Career Details

Level III Hydrologic Technician: Surface Water

Description

Hydrologic Technicians at all levels work closely with Project Professionals, usually a certified Professional Hydrologist, a Professional Engineer, or Professional Hydrogeologist in planning and conducting their project activities. The value of the Hydrologic Technician to the hydrology profession is demonstrated everyday as they collect data in all weather conditions and environments, ensure representative procedures are used, ensure the proper collection of more uniform and reliable data, and follow proper quality assurance procedures.

Certifying Organization

American Institute of Hydrology

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Water Technologist

Certifying Organization

Association of Water Technologies

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Level I Hydrologic Technician

Certifying Organization

American Institute of Hydrology

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Level II Hydrologic Technician: Surface Water

Certifying Organization

American Institute of Hydrology

Type

C - Specialty

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