The tasks · Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersSOC 19-2042.00
88% · agentMostly automatable
Prepare geological maps, diagrams, charts, and technical reportsWhat can do this →
85% · agentMostly automatable
82% · agentMostly automatable
Locate and estimate natural resources using aerial photos, charts, and survey dataWhat can do this →
78% · agentMostly automatable
Advise on construction, resource management, and environmental issuesWhat can do this →
42% · you keepPartly automatable
Conduct field surveys, sample collection, drilling programs, and on-site measurementsWhat can do this →
18% · you keepBarely automatable
The team4 agents · 4 need no setup
Geological Data Analysis Agent
Python · ESRI ArcGIS software · The MathWorks MATLAB
● No integration needed
Mapping and Reporting Agent
Autodesk AutoCAD · ESRI ArcGIS software · Microsoft Word
● No integration needed
Geological Research Agent
Python · SAS · Search
● No integration needed
Resource Location Agent
ESRI ArcGIS software · Microsoft Excel · Python
● No integration needed
You keep this
Approve final geological assessments and resource estimates for regulatory or commercial useOwn accountability for safety recommendations on nuclear reactor siting and hazardous materials managementConduct physical field measurements and on-site inspections requiring specialized equipment operationDeliver expert testimony and maintain professional liability for geological consulting decisions
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The most automatable work in this job, and the one tool we would use for each. Every task has a page of its own with the reasoning and every occupation that does it.
