Part of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources and Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, in the Natural Resources Systems pathway.
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.
U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.
U.S. employment change
openings a year nationwide, from growth and people leaving
employed nationwide in 2024
Typical entry education: Associate's degree · Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Degree · Transfer pre-major · Science & Technology
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