Career Overview Apply geospatial technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS), to agricultural production or management activities, such as pest scouting, site-specific pesticide application, yield mapping, or variable-rate irrigation. May use computers to develop or analyze maps or remote sensing images to compare physical topography with data on soils, fertilizer, pests, …
Career Overview Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations. Also Known As Planner Program Officer Transportation Data Programs Manager Transportation Planner Alternate Job Titles Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS) Fleet Coordinator Planner Program Officer Traffic Analyst Transit Planner …
Career Overview 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, …
Career Overview Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams. Also Known As Research Associate Research Scientist Survey Methodologist Survey Researcher Alternate Job Titles Analytic Methodologist Bilingual Field Interviewer …
Career Overview Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems. Also Known As Geospatial Intelligence Analyst Image Scientist Remote Sensing Analyst Remote Sensing Scientist Alternate Job …
Career Overview Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management. Also Known As Coastal and Estuary Specialist Habitat Restoration Specialist Marine Habitat Resources Specialist Restoration Ecologist Alternate Job Titles Coastal and …
Career Overview Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, …
Career Overview Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, …
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Career Overview Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology. Also Known As Forecaster General Forecaster Meteorologist Research Meteorologist Alternate Job Titles Aerologist Air …
Career Overview Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Also Known As Analytical Chemist Chemist Research Chemist Scientist Alternate Job Titles Agricultural Chemist Air Quality Chemist Analytical Chemist Analytical Scientist Assay Development Scientist Astrochemist Bench Chemist Bench Scientist Ceramic Chemist …