Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
O*NET Code: 19-2042.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Consultant GeologistCore Analysis OperatorCore AnalystCrystallographerDevelopment GeologistEngineering GeologistEnvironmental GeologistEnvironmental Protection GeologistExploration GeologistField GeologistGeochemistGeodesistGeological ScoutGeological SpecialistGeologistGeomagnetistGeomorphologistGeophysical ProspectorGeophysicistGeoscientist
⚡ Skills (17)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Speaking4/100
Science4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Mathematics3/100
Active Learning3/100
+ 7 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (142)
🔥Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Git
File versioning software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
Web platform development software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥MySQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
0ACD Systems Canvas
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Alara CRystalView
Analytical or scientific software
0Aquifer test software
Analytical or scientific software
0Atoll GeoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
0BOSS Didger
Data conversion software
0Bentley Systems gINT
Analytical or scientific software
0Bilko
Analytical or scientific software
0ChemStat
Analytical or scientific software
0Clover Technology GALENA
Analytical or scientific software
0Compass software
Analytical or scientific software
0CrystalMaker
Analytical or scientific software
0Data logger software
Analytical or scientific software
0Data mining software
Analytical or scientific software
0EPIC GIS
Analytical or scientific software
0ERDAS ER Mapper
Map creation software
0ESRI ArcIMS
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcInfo
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system
0EarthSoft EQuIS Geology
Data base user interface and query software
0EarthWorks Downhole Explorer
Analytical or scientific software
0Earthworks MaxiPit
Analytical or scientific software
0EasySolve Software SizePerm
Analytical or scientific software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Enigma software
Analytical or scientific software
0Evolution Computing EasyCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Evolution Computing FastCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Field data recorder software
Analytical or scientific software
0Gemcom GEMS
Analytical or scientific software
0Gemcom Surpac
Analytical or scientific software
0Geo-Logic Systems LithoTect Interpreter
Analytical or scientific software
0GeoModel
Analytical or scientific software
0GeoPLUS Petra
Data base user interface and query software
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS
Map creation software
0Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
Map creation software
0Geosoft DAP server
Data base user interface and query software
0Geosoft Oasis montaj
Map creation software
0Geospatial data abstraction library GDAL
Map creation software
0Geostatistical modeling GSTAT software
Analytical or scientific software
0Geostatistics software GS+
Analytical or scientific software
0Golden Software Surfer
Map creation software
0Gresens 92
Analytical or scientific software
0Groundwater Vistas
Analytical or scientific software
0Groundwater modeling system GMS
Analytical or scientific software
0HydroSOLVE AQTESOLV
Analytical or scientific software
0Hydrogeology Basin2
Analytical or scientific software
0IHS Energy PowerTools
Analytical or scientific software
0IRIS Seismic Processing Workshop
Analytical or scientific software
0Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
Map creation software
0Internet browser software
Internet browser software
0Interpex IXID
Analytical or scientific software
0Laboratory information management system LIMS
Analytical or scientific software
0Landmark Graphics GeoGraphix
Analytical or scientific software
0Landmark VIP
Analytical or scientific software
0Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
Map creation software
0MHC Document Express
Document management software
0MICRODEM
Map creation software
0MIT OASES
Analytical or scientific software
0MJ Systems Logsleuth
Data base user interface and query software
0MapInfo Professional
Map creation software
0Mapping software
Map creation software
0Maptek Vulcan
Analytical or scientific software
0Midland Valley 3DMove
Computer aided design CAD software
0MineGeo software
Map creation software
0MineSight
Computer aided design CAD software
0Multivariate statistical program MVSP software
Analytical or scientific software
0National Geophysical Data Center GEODAS
Analytical or scientific software
0OpenOffice.org
Office suite software
0OriginLab Origin
Analytical or scientific software
0PaleoMag
Analytical or scientific software
0PaleoTax
Analytical or scientific software
0Paleontological Statistics PAST
Analytical or scientific software
0Paradigm SKUA-GOCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Parameter Estimation PEST
Analytical or scientific software
0PolyMap
Analytical or scientific software
0PowerCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
0RSI ENVI
Analytical or scientific software
0RSI interactive data language IDL software
Analytical or scientific software
0Red Rock DeltaGraph
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare ChemFlux
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare DepthCon2000
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare Erupt
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare FIRSTPIX
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare GRADIX
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare GeoTrig
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare Geochemist's Workbench GWB
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare Grav2Dc
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare Jlog
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare MicroMODEL
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare Plan
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare Potent
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare QuickSyn
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare RockPack III
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare RockWorks
Geographic information system
0RockWare Stratbugs
Data base user interface and query software
0RockWare VEGO
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare Visual STUNT
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare WinSism
Analytical or scientific software
0Rockware CrossLog
Analytical or scientific software
0SACLANTCEN
Map creation software
0Schlumberger Inside Reality
Computer aided design CAD software
0Scientific Software Group FEFLOW
Analytical or scientific software
0Scientific Software Group Infinite Extent
Analytical or scientific software
0Scientific Software Group SVHeat
Analytical or scientific software
0SeeByte SeeTrack
Analytical or scientific software
0Seismic Micro-Technology KINGDOM
Analytical or scientific software
0Seismic interpretation software
Analytical or scientific software
0Seismic visualization software
Analytical or scientific software
0Shape software
Analytical or scientific software
0Socorro Scientific Software Refract2K
Analytical or scientific software
0Solvcalv
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0Starpint Software Super Slug
Analytical or scientific software
0StrainSim
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0Systat Software SigmaStat
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0TECHBASE
Analytical or scientific software
0Terrain surface mapping software
Map creation software
0Trimble Terramodel
Computer aided design CAD software
0Triton Elics International SeaClass
Analytical or scientific software
0Upperspace DesignCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Upperspace ModelCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Waterloo Hydrogeologic AquaChem
Analytical or scientific software
0Waterloo Hydrogeologic FlowPath II
Analytical or scientific software
0Well logging software
Analytical or scientific software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
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Salary: $50,000
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Surveyors
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Geodetic Surveyors
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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Salary: $50,000
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Petroleum Engineers
Salary: $50,000
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Surveying and Mapping Technicians
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Soil and Plant Scientists
Salary: $50,000
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Biologists
Salary: $50,000
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Conservation Scientists
Salary: $50,000
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📊 Skills Comparison
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers → Petroleum Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (85% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (17)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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Science
Current: 4Target: 3
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Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 3
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