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label = "Post-Baccalaureate Certificate"
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category = "Bachelor's degree"
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teleworkable = true
usageRelease = "2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2"

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percentile = 64
band = "Moderate"
version = "ai-exposure-index-v1"
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percentile = 65
source = "felten_aioe"

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percentile = 68
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percentile = 61
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value = 0.63
percentile = 53
band = "Moderate"
note = "A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking."

[aiOutlook.eloundou]
alpha = 0.11111111111111112
beta = 0.4666666666666667
gamma = 0.8222222222222223

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growthPercent = 3.2
growthPercentile = 54
direction = "About average"
annualOpeningsThousands = 2
annualOpeningsPercentile = 27
employment2024Thousands = 25.1
employment2034Thousands = 26

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source = "felten_aioe"
label = "Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.)"
value = 0.7143481
percentile = 65
band = "Moderate"
note = "How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss."

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source = "eloundou_gamma"
label = "LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou)"
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percentile = 68
band = "High"
note = "Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank."

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "microsoft_applicability"
label = "AI assistant applicability (Microsoft)"
value = 0.17373819901361862
percentile = 61
band = "Moderate"
note = "How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement."

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task = "Locate and review research articles or environmental, historical, or technical reports."
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importance = 3.8

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task = "Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management."
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importance = 3.81

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task = "Design geological mine maps, monitor mine structural integrity, or advise and monitor mining crews."
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importance = 3.69

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task = "Develop applied software for the analysis and interpretation of geological data."
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importance = 2.84

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task = "Identify risks for natural disasters, such as mudslides, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions."
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importance = 4.17

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "bls_employment_projections"
version = "2024-2034"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "dingel_neiman"
version = "dingel-neiman-workathome"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "felten_aioe"
version = "felten-raj-seamans-aioe"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "frey_osborne"
version = "frey-osborne-automation"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"
version = "working-with-ai"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"
version = "gpts-are-gpts"

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autonomyMedian = 4
dominantCollaboration = "directive"
automationShare = 34.11
augmentationShare = 59.09
workUsePercent = 30.99
release = "2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2"

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label = "directive"
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label = "learning"
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label = "task iteration"
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label = "validation"
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label = "feedback loop"
percent = 1.67

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label = "coursework"
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label = "work"
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label = "personal"
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task = "Locate and review research articles or environmental, historical, or technical reports."
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sampleCount = 805

[[aiPlaybook.delegatedTasks]]
task = "Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management."
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sampleCount = 41

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task = "Locate and review research articles or environmental, historical, or technical reports."
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task = "Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management."
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[[aiPlaybook.seedPrompts]]
prompt = "Do this for me: locate and review research articles or environmental, historical, or technical reports. Give me a finished draft I can review and adjust."
collaboration = "directive"

[[aiPlaybook.seedPrompts]]
prompt = "Teach me how to advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management, then check my work as I try it myself."
collaboration = "learning"

[[aiPlaybook.seedPrompts]]
prompt = "Do this for me: design geological mine maps, monitor mine structural integrity, or advise and monitor mining crews. Give me a finished draft I can review and adjust."
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tasks = 32
skills = 45
capabilities = 120
tools = 140
relatedRoles = 20

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version = "30.3"
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contentHash = "d1d6bcc2ff8af8e2"

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[[skills]]
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[[tools]]
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inDemand = true

[[tools]]
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inDemand = true

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example = "Microsoft Excel"
category = "Spreadsheet software"
hot = true
inDemand = true

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Office software"
category = "Office suite software"
hot = true
inDemand = true

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Outlook"
category = "Electronic mail software"
hot = true
inDemand = true

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft PowerPoint"
category = "Presentation software"
hot = true
inDemand = true

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Word"
category = "Word processing software"
hot = true
inDemand = true

[[tools]]
example = "Python"
category = "Object or component oriented development software"
hot = true
inDemand = true

[[tools]]
example = "Adobe Acrobat"
category = "Document management software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Adobe Photoshop"
category = "Graphics or photo imaging software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Access"
category = "Data base user interface and query software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP"
category = "Web platform development software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Project"
category = "Project management software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "MySQL"
category = "Data base user interface and query software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "SAS"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "The MathWorks MATLAB"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Geographic information system GIS systems"
category = "Geographic information system"
hot = false
inDemand = true

[[tools]]
example = "ACD Systems Canvas"
category = "Graphics or photo imaging software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Alara CRystalView"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Aquifer test software"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Atoll GeoCAD"
category = "Computer aided design CAD software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Bentley Systems gINT"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Bilko"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "BOSS Didger"
category = "Data conversion software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "ChemStat"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Clover Technology GALENA"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Compass software"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "CrystalMaker"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Data logger software"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Data mining software"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "EarthSoft EQuIS Geology"
category = "Data base user interface and query software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "EarthWorks Downhole Explorer"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Earthworks MaxiPit"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "EasySolve Software SizePerm"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Email software"
category = "Electronic mail software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Enigma software"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "EPIC GIS"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "ERDAS ER Mapper"
category = "Map creation software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "ESRI ArcIMS"
category = "Geographic information system"
hot = false
inDemand = false

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name = "E-Mail"
value = 4.84

[[workContext]]
name = "Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams"
value = 4.53

[[workContext]]
name = "Freedom to Make Decisions"
value = 4.22

[[workContext]]
name = "Telephone Conversations"
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[[workContext]]
name = "Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals"
value = 4.12

[[workContext]]
name = "Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team"
value = 4

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[[workContext]]
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value = 3.77

[[workContext]]
name = "Contact With Others"
value = 3.75

[[workContext]]
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value = 3.56

[[workContext]]
name = "Time Pressure"
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[[workContext]]
name = "Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results"
value = 3.41

[[workContext]]
name = "Level of Competition"
value = 3.34

[[workContext]]
name = "Written Letters and Memos"
value = 3.26

[[workContext]]
name = "Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities"
value = 3.22

[[workContext]]
name = "Health and Safety of Other Workers"
value = 3.03

[[workContext]]
name = "Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions"
value = 3.03

[[workContext]]
name = "In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment"
value = 3

[[workContext]]
name = "Frequency of Decision Making"
value = 2.97

[[workContext]]
name = "Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers"
value = 2.94

[[workContext]]
name = "Public Speaking"
value = 2.91

[[workContext]]
name = "Deal With External Customers or the Public in General"
value = 2.91

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Repeating Same Tasks"
value = 2.91

[[workContext]]
name = "Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets"
value = 2.66

[[workContext]]
name = "Physical Proximity"
value = 2.56

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Standing"
value = 2.56

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable"
value = 2.47

[[workContext]]
name = "Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled"
value = 2.41

[[workContext]]
name = "Outdoors, Under Cover"
value = 2.41

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Contaminants"
value = 2.39

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls"
value = 2.39

[[workContext]]
name = "Conflict Situations"
value = 2.38

[[workContext]]
name = "Consequence of Error"
value = 2.38

[[workContext]]
name = "Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People"
value = 2.25

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures"
value = 2.23

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions"
value = 2.13

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings"
value = 2.1

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Hazardous Equipment"
value = 2.09

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Walking or Running"
value = 2.09

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Hazardous Conditions"
value = 2

[[personFit]]
name = "Investigative"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 7

[[personFit]]
name = "Physical Science"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 6.5

[[personFit]]
name = "Realistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 5.59

[[personFit]]
name = "Dependability"
family = "work_style"
value = 5

[[personFit]]
name = "Mathematics/Statistics"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 4.99

[[personFit]]
name = "Nature/Outdoors"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 4.57

[[personFit]]
name = "Conventional"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 4.16

[[personFit]]
name = "Engineering"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 4.05

[[personFit]]
name = "Attention to Detail"
family = "work_style"
value = 4

[[personFit]]
name = "Intellectual Curiosity"
family = "work_style"
value = 3

[[personFit]]
name = "Information Technology"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.8

[[personFit]]
name = "Artistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 2.72

[[personFit]]
name = "Mechanics/Electronics"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.56

[[personFit]]
name = "Physical/Manual Labor"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.54

[[personFit]]
name = "Teaching/Education"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.38

[[personFit]]
name = "Public Speaking"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.38

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "19-2043.00"
slug = "role-19-2043-00"
title = "Hydrologists"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "19-2041.03"
slug = "role-19-2041-03"
title = "Industrial Ecologists"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "19-1031.00"
slug = "role-19-1031-00"
title = "Conservation Scientists"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "19-1013.00"
slug = "role-19-1013-00"
title = "Soil and Plant Scientists"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "19-3092.00"
slug = "role-19-3092-00"
title = "Geographers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-2151.00"
slug = "role-17-2151-00"
title = "Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "19-1029.04"
slug = "role-19-1029-04"
title = "Biologists"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "15-2051.00"
slug = "role-15-2051-00"
title = "Data Scientists"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "19-2041.00"
slug = "role-19-2041-00"
title = "Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "19-2021.00"
slug = "role-19-2021-00"
title = "Atmospheric and Space Scientists"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "19-4043.00"
slug = "role-19-4043-00"
title = "Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "19-4044.00"
slug = "role-19-4044-00"
title = "Hydrologic Technicians"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[careerClusters]]
cluster = "Energy & Natural Resources"
slug = "energy-natural-resources"

[[studyPrograms]]
title = "Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies"
slug = "multi-interdisciplinary-studies"

[[studyPrograms]]
title = "Physical Sciences"
slug = "physical-sciences"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "frey_osborne"
label = "Computerization probability"
score = 0.63
scale = "0-1 probability"
release = "2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_aioe"
label = "AI occupational exposure"
score = 0.7143481
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_image_generation_aioe"
label = "Image generation occupational exposure"
score = 1.056944
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_language_modeling_aioe"
label = "Language modeling occupational exposure"
score = 0.5673001
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"
