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Hydrographic Survey Technicians

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Hydrographic Survey Technicians

Job Requirements


Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Hydrographic Survey Technicians

Importance
Activity
86% 

Getting Information

  • collect scientific or technical data
  • read maps
  • read technical drawings
  • obtain survey data using surveying instruments

74% 

Performing General Physical Activities

    73% 

    Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

    • analyze spatial data

    71% 

    Making Decisions and Solving Problems

      70% 

      Documenting/Recording Information

      • maintain electronic records of survey information
      • record survey data

      69% 

      Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

        68% 

        Handling and Moving Objects

        • transport equipment to survey platform

        67% 

        Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

        • use oral or written communication techniques
        • consult chart for relevant survey information

        66% 

        Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

          66% 

          Processing Information

          • monitor equipment performance during survey operations

          65% 

          Controlling Machines and Processes

          • operate land or site surveying instruments

          65% 

          Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

          • operate transport vehicles for pre-survey set-up

          65% 

          Analyzing Data or Information

          • conduct geological surveys
          • analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications

          63% 

          Interacting With Computers

          • maintain electronic copies of survey data
          • convert data types of archived survey data
          • maintain databases

          63% 

          Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

          • monitor survey for accuracy

          61% 

          Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

          • interpret aerial photographs

          60% 

          Thinking Creatively

          • suggest improvements to survey plan

          59% 

          Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

            58% 

            Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

            • communicate technical information

            57% 

            Training and Teaching Others

              56% 

              Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

              • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff

              56% 

              Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

                55% 

                Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

                  55% 

                  Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

                    54% 

                    Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

                      54% 

                      Scheduling Work and Activities

                      • participate in pre-survey planning

                      52% 

                      Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

                        51% 

                        Coaching and Developing Others


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