Low to No Risk

11

Moderate Risk

2

High Risk

3

Extreme Risk

0

• 1.3Analyze ecological data about the impact of pollution, erosion, floods, and other environmental problems on bodies of water.
• 1Answer technical questions from hydrologists, policymakers, or other customers developing water conservation plans.
• 0.5Apply research findings to minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, or sedimentation.
• 2Assist in designing programs to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells.
• 1.5Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.
• 1.5Estimate the costs and benefits of municipal projects, such as hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, and wastewater treatment facilities.
• 1.2Investigate complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters by gathering information, recommending alternatives, or preparing legal documents.
• 1.3Investigate the properties, origins, or activities of glaciers, ice, snow, or permafrost.
• 2Provide real time data to emergency management and weather service personnel during flood events.
• 1.5Write groundwater contamination reports on known, suspected, or potential hazardous waste sites.
• 2.5Write materials for research publications, such as maps, tables, and reports, to disseminate findings.

18.8% of Hydrologic Technicians tasks can be automated with AI or robotics