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Automation Squad

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AI for Hydrologic Technicians

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

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.

Hydrologic Technicians · O*NET 19-4044.00 · Job Zone 3 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

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The tools this job actually uses

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  • Adobe Acrobathot
  • ESRI ArcGIS softwarehot
  • Microsoft Accesshot
  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPhot
  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft Outlookhot
  • Microsoft PowerPointhot
  • Microsoft Windowshot
  • Microsoft Wordhot
  • Datasurge GEOPRO
  • Delft GeoSystems MStab
  • Email software
  • ESRI ArcInfo
  • ESRI ArcView
  • GEO-SLOPE SEEP/W
  • Geographic information system GIS software
  • Geographic information system GIS systems
  • Mitre Software GSLOPE
  • Salix Applied Earthcare Erosion Draw
  • State Soil Geographic STATSGO Database

What this job involves

16 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 16.

  1. Analyze ecological data about the impact of pollution, erosion, floods, and other environmental problems on bodies of water.
  2. Answer technical questions from hydrologists, policymakers, or other customers developing water conservation plans.
  3. Apply research findings to minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, or sedimentation.
  4. Assist in designing programs to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells.
  5. Collect water and soil samples to test for physical, chemical, or biological properties, such as pH, oxygen level, temperature, and pollution.
  6. Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.
  7. Estimate the costs and benefits of municipal projects, such as hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, and wastewater treatment facilities.
  8. Investigate complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters by gathering information, recommending alternatives, or preparing legal documents.
  9. Investigate the properties, origins, or activities of glaciers, ice, snow, or permafrost.
  10. Locate and deliver information or data as requested by customers, such as contractors, government entities, and members of the public.
  11. Measure the properties of bodies of water, such as water levels, volume, and flow.
  12. Perform quality control checks on data to be used by hydrologists.
  13. Prepare, install, maintain, or repair equipment used for hydrologic study, such as water level recorders, stream flow gauges, and water analyzers.
  14. Provide real time data to emergency management and weather service personnel during flood events.
  15. Write groundwater contamination reports on known, suspected, or potential hazardous waste sites.
  16. Write materials for research publications, such as maps, tables, and reports, to disseminate findings.
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