geosoft Oasis montaj
Geospatial data abstraction library GDAL
Golden Software Surfer
Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
MapInfo Professional
Mapping software
MICRODEM
MineGeo software
SACLANTCEN
Terrain surface mapping software

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
ESRI ArcIMS
ESRI ArcInfo
ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system GIS systemsIn Demand
RockWare RockWorks

File versioning software

GitHot TechnologyIn Demand

Web platform development software

Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
OpenOffice.org

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand

Object or component oriented development software

PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Collect data about project sites.
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WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 8 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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- Augments 3
- Informs 2
- Apify automationclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Web scraping data extraction engineclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Firecrawl automationclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Photography masteryclaudeskills.infoAugments
- omero-integrationk-dense-ai/scientific-agent-skills1,872 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Snyk Warn
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
Research hydrologic features or processes.
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Research geological features or processes.
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Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
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Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor construction operations.
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Measure environmental characteristics.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
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Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
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Review plans or proposals for environmental conservation.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Locate natural resources using geospatial or other environmental data.
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Analyze geological samples.
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Analyze environmental data.
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Analyze geological or geographical data.
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Interpret research or operational data.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Determine methods to minimize environmental impact of activities.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
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Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.
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Prepare maps.
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Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.
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Design research studies to obtain scientific information.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Communicate results of environmental research.
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Training and Teaching Others

Instruct college students in physical or life sciences.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Coordinate cross-disciplinary research programs.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
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Advise others on management of emergencies or hazardous situations or materials.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill1 of 29

Distinct tools8

Level mix

Replaces 3
Augments 3
Informs 2

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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No NICE work role maps to this job.