Hydrogeologist Career Guide and Counseling

Question: Without citizenship, how to get jobs entries in US as 'Geologist / Hydrogeologist' ??? Note: I have good work experience in other countries.

Answer: Being labor certified in the US is very difficult. It takes many many years and costs thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars. Hydrogeology was a hot field a few years ago, but it went through a massive downturn and everyone got fired. I do not know what the current situation. If your field is hot, with huge labor shortages, or you have very special skills, you can sometimes find someone to get you in on a temporary work visa, like an H-1 visa perhaps or some other kind. They are easier and cheaper to get. If you want to stay permanently in the US, it is far far harder.

Question: what kind of work do hydrogeologist do? ???

Answer: Divining for water........... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowsing ..

Question: what is a hydrogeologist?

Answer: What's a Hydrogeologist A hydrogeologist is a person who studies the ways that groundwater (hydro) moves through the soil and rock of the earth (geology). A similar profession, a hydrologist, is someone who studies surface water. Water is an essential part of life on earth and is something that people, plants and animals need to survive. It is important that the limited amount of freshwater that exists on earth stays safe to drink and use for the many purposes we require in everyday life. Just think of the many ways you use water each day and throughout the year. A hydrogeologist is the person who makes and uses laws to be sure we have clean groundwater supplies, similar to how an officer of the law uses laws to keep people safe. Hydrogeologists are also like doctors because they help people stay healthy. When people become sick from contaminated water, they help find the problem and solve it. Here's what they might do on an average day: investigate ways to test water to be sure it is safe to drink check licenses of people who construct wells and supply water to others inspect and/or help locate wells for safe water supplies inspect the design and function of wells help people understand the interactions between soil and other geologic formations and groundwater study groundwater flow in different parts of the state write new laws to protect groundwater train others to protect groundwater Hydrogeologists also oversee the cleanup of spills and contamination. Contaminants in groundwater move through soil and rock, sometimes causing people to become sick far from the source of contamination. Groundwater contaminants can come from: natural mineral or chemical reactions in the earth air pollution (contaminants carried down into the soil or rock by rain soaking into the ground) insects and animals that get trapped in wells people's actions at home or businesses practices human and animal waste dumping or spilling harmful substances on the ground Hydrogeologists also are like detectives and help solve contamination problems that are difficult to figure out. They will work with experts who specialize in geology, wastewater, water supply, waste management, soils and organizations that know how to clean up pollution or contamination. They may also help with designs for new facilities to help prevent future contamination. In order to help keep our water supply in good condition, a person must know a lot about how water works with the earth. It is important to understand the relationships between the: water cycle geology math physics chemistry soils To become a hydrogeologist, you will need to graduate from a college or university with courses in hydrogeology and/or biological, chemical, environmental, and life sciences. A minimum of 30 geology credits and six hydrogeology credits are usually required. When you drink your next glass of water, thank the water cycle and a hydrogeologist. You can help protect groundwater today by having a blue thumb.

Question: got a question for a hydrogeologist? I read an article in st pete tims back in the 70's about a large fresh water resavoir in florida when north america broke from the south pole the article say the world largest fresh water resivor was trapped and located east of brooksville fl near groveland fl I contacted swfwmd they say no such thing ever happened . my mom cut the article out to save it . over time the article has gotten lost. I read the article also I belive the article says it was about 2500 feet below the surface no I am not crazy nor dreaming

Answer: Natural or man-made? If you are referring to a natural one it is probably one of the underground aquifers in Florida. The largest one is the Floridian Aquifer. It is the largest, oldest, and deepest aquifer in the southeastern U.S. It covers 100,000 square miles and extends into Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. Unlike water in surficial aquifers (shallow beds of shells and sand that lie less than 100 feet underground), groundwater in the Floridan aquifer is contained under pressure by a confining bed of impermeable sediments. When the water pressure is great enough, the groundwater breaks to the surface and a spring flows. Water temperature and flow from a Floridan spring is relatively constant. To read more about this aquifer, go to the site in the source box. To see a map, go to the second site. BTW, I live in Florida and my water comes from this aquifer.

Question: where do hydrogeologist work? I'm just wondering, where do hydrogeologist (not a mere hydrologist) work? can they, for example, work for construction companies? oil and gas firms? chemical industry? etc? can someone give me a answer please?

Answer: Hydrogeologists (and some companies or government agencies call them hydrologists) can work for: 1. Environmental or engineering consulting firms. 2. Various federal government agencies (in the US: Dept. of Energy, US Geological Survey, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, etc.) 3. Various state agencies (Depts. of Water Resources, state environmental agencies, etc.) 4. Environmental groups (Sierra Club, Wilderness Society, The Nature Conservancy, etc.). Construction companies and chemical companies usually hire out environmental or engineering consulting companies to do this kind of work.