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| Hydrologic Technicians |
| (O*NET 19-4044.00, SOC 19-4044) |
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What they do
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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.
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Wages
Wage rates not available for Vermont
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Industries of Employment
| Geological and Hydrologic Technicians* |
| United States - 2020 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
| 41% |
- Support activities for mining
| 12% |
- Federal government, excluding postal service
| 11% |
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| 4% |
| * You're seeing information for "Geological and Hydrologic Technicians" because it includes "Hydrologic Technicians" for which industries of employment information is not available. |
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Projected Employment
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Education and Experience:
| Geological and Hydrologic Technicians* |
- Typical education needed for entry
Associate's degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
Moderate-term on-the-job training
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| * You're seeing information for "Geological and Hydrologic Technicians" because it includes "Hydrologic Technicians" for which education and experience information is not available. |
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Job Zone
| Medium Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(6.0 to < 7.0) - A typical worker will require
over 1 year up to and including 2 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Other Resources
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