Scott is a licensed Professional Engineer and Professional Geologist. He is currently a Hydrologist in the Geophysics and Subsurface Analysis Unit of the United States Geological Survey's Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center in Austin, Texas. He holds a Ph.D. in Geophysical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, an M.E. in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, and a B.S. in Geology from James Madison University. Scott serves as Project Chief on applied research studies in geophysics and hydrogeology.