O*NET-SOC 19-4044.00

Hydrologic Technicians

Collect and organize data concerning the distribution and circulation of ground and surface water, and data on its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Measure and report on flow rates and ground water levels, maintain field equipment, collect water samples, install and collect sampling equipment, and process samples for shipment to testing laboratories. May collect data on behalf of hydrologists, engineers, developers, government agencies, or agriculture.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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Analyze ecological data about the impact of pollution, erosion, floods, and other environmental problems on bodies of water.22292
Answer technical questions from hydrologists, policymakers, or other customers developing water conservation plans.22293
Apply research findings to minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, or sedimentation.22294
Assist in designing programs to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells.22295
Collect water and soil samples to test for physical, chemical, or biological properties, such as pH, oxygen level, temperature, and pollution.22296
Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.22297
Estimate the costs and benefits of municipal projects, such as hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, and wastewater treatment facilities.22298
Investigate complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters by gathering information, recommending alternatives, or preparing legal documents.22299
Investigate the properties, origins, or activities of glaciers, ice, snow, or permafrost.22300
Locate and deliver information or data as requested by customers, such as contractors, government entities, and members of the public.22301
Measure the properties of bodies of water, such as water levels, volume, and flow.22302
Perform quality control checks on data to be used by hydrologists.22303
Prepare, install, maintain, or repair equipment used for hydrologic study, such as water level recorders, stream flow gauges, and water analyzers.22304
Provide real time data to emergency management and weather service personnel during flood events.22305
Write groundwater contamination reports on known, suspected, or potential hazardous waste sites.22306
Write materials for research publications, such as maps, tables, and reports, to disseminate findings.22307

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 21 examples in 11 categories, 10 Hot Technology

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Document management software

Adobe AcrobatHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

Datasurge GEOPRO
Delft GeoSystems MStab
GEO-SLOPE SEEP/W
Mitre Software GSLOPE
Salix Applied Earthcare Erosion Draw

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
ESRI ArcInfo
ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system GIS systemsIn Demand

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology
State Soil Geographic STATSGO Database

Web platform development software

Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Operating system software

Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
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Research hydrologic features or processes.
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids.
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Processing Information

Evaluate data quality.
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Compile environmental or climatological data.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze environmental data.
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Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
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Thinking Creatively

Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems.
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Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information.
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Develop mathematical models of environmental conditions.
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Performing General Physical Activities

Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
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Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Collect environmental data or samples.
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Install gauges or controls.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Write reports or evaluations.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Communicate with the public on environmental issues.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
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Advise others on management of emergencies or hazardous situations or materials.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

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