(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Geographers
Job Description
Study nature and use of areas of 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
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. |
100
|
Gather and compile geographic data from sources including censuses, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps. |
100
|
Develop, operate, and maintain geographical information (GIS) computer systems, including hardware, software, plotters, digitizers, printers, and video cameras. |
100
|
Provide geographical information systems support to the private and public sectors. |
100
|
Study the economic, political, and cultural characteristics of a specific region's population. |
100
|
Locate and obtain existing geographic information databases. |
100
|
Conduct fieldwork at outdoor sites. |
96
|
Write and present reports of research findings. |
96
|
Analyze geographic distributions of physical and cultural phenomena on local, regional, continental, or global scales. |
92
|
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. |
85
|
Teach geography. |
84
|
Collect data on physical characteristics of specified areas, such as geological formations, climates, and vegetation, using surveying or meteorological equipment. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
86
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
84
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
83
|
Processing Information
|
81
|
Getting Information
|
79
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
78
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
78
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
77
|
Thinking Creatively
|
75
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
74
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
73
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
73
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
73
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
69
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
67
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
65
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
63
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
61
|
Interacting With Computers
|
60
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
60
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
59
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
55
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
55
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
54
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
53
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
51
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
51
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
49
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
48
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
47
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
43
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
37
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
30
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
27
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
24
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
21
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
18
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
15
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
14
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
13
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
7
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|