geographic information systems
The tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).
digital
Hydrogeologists study the distribution, quality and flow of water in order to keep mine workings free of nuisance water and to ensure an adequate supply of process water. They supply and evaluate information which will protect ground and surface water from contamination.
Competences and skills
23 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
1 competencegeology
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
green
Essential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemodel groundwater
Model groundwater flow. Analyse groundwater temperature and characteristics. Identify geological formations and man-made influence.
green
Sector-specific
4 competencesassess groundwater environmental impact
Estimate environmental impact of groundwater abstraction and management activities.
green
manage land resources permits
Study the potential impact of land resource utilisation on water and aquatic habitats. Make recommendations as to the approval or rejection of permits for those purposes.
green
perform water analysis
Collect and analyse samples of surface water and groundwater to analyse them.
study groundwater
Prepare and conduct field studies in order to determine groundwater quality. Analyse and interpret maps, models and geographical data. Compose a picture of area groundwater and land contamination. File reports on issues with landfill groundwater, e.g. area pollution caused by coal combustion products.
green
Cross-sector
8 competencesaddress problems critically
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods of tackling the situation.
assess impact of industrial activities
Analyse data to estimate the impact of industrial activities on resource availability and groundwater quality.
green
create GIS reports
Use relevant geographic informations systems to create reports and maps based on geospatial information, using GIS software programmes.
digital
create thematic maps
Use various techniques such as choropleth mapping and dasymetric mapping to create thematic maps based on geospatial information, using software programmes.
digital
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.
green
identify GIS issues
Highlight GIS-issues that require special attention. Report on these issues and their development on a regular basis.
digital
liaise with industrial professionals
Establish relationships with engineers and other industrial professionals.
prepare scientific reports
Prepare reports that describe results and processes of scientific or technical research, or assess its progress. These reports help researchers to keep up to date with recent findings.
Optional knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencescoastal management
The process of reaching and maintaining an equilibrium between natural phaenomena and human activities in coastal areas.
hydrology
The study of the water concerning the availability and movement of water as well as the impact of human activities on the water cycle.
- Scope note
- Excludes the study of groundwater, which is the focus of hydrogeology.
watershed development
The study of the relevant characteristics of a watershed aimed at the sustainable distribution of its resources and the process of creating and implementing plans, programs, and projects to sustain and enhance watershed functions that affect the plant, animal and human communities within a watershed boundary.
green
Cross-sector
2 competenceschemistry
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
geography
The scientific discipline that studies the land, phenomena, characteristics and inhabitants of Earth. This field seeks to understand the natural and man-made complexities of Earth. It explores the social, political, and economic characteristics of human societies as well as the morphological properties of the Earth.
Optional skills and competences 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesnegotiate land access
Negotiate with landowners, tenants, mineral rights owners, regulatory bodies or other stakeholders to obtain permission to access areas of interest for exploration or sampling.
treat contaminated water
Treat contaminated water using a variety of techniques such as lagoons and reed beds.
green
Cross-sector
1 competenceperform water testing procedures
Conduct testing procedures on water quality, such as pH tests and dissolved solids. Understand instrumentation drawings.