Hydrologic technician collecting and organizing data on ground and surface water distribution, circulation, and properties, while measuring flow rates and groundwater levels, and processing water samples for laboratory testing
Experience
Hydrologic Technician
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Analyzed ecological data about the impact of pollution, erosion, floods, and other environmental problems on bodies of water
Collected water and soil samples to test for physical, chemical, or biological properties, such as pH, oxygen level, temperature, and pollution
Measured the properties of bodies of water, such as water levels, volume, and flow
Performed quality control checks on data to be used by hydrologists
Provided real time data to emergency management and weather service personnel during flood events
Assisted in designing programs to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells
Wrote groundwater contamination reports on known, suspected, or potential hazardous waste sites
Skills
Core Skills
Searching files, Researching hydrologic features, Writing reports or evaluations, Advising on environmental management
Checking & Planning
Measuring levels or depths, Evaluating data quality, Compiling environmental data, Analyzing environmental data, Analyzing costs and benefits, Applying knowledge or research findings
Tools and software
Geographic information system GIS systems, ESRI ArcGIS software
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