Hydrologists

Does not pass

• Coordinate and supervise the work of professional and technical staff, including research assistants, technologists, and technicians.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 9.5% of the role's time · $51.8M

• Study and analyze the physical aspects of the earth in terms of hydrological components, including atmosphere, hydrosphere, and interior structure.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.4% of the role's time · $40.4M

• Prepare written and oral reports describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices, and other information.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.3% of the role's time · $39.9M · waiting on a check

• Apply research findings to help minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, and sedimentation.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.7% of the role's time · $36.8M

• Measure and graph phenomena such as lake levels, stream flows, and changes in water volumes.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.5% of the role's time · $35.5M

• Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.4% of the role's time · $29.6M

• Design and conduct scientific hydrogeological investigations to ensure that accurate and appropriate information is available for use in water resource management decisions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.3% of the role's time · $28.9M

• Study and document quantities, distribution, disposition, and development of underground and surface waters.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.2% of the role's time · $28.3M

• Conduct research and communicate information to promote the conservation and preservation of water resources.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.1% of the role's time · $27.8M

• Install, maintain, and calibrate instruments such as those that monitor water levels, rainfall, and sediments.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.9% of the role's time · $26.9M

• Study public water supply issues, including flood and drought risks, water quality, wastewater, and impacts on wetland habitats.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.9% of the role's time · $26.9M

• Evaluate research data in terms of its impact on issues such as soil and water conservation, flood control planning, and water supply forecasting.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.3% of the role's time · $23.7M

• Collect and analyze water samples as part of field investigations or to validate data from automatic monitors.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.1% of the role's time · $22.3M

• Develop or modify methods for conducting hydrologic studies.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $20.8M

• Evaluate data and provide recommendations regarding the feasibility of municipal projects, such as hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, flood warning systems, and waste treatment facilities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.9% of the role's time · $15.9M

• Prepare hydrogeologic evaluations of known or suspected hazardous waste sites and land treatment and feedlot facilities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.8% of the role's time · $15.2M

• Answer questions and provide technical assistance and information to contractors or the public regarding issues such as well drilling, code requirements, hydrology, and geology.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $13.8M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Conduct short- and long-term climate assessments and study storm occurrences.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $9.7M

• Monitor the work of well contractors, exploratory borers, and engineers and enforce rules regarding their activities.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.8% of the role's time · $9.6M

• Review applications for site plans and permits and recommend approval, denial, modification, or further investigative action.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.5% of the role's time · $8.4M

• Investigate properties, origins, and activities of glaciers, ice, snow, and permafrost.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $8.3M

• Compile and evaluate hydrologic information to prepare navigational charts and maps and to predict atmospheric conditions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $7.5M

• Investigate complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters, gathering information, recommending alternatives, informing participants of progress, and preparing draft orders.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $7.5M

• Administer programs designed to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $6.7M

• Design civil works associated with hydrographic activities and supervise their construction, installation, and maintenance.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $5.0M