O*NET-SOC 19-2043.00
Hydrologists
Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Prepare written and oral reports describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices, and other information.Core18618
- Design and conduct scientific hydrogeological investigations to ensure that accurate and appropriate information is available for use in water resource management decisions.Core9104
- Measure and graph phenomena such as lake levels, stream flows, and changes in water volumes.Core9108
- Conduct research and communicate information to promote the conservation and preservation of water resources.Core9116
- Coordinate and supervise the work of professional and technical staff, including research assistants, technologists, and technicians.Core9102
- Study public water supply issues, including flood and drought risks, water quality, wastewater, and impacts on wetland habitats.Core9105
- Apply research findings to help minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, and sedimentation.Core9107
- Study and document quantities, distribution, disposition, and development of underground and surface waters.Core9100
- Install, maintain, and calibrate instruments such as those that monitor water levels, rainfall, and sediments.Core9112
- Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.Core18617
- Study and analyze the physical aspects of the earth in terms of hydrological components, including atmosphere, hydrosphere, and interior structure.Core9115
- Evaluate research data in terms of its impact on issues such as soil and water conservation, flood control planning, and water supply forecasting.Core9119
- Collect and analyze water samples as part of field investigations or to validate data from automatic monitors.Core9106
- Prepare hydrogeologic evaluations of known or suspected hazardous waste sites and land treatment and feedlot facilities.Core9103
- Evaluate data and provide recommendations regarding the feasibility of municipal projects, such as hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, flood warning systems, and waste treatment facilities.Core9113
- Develop or modify methods for conducting hydrologic studies.Core9111
- Review applications for site plans and permits and recommend approval, denial, modification, or further investigative action.Core9118
- Monitor the work of well contractors, exploratory borers, and engineers and enforce rules regarding their activities.Core9120
- Answer questions and provide technical assistance and information to contractors or the public regarding issues such as well drilling, code requirements, hydrology, and geology.Core9110
- Investigate properties, origins, and activities of glaciers, ice, snow, and permafrost.Core9123
- Conduct short- and long-term climate assessments and study storm occurrences.Core9114
- Administer programs designed to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells.Core9121
- Investigate complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters, gathering information, recommending alternatives, informing participants of progress, and preparing draft orders.Core9109
- Design civil works associated with hydrographic activities and supervise their construction, installation, and maintenance.Supplemental9117
- Compile and evaluate hydrologic information to prepare navigational charts and maps and to predict atmospheric conditions.Supplemental9122
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 154 examples in 18 categories, 15 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Computer aided design CAD software
- Advanced Logic Technology WellCAD
- Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DHot Technology
- Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D
- Autodesk Land Desktop
- Bentley MicroStationHot Technology
- BOSS International Visual Groundwater
- Carlson SurvCADD
- Integrated Environmental Services 3D Master
- Scientific Software Group 3DFATMIC
- Scientific Software Group 3DFEMFAT
- Scientific Software Group EVS
- SEDCAD
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Amtec Engineering Tecplot
- Graphics software
- RockWare SieveGraph
- StatPoint StatGraphics Plus
Analytical or scientific software
- Argus ONE Open Numerical Environments
- Bentley Systems gINT
- Biodegration flow and transport modeling software
- Clover Technology GALENA
- Data visualization software
- EarthVision
- Electric Rain Swift 3D
- EnviroData Solutions
- Environmental Software and Services SUTRA
- Fitts Geosolutions TWODAN
- Formlink HydroGEN
- Golden Software Strater
- Groundwater modeling system GMS
- Groundwater Software QuickCross/Fence
- Groundwater Software QuickLog
- Groundwater Vistas
- HEC-1
- HEC-2
- HEC-HMSIn Demand
- HEC-RASIn Demand
- Hydrologic simulation program fortan HSPF software
- HydroSOLVE AQTESOLV
- Laboratory information management system LIMS
- Logger data manager LDM
- Logplot software
- MLPU
- Parameter Estimation PEST
- PRINCE
- Revised universal soil loss equation RUSLE software
- RockWare ChemFlux
- RockWare Geochemist's Workbench GWB
- RockWare MODFLOWIn Demand
- Scientific Software Group AQUA3D
- Scientific Software Group AquaDyn
- Scientific Software Group AQUASEA
- Scientific Software Group Aquifer win32
- Scientific Software Group AQUIPACK
- Scientific Software Group AT123D
- Scientific Software Group BIO1D
- Scientific Software Group BIOF&T
- Scientific Software Group BIOSLURP
- Scientific Software Group BioTrends
- Scientific Software Group CHASM
- Scientific Software Group EnviroScape
- Scientific Software Group FEFLOW
- Scientific Software Group Filter Drain FD
- Scientific Software Group GFLOW
- Scientific Software Group HydroGeo Analyst
- Scientific Software Group HYDROGEOCHEM
- Scientific Software Group Infinite Extent
- Scientific Software Group MARS 2-D/3-D
- Scientific Software Group MIDUSS
- Scientific Software Group MIGRATE
- Scientific Software Group MINTEQA2
- Scientific Software Group MOCDENSE
- Scientific Software Group MODFLOWT
- Scientific Software Group MODPUMP
- Scientific Software Group MODRET
- Scientific Software Group MOFAT
- Scientific Software Group MohrView
- Scientific Software Group MOVER
- Scientific Software Group MS-VMS
- Scientific Software Group MT3D99
- Scientific Software Group OILVOL
- Scientific Software Group POLLUTE
- Scientific Software Group QHM
- Scientific Software Group QuickSoil
- Scientific Software Group RISC WorkBench
- Scientific Software Group SEQUENCE
- Scientific Software Group SESOIL
- Scientific Software Group SLAEM/MLAEM
- Scientific Software Group Soil Vapor Extraction BioSVE
- Scientific Software Group SOILPARA
- Scientific Software Group SOLUTRANS
- Scientific Software Group StepMaster
- Scientific Software Group SVFlux
- Scientific Software Group SVHeat
- Scientific Software Group TUFLOW
- Scientific Software Group VAM2D
- Scientific Software Group WinFlow
- Scientific Software Group WinTran
- Scientific Software GroupWinFence
- SoilVision Systems SVGrainsize
- Starpint Software Super Slug
- Surface water modeling system SMS software
- The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
- Vieux & Associates Vflow
- Visual MODFLOW Pro
- Waterloo Hydrogeologic AquaChem
- Waterloo Hydrogeologic AquiferTest Pro
- Waterloo Hydrogeologic RBC Tier 2 Analyzer
- Watershed modeling system WMS software
Object or component oriented development software
- C++Hot Technology
- PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
- RHot TechnologyIn Demand
Data base user interface and query software
- ChemStat
- Database software
- EarthSoft EQuIS Geology
- GIS/Solutions GIS/Key
- Groundwater Software Visual Site Manager
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- River Lake Altimetry Product
- RIVERMorph
- Satellite database software
- Scientific Software Group ChemGraph
- Scientific Software Group Enviro-Base Pro
- Scientific Software GroupWHI UnSAT Suite
- SoilVision Systems SVOFFICE
- Structure query language SQL
Electronic mail software
- Email software
Presentation software
- EnviroInsite
- Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand
Geographic information system
- ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
- ESRI ArcView
- Geographic information system GIS software
- Geographic information system GIS systemsIn Demand
- RockWare RockWorks
- Trimble TerraSync
Development environment software
- Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
- Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
Word processing software
- GAEA Technologies Packet ESA
- GAEA Technologies WinLog
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Categorization or classification software
- GAEA Technologies WinSieve
Map creation software
- Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
- Golden Software Surfer
- Scientific Software Group DTM
- Scientific Software Group RMT
- Scientific Software Group SURF
- Softree Technical Systems Terrain Tools
- Trimble Pathfinder Office
Web platform development software
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPHot Technology
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Operating system software
- Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Compliance software
- National pollutant discharge elimination system NPDES compliance software
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Detailed Work Activities
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Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Collect data about project sites.
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- Replaces 3
- Augments 3
- Informs 2
- Apify automationclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Web scraping data extraction engineclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Firecrawl automationclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Photography masteryclaudeskills.infoAugments
- omero-integrationk-dense-ai/scientific-agent-skills1,872 installsAugmentsGen Agent Trust Hub PassSnyk WarnSocket PassZeroLeaks Pass
Research hydrologic features or processes.
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Conduct climatological research.
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Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Measure environmental characteristics.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Evaluate civic projects or public policies.
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Processing Information
Compile geographic or related data.
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Review environmental permits, plans, or reports.
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Assess compliance with environmental laws.
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Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze environmental data.
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Analyze geological or geographical data.
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Thinking Creatively
Design water conservation systems.
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Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems.
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Plan environmental research.
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Develop environmental research methods.
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Develop mathematical models of environmental conditions.
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Handling and Moving Objects
Collect environmental data or samples.
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Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
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Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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Record research or operational data.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Communicate results of environmental research.
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Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Provide technical information or assistance to public.
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Respond to customer problems or complaints.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
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Direct natural resources extraction projects.
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Coordinate construction or installation activities.
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
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Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.