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Hydrologic Technicians
Overview
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.
Demand
Detailed Work Activities
Analyze environmental data.
Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems.
Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.
Collect environmental data or samples.
Develop mathematical models of environmental conditions.
Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
Compile environmental or climatological data.
Research hydrologic features or processes.
Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
Communicate with the public on environmental issues.
Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids.
Evaluate data quality.
Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
Install gauges or controls.
Advise others on management of emergencies or hazardous situations or materials.
Write reports or evaluations.
Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information.
