1. Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude for a Successful Career as a Geoscientist Technician in the Federal Government

2. Office of Personnel Management major Job descriptions related to Geoscience Technicians www.usajobs.gov www.usajobs.gov Physical Science Hydrologic Engineering Biological Science Forestry Soil Conservation

3. Attitude Meticulous nature--collecting and analyzing geoscience data requires accuracy and precision--keen attention to detail and the ability to follow complicated procedures. Desire and ability to learn and discover Curiosity about the natural world Collaborate and work well with others-- working in a team environment is common

4. Knowledge and Skills Basic geology: environmental, rock and minerals, processes, weather, hazards… Computer skills: hardware and software Basic chemistry Basic physics Geography Geographic Information Systems Math: algebra, geometry, trigonometry