Hydrologic technician, Kaihangarau arowai
Also known as
- Hydrology technician, hydrological technical officer, environmental monitoring officer, science technician
Hydrologic technicians help hydrologists research, design and develop water resources and distribution systems. They collect and analyse samples and data, and maintain and operate equipment.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$64K to $101K
Most common
$134K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Hydrologic technicians
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, and may travel locally and nationally to work sites
- may work outdoors in all weather conditions
- need to be methodical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information
- research hydrologic features or processes
- measure the level or depth of water or other liquids
- evaluate data quality
- compile environmental or climatological data
- analyse environmental data
- analyse costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects
- apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems
- prepare graphics or other visual representations of information
- develop mathematical models of environmental conditions
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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You may need
- a New Zealand Diploma in Field Hydrology (Level 5)
- a relevant tertiary qualification in earth sciences or similar area
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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