Hydrologic Technicians

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Analyze ecological data about the impact of pollution, erosion, floods, and other environmental problems on bodies of water.
2. 02Answer technical questions from hydrologists, policymakers, or other customers developing water conservation plans.
3. 03Apply research findings to minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, or sedimentation.
4. 04Assist in designing programs to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells.
5. 05Collect water and soil samples to test for physical, chemical, or biological properties, such as pH, oxygen level, temperature, and pollution.
6. 06Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.
7. 07Estimate the costs and benefits of municipal projects, such as hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, and wastewater treatment facilities.
8. 08Investigate complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters by gathering information, recommending alternatives, or preparing legal documents.
9. 09Investigate the properties, origins, or activities of glaciers, ice, snow, or permafrost.
10. 10Locate and deliver information or data as requested by customers, such as contractors, government entities, and members of the public.
11. 11Measure the properties of bodies of water, such as water levels, volume, and flow.
12. 12Perform quality control checks on data to be used by hydrologists.

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