Hydrologic Technicians

Does not pass

• Analyze ecological data about the impact of pollution, erosion, floods, and other environmental problems on bodies of water.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.3% of the role's time · $10.1M

• Answer technical questions from hydrologists, policymakers, or other customers developing water conservation plans.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.3% of the role's time · $10.1M · waiting on a check

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

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.3% of the role's time · $10.1M

• Assist in designing programs to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.3% of the role's time · $10.1M

• Collect water and soil samples to test for physical, chemical, or biological properties, such as pH, oxygen level, temperature, and pollution.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.3% of the role's time · $10.1M

• Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 6.3% of the role's time · $10.1M

• Estimate the costs and benefits of municipal projects, such as hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, and wastewater 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 · 6.3% of the role's time · $10.1M

• Investigate complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters by gathering information, recommending alternatives, or preparing legal documents.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.3% of the role's time · $10.1M

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

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.3% of the role's time · $10.1M

• Measure the properties of bodies of water, such as water levels, volume, and flow.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.3% of the role's time · $10.1M

• Prepare, install, maintain, or repair equipment used for hydrologic study, such as water level recorders, stream flow gauges, and water analyzers.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.3% of the role's time · $10.1M

• Provide real time data to emergency management and weather service personnel during flood events.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 6.3% of the role's time · $10.1M

• Write groundwater contamination reports on known, suspected, or potential hazardous waste sites.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.3% of the role's time · $10.1M

• Write materials for research publications, such as maps, tables, and reports, to disseminate findings.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.3% of the role's time · $10.1M