- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and 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.
Hydrologists spend a lot of their time Analyzing Data or Information. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Inductive Reasoning, Oral Expression, and Written Comprehension. Hydrologists are typically characterized as being Investigative and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Engineering and Technology, Geography, and Mathematics and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Analyzing Data or Information
Processing Information
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Thinking Creatively
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Documenting/Recording Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Coaching and Developing Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Interacting With Computers
Training and Teaching Others
Developing and Building Teams
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Performing General Physical Activities
Staffing Organizational Units
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing Administrative Activities
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Assisting and Caring for Others
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Inductive Reasoning
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Written Expression
Mathematical Reasoning
Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Near Vision
Category Flexibility
Flexibility of Closure
Information Ordering
Visualization
Number Facility
Speech Clarity
Far Vision
Speech Recognition
Perceptual Speed
Selective Attention
Speed of Closure
Visual Color Discrimination
Time Sharing
Memorization
Depth Perception
Finger Dexterity
Spatial Orientation
Auditory Attention
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Multilimb Coordination
Control Precision
Hearing Sensitivity
Response Orientation
Trunk Strength
Static Strength
Reaction Time
Rate Control
Manual Dexterity
Dynamic Strength
Wrist-Finger Speed
Glare Sensitivity
Gross Body Coordination
Peripheral Vision
Speed of Limb Movement
Extent Flexibility
Sound Localization
Night Vision
Stamina
Gross Body Equilibrium
Interests
Investigative
Realistic
Artistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Social
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
Geography
Mathematics
Chemistry
English Language
Biology
Physics
Computers and Electronics
Design
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Administration and Management
Law and Government
Personnel and Human Resources
Sales and Marketing
Public Safety and Security
Mechanical
Clerical
Building and Construction
Communications and Media
History and Archeology
Economics and Accounting
Telecommunications
Transportation
Production and Processing
Psychology
Food Production
Sociology and Anthropology
Foreign Language
Philosophy and Theology
Therapy and Counseling
Medicine and Dentistry
Wages
Virginia
$102,960
Colorado
$91,120
Tennessee
$89,460
Georgia
$88,350
California
$87,810
North Carolina
$87,220
Massachusetts
$84,860
Nevada
$84,200
New Jersey
$83,560
Oklahoma
$81,820
Illinois
$80,020
Pennsylvania
$79,860
Washington
$79,670
Maryland
$79,120
Oregon
$78,680
Missouri
$77,980
New Mexico
$76,960
Florida
$76,440
Ohio
$75,720
South Carolina
$74,620
Maine
$74,350
New Hampshire
$74,050
Indiana
$72,800
Utah
$72,710
Michigan
$71,730
Connecticut
$71,150
Louisiana
$71,100
Idaho
$69,790
New York
$68,890
Alaska
$68,470
Minnesota
$66,620
Texas
$65,660
Wisconsin
$61,830
Montana
$61,680
Arizona
$60,820
Wyoming
$58,520
South Dakota
$57,420
Nebraska
$53,970
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
Writing
Science
Monitoring
Speaking
Active Learning
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Systems Analysis
Learning Strategies
Systems Evaluation
Time Management
Persuasion
Coordination
Social Perceptiveness
Instructing
Management of Personnel Resources
Quality Control Analysis
Programming
Negotiation
Operation and Control
Operations Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Service Orientation
Installation
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Troubleshooting
Equipment Selection
Technology Design
Equipment Maintenance
Work Values
Achievement
Working Conditions
Independence
Recognition
Support
Relationships
Work Styles
Analytical Thinking
Integrity
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Initiative
Cooperation
Independence
Persistence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Achievement/Effort
Stress Tolerance
Self Control
Innovation
Leadership
Concern for Others
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Work With Work Group or Team
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Spend Time Sitting
Contact With Others
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Deal With External Customers
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Coordinate or Lead Others
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Frequency of Decision Making
Consequence of Error
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Physical Proximity
Level of Competition
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Duration of Typical Work Week
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Work Schedules
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Standing
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Public Speaking
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Decision Making
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession