(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Hydrologists
Job Description
Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; study the form and intensity of precipitation, its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and its return to the ocean and atmosphere.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Evaluate data and provide recommendations regarding the feasibility of municipal projects, such as hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, flood warning systems, and waste treatment facilities. |
100
|
Study and analyze the physical aspects of the earth in terms of the hydrological components, including atmosphere, hydrosphere, and interior structure. |
100
|
Administer programs designed to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells. |
100
|
Answer questions and provide technical assistance and information to contractors or the public regarding issues such as well drilling, code requirements, hydrology, and geology. |
100
|
Measure and graph phenomena such as lake levels, stream flows, and changes in water volumes. |
100
|
Apply research findings to help minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, and sedimentation. |
100
|
Develop or modify methods of conducting hydrologic studies. |
100
|
Evaluate research data in terms of its impact on issues such as soil and water conservation, flood control planning, and water supply forecasting. |
100
|
Design and conduct scientific hydrogeological investigations to ensure that accurate and appropriate information is available for use in water resource management decisions. |
100
|
Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions. |
100
|
Prepare hydrogeologic evaluations of known or suspected hazardous waste sites and land treatment and feedlot facilities. |
100
|
Investigate complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters, gathering information, recommending alternatives, informing participants of progress, and preparing draft orders. |
96
|
Investigate properties, origins, and activities of glaciers, ice, snow, and permafrost. |
96
|
Review applications for site plans and permits and recommend approval, denial, modification, or further investigative action. |
96
|
Monitor the work of well contractors, exploratory borers, and engineers and enforce rules regarding their activities. |
92
|
Install, maintain, and calibrate instruments, such as those that monitor water levels, rainfall, and sediments. |
92
|
Coordinate and supervise the work of professional and technical staff, including research assistants, technologists, and technicians. |
88
|
Collect and analyze water samples as part of field investigations or to validate data from automatic monitors. |
85
|
Conduct short-term and long-term climate assessments and study storm occurrences. |
85
|
Compile and evaluate hydrologic information to prepare navigational charts and maps and to predict atmospheric conditions. |
85
|
Prepare written and oral reports describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices, and other information. |
81
|
Design civil works associated with hydrographic activities and supervise their construction, installation, and maintenance. |
77
|
Study and document quantities, distribution, disposition, and development of underground and surface waters. |
77
|
Conduct research and communicate information to promote the conservation and preservation of water resources. |
62
|
Study public water supply issues, including flood and drought risks, water quality, wastewater, and impacts on wetland habitats. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
82
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
81
|
Processing Information
|
77
|
Getting Information
|
76
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
76
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
76
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
75
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
75
|
Thinking Creatively
|
75
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
73
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
73
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
72
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
70
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
70
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
70
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
67
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
67
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
66
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
64
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
63
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
63
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
62
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
60
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
59
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
59
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
58
|
Interacting With Computers
|
57
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
55
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
53
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
53
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
52
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
51
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
50
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
49
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
47
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
47
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
47
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
44
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
37
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
36
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
31
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|