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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.
Related: Conservation Scientists  Geological Technicians  Hydrologists  Water Resource Specialists  Water/Wastewater Engineers 
Industries: Government  Professional, Science, & Technical 

  • Summary

  • Details

    • Work Activities

      Skills

      Abilities

      Knowledge

      Education

      Education
      Associate's degree
      Work Experience
      No work experience
      Training
      1 to 12 months on-the-job training
      Education and Training Opportunities

      Pay

      Washington Annual Salary
      81380/yr
      Washington Hourly Wage
      39.13/hr

      Washington Employment Trends

      Currently Employed
      3,000
      Yearly Projected Openings
      400

      Personality

      Realistic: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
      • Cautiousness
      • Attention to Detail
      • Dependability
      • Intellectual Curiosity
      • Integrity
      • Achievement Orientation

      Tools

        Technology

        • Analytical or scientific software
        • Data base user interface and query software
        • Document management software
        • Electronic mail software
        • Geographic information system
        • Office suite software
        • Operating system software
        • Presentation software
        • Spreadsheet software
        • Web platform development software
        • Word processing software

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