Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Does not pass

• Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 13.0% of the role's time · $316M

• Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources, such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 11.7% of the role's time · $285M

• 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.

  physical work, outside the screen · 9.5% of the role's time · $231M

• Communicate geological findings by writing research papers, participating in conferences, or teaching geological science at universities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 9.2% of the role's time · $222M

• Prepare geological maps, cross-sectional diagrams, charts, or reports concerning mineral extraction, land use, or resource management, using results of fieldwork or laboratory research.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.9% of the role's time · $167M

• Locate and review research articles or environmental, historical, or technical reports.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.7% of the role's time · $163M · waiting on a check

• 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.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.0% of the role's time · $145M

• Identify risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.5% of the role's time · $109M

• Measure characteristics of the Earth, such as gravity or magnetic fields, using equipment such as seismographs, gravimeters, torsion balances, or magnetometers.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.8% of the role's time · $91.3M

• Locate and estimate probable natural gas, oil, or mineral ore deposits or underground water resources, using aerial photographs, charts, or research or survey results.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.5% of the role's time · $85.4M

• Review environmental, historical, or technical reports and publications for accuracy.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $68.3M · waiting on a check

• 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.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.4% of the role's time · $57.9M

• Review work plans to determine the effectiveness of activities for mitigating soil or groundwater contamination.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.2% of the role's time · $53.5M

• Conduct geological or geophysical studies to provide information for use in regional development, site selection, or development of public works projects.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.1% of the role's time · $51.5M

• Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.9% of the role's time · $45.4M

• Test industrial diamonds or abrasives, soil, or rocks to determine their geological characteristics, using optical, x-ray, heat, acid, or precision instruments.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $36.2M

• Design geological mine maps, monitor mine structural integrity, or advise and monitor mining crews.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $32.1M

• Identify deposits of construction materials suitable for use as concrete aggregates, road fill, or other applications.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 1.1% of the role's time · $27.4M

• Study historical climate change indicators found in locations, such as ice sheets or rock formations to develop climate change models.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $24.6M

• Identify possible sites for carbon sequestration projects.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.0% of the role's time · $23.6M

• Locate potential sources of geothermal energy.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.9% of the role's time · $22.2M

• Inspect construction projects to analyze engineering problems, using test equipment or drilling machinery.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $22.0M

• Develop strategies for more environmentally friendly resource extraction and reclamation.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $21.2M

• Identify new sources of platinum group elements for industrial applications, such as automotive fuel cells or pollution abatement systems.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $18.5M

• Provide advice on the safe siting of new nuclear reactor projects or methods of nuclear waste management.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.7% of the role's time · $16.6M

• Develop ways to capture or use gases burned off as waste during oil production processes.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $16.6M

• Research geomechanical or geochemical processes to be used in carbon sequestration projects.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $12.6M

• Determine ways to mitigate the negative consequences of mineral dust dispersion.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $10.3M

• Research ways to reduce the ecological footprint of increasingly prevalent megacities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $8.1M

• Collaborate with medical or health researchers to address health problems related to geological materials or processes.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.3% of the role's time · $7.5M

• Determine methods to incorporate geomethane or methane hydrates into global energy production or evaluate the potential environmental impacts of such incorporation.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.2% of the role's time · $5.7M