Hydrologists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor seeks a Hydrologist to research the distribution and properties of water, analyze samples, and address public supply issues such as flood and drought risks. Key responsibilities include monitoring civil works and installing instruments. Essential skills include critical thinking, active listening, and scientific problem solving. Candidates must effectively convey information and understand technical documents related to hydrology. This role supports environmental investigations and solutions.

Qualifications

• Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
• Giving full attention to understand others' points.
• Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Understanding written sentences in work documents.
• Identifying complex problems and evaluating options.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze water samples.
• Design civil works for hydrographic activities.
• Monitor well contractors and enforce regulations.
• Study public water supply issues including flood risks.
• Install and calibrate instruments for monitoring.
• Compile hydrologic information for charts and maps.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Science

Reading Comprehension

Complex Problem Solving

Speaking

Job description

Hydrologist Example 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.

List of Hydrologist Job Duties

• Collect and analyze water samples as part of field investigations or to validate data from automatic monitors.
• Design civil works associated with hydrographic activities and supervise their construction, installation, and maintenance.
• Monitor the work of well contractors, exploratory borers, and engineers and enforce rules regarding their activities.
• Study public water supply issues, including flood and drought risks, water quality, wastewater, and impacts on wetland habitats.
• Install, maintain, and calibrate instruments such as those that monitor water levels, rainfall, and sediments.
• Compile and evaluate hydrologic information to prepare navigational charts and maps and to predict atmospheric conditions.

These are the skills Hydrologists say are the most useful in their careers:

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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