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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 19-4044.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Assist in managing and analyzing hydrologic data for environmental protection.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Collect water and soil samples

    Gather samples to test for physical, chemical, or biological properties.

  2. 2

    Analyze ecological data

    Evaluate the impact of pollution and erosion on water bodies.

  3. 3

    Develop hydrologic models

    Create computer models to predict water behavior and management outcomes.

  4. 4

    Prepare reports and documentation

    Write reports on groundwater contamination and research findings.

  5. 5

    Provide data to stakeholders

    Deliver real-time data to emergency management during flood events.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatESRI ArcGIS softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Active Server Pages ASPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.