Geographer

Geographer

Joe Kelly

description- The study of nature and the earths surface and relating interactions with physical and cultural phenamena.

interest- Investigative-You need to have the will to think and work with ideas.

tasks completed in career-


 * 1**. Write and present reports of research findings.
 * 2**. Create and modify maps, graphs, or diagrams, using geographical information software


 * 3**. Gather and compile geographic data from sources including censuses, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
 * 4**. Analyze geographic distributions of physical and cultural phenomena on local, regional, continental, or global scales.
 * 5**. Develop, operate, and maintain geographical information (GIS) computer systems, including hardware, software, plotters, digitizers, printers, and video cameras.
 * 6**. 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.
 * 7**. Teach geography.
 * 8**. Provide geographical information systems support to the private and public sectors.
 * 9**. Study the economic, political, and cultural characteristics of a specific region's population.
 * 10**. Locate and obtain existing geographic information databases.
 * 11**. Conduct fieldwork at outdoor sites.


 * skills required-**

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Writing

Speaking

Judgment and Decision Making

Complex Problem Solving

Active Learning

Knowledge required-

Geography

English Language

Computers and Electronics

Sociology and Anthropology

Education and Training

Mathematics

History and Archeology

bacheolrs degree at a minimum
 * education required-**