| Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.) |
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| 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. |
| Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software. |
| Search for and review research articles or environmental, historical, and technical reports. |
| Assess ground or surface water movement to provide advice regarding issues such as waste management, route and site selection, or the restoration of contaminated sites. |
| Prepare geological maps, cross-sectional diagrams, charts, or reports concerning mineral extraction, land use, or resource management, using results of fieldwork or laboratory research. |
| 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. |
| Conduct geological or geophysical studies to provide information for use in regional development, site selection, or development of public works projects. |
| Measure characteristics of the Earth, such as gravity or magnetic fields, using equipment such as seismographs, gravimeters, torsion balances, or magnetometers. |
| Top Skills used in this Job |
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| Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
| Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
| Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
| Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
| Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
| Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| Time Management - Managing one`s own time and the time of others. |
| Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
| Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
