Hydrologists
O*NET Code: 19-2043.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere.
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💼 Also Known As
Groundwater ConsultantHydraulic EngineerHydrogeologistHydrologic EngineerHydrologistIsotope HydrologistPhysical ScientistProject HydrogeologistResearch HydrologistScientistSeismologistSource Water Protection SpecialistSurface HydrologistVolcanologistWater Resources Scientist
⚡ Skills (18)
Critical Thinking4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Science4/100
Speaking4/100
Mathematics4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Writing4/100
Active Learning4/100
Monitoring4/100
+ 8 more skills
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Hydrologists → Water Resource Specialists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (82% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (18)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 4
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Mathematics
Current: 4Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 3
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