How do they match: 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.

  • Analyze ecological data about the impact of pollution, erosion, floods, and other environmental problems on bodies of water.
  • Locate and deliver information or data as requested by customers, such as contractors, government entities, and members of the public.
  • Perform quality control checks on data to be used by hydrologists.
  • Provide real time data to emergency management and weather service personnel during flood events.

  • Analyze environmental data.
  • Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.
  • Collect environmental data or samples.
  • Compile environmental or climatological data.
  • Evaluate data quality.
  • Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.