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.
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Job Zone
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
Technology Skills
Geographic information system
Presentation software
Analytical or scientific software
Electronic mail software
Data base user interface and query software
Spreadsheet software
Document management software
Office suite software
Operating system software
Word processing software
Web platform development software
Detailed Work Activities
- Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
- Write reports or evaluations.
- Advise others on management of emergencies or hazardous situations or materials.
- Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
- Analyze environmental data.
- Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems.
- Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.
- Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
- Collect environmental data or samples.
- Communicate with the public on environmental issues.
- Compile environmental or climatological data.
- Develop mathematical models of environmental conditions.
- Evaluate data quality.
- Install gauges or controls.
- Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids.
- Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information.
- Research hydrologic features or processes.
- Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
Work Styles
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
Reference
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