Prepares reports, diagrams, charts, and graphs in support of technical work in hydrology. Reports are used for forecasting and as part of larger reports, technical investigations, or studies.
Uses personal computers, various graphics software packages, statistical software, spreadsheets, and sophisticated electronics, including satellite telemetry, to collect, store, present, and report hydrologic information.
Measures and tests the quantity, quality, availability, movement, and distribution of ground water and surface water.
Collects and analyzes hydrological data and water samples in the field, laboratory, and office. Notes field conditions and circumstances under which data was collected, or interprets field notes.
Records or validates data and determines its sufficiency. Computes and processes data. Gathers statistical data from sources such as the U.S. Geological Survey, meteorological data, satellite data, forecasts, and study results.
Assists in planning studies or investigations involving water resources, including water quantity, quality, availability, movement, and distribution. Reviews existing guidelines and procedures. Develops or follows study methodology.
Gathers statistical data from a variety of sources, such as the U.S. Geological Survey, meteorological data, satellite data, other study results, and forecasts to determine study parameters. Projects and studies are typically related to reservoir management and river forecasting.
Installs, inspects, services, maintains, and operates hydrological instruments, devices, and equipment in the field, laboratory, or office. Applies hydrological methods and techniques, taking into account the construction, applications, and limitations of instruments, equipment, and materials.
