OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE Geoscientist (19-4042.00) At-a-Glance Statistics Sample Engineering Geologist, Environmental Protection Geologist, Exploration Geologist, Geological Specialist, Geologist, Geophysicist, Geoscientist, Mine Geologist, Job Titles Petroleum Geologist, Project Geologist Key Tasks Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management. Develop applied software for the analysis and interpretation of geological data. Determine methods to incorporate geomethane or methane hydrates into global energy production or evaluate the potential environmental impacts of such incorporation. Determine ways to mitigate the negative consequences of mineral dust dispersion. Develop strategies for more environmentally friendly resource extraction and reclamation. Identify new sources of platinum group elements for industrial applications, such as automotive fuel cells or pollution abatement systems. Identify possible sites for carbon sequestration projects. Research geomechanical or geochemical processes to be used in carbon sequestration projects. Research ways to reduce the ecological footprint of increasingly prevalent megacities. Review work plans to determine the effectiveness of activities for mitigating soil or groundwater contamination. Study historical climate change indicators found in locations such as ice sheets or rock formations to develop climate change models. All data sourced fromO*NET OnLine (2018) https./Avww .onetonline.org/. ------- Education and Training Top Industries Bachelor's Degree 50% Master's Degree 25% Doctoral Degree 13% Median Wages Hourly $44.25 EH Annually $92,040 Mining, Quarrying, Oil, and Gas Extraction Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Number Employed 31,000 positions 3,600 job openings Top Ten States for Occupational Percentage Growth TN CO OR UT FL NC NY WA TX MO ------- |