Also known as:
Biogeographer, Economic Geographer, Geographer, Geomorphologist, GIS Geographer, Glaciologist, Physical Geographer, Political Geographer
SNAPSHOT
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Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.
| Leadership |
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| Critical decision making |
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| Level of responsibilities |
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| Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines |
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| Dealing and handling conflict |
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| Competition for this position |
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| Communication with others |
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| Work closely with team members, clients etc. |
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| Comfort of the work setting |
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| Exposure to extreme environmental conditions |
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| Exposure to job hazards |
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| Physical demands |
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DAILY TASKS
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| Collect data on physical characteristics of specified areas, such as geological formations, climates, and vegetation, using surveying or meteorological equipment. |
| Teach geography. |
| Provide consulting services in fields including resource development and management, business location and market area analysis, environmental hazards, regional cultural history, and urban social planning. |
| Conduct fieldwork at outdoor sites. |
| Provide geographical information systems support to the private and public sectors. |
| Locate and obtain existing geographic information databases. |
| Gather and compile geographic data from sources including censuses, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps. |
| Study the economic, political, and cultural characteristics of a specific region's population. |
| Analyze geographic distributions of physical and cultural phenomena on local, regional, continental, or global scales. |
| Develop, operate, and maintain geographical information (GIS) computer systems, including hardware, software, plotters, digitizers, printers, and video cameras. |
| Create and modify maps, graphs, or diagrams, using geographical information software and related equipment, and principles of cartography such as coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales. |
MAIN ACTIVITIES
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| Getting Information |
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
| Analyzing Data or Information |
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others |
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
| Processing Information |
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
| Interacting With Computers |
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events |
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge |
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
| Making Decisions and Solving Problems |
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
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| Geography |
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life. |
| English Language |
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
| Computers and Electronics |
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
| Sociology and Anthropology |
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins. |
| Education and Training |
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
| Mathematics |
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
| History and Archeology |
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures. |
| Law and Government |
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
KEY ABILITIES
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| Written Expression |
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
| Oral Expression |
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
| Written Comprehension |
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
| Inductive Reasoning |
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
| Oral Comprehension |
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
| Deductive Reasoning |
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
| Speech Clarity |
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
| Near Vision |
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
TOP SKILLS
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| Writing |
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
| Reading Comprehension |
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
| Critical Thinking |
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to 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. |
| Science |
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
| Speaking |
Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
| Judgment and Decision Making |
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
| Complex Problem Solving |
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
