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.
- Tasks
- 16 tasksNot rated core or supplemental
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- Life, Physical & Social ScienceOne of its 66 occupations
- Code
- 19-4044.00SOC 2018: 19-4044
What the work is made of
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- Task 1. Analyze ecological data about the impact of pollution, erosion, floods, and other environmental problems on bodies of water.Not ratedTask 22292Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 2. Answer technical questions from hydrologists, policymakers, or other customers developing water conservation plans.Not ratedTask 22293Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 3. Apply research findings to minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, or sedimentation.Not ratedTask 22294Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 4. Assist in designing programs to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells.Not ratedTask 22295Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 5. Collect water and soil samples to test for physical, chemical, or biological properties, such as pH, oxygen level, temperature, and pollution.Not ratedTask 22296Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 6. Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.Not ratedTask 22297Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 7. Estimate the costs and benefits of municipal projects, such as hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, and wastewater treatment facilities.Not ratedTask 22298Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 8. Investigate complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters by gathering information, recommending alternatives, or preparing legal documents.Not ratedTask 22299Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 9. Investigate the properties, origins, or activities of glaciers, ice, snow, or permafrost.Not ratedTask 22300Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 10. Locate and deliver information or data as requested by customers, such as contractors, government entities, and members of the public.Not ratedTask 22301Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 11. Measure the properties of bodies of water, such as water levels, volume, and flow.Not ratedTask 22302Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 12. Perform quality control checks on data to be used by hydrologists.Not ratedTask 22303Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 13. Prepare, install, maintain, or repair equipment used for hydrologic study, such as water level recorders, stream flow gauges, and water analyzers.Not ratedTask 22304Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 14. Provide real time data to emergency management and weather service personnel during flood events.Not ratedTask 22305Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 15. Write groundwater contamination reports on known, suspected, or potential hazardous waste sites.Not ratedTask 22306Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 16. Write materials for research publications, such as maps, tables, and reports, to disseminate findings.Not ratedTask 22307Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 19-4044
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
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