CIP 2020 · 40.0605

Hydrology and Water Resources Science

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Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

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Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze

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Hydrologists

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,

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Hydrologic Technicians

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,

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O*NET® Education Crosswalks · CIP 2020 → O*NET-SOC 2019 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Classification and crosswalk versions describe the source relationship, not a current admission rule.

Education relationships: O*NET® Resource Center crosswalks, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, based on NCES CIP data. CIP 2020 → O*NET-SOC 2019, source edition July 2024. Used under CC BY 4.0. StudyIndex groups the source relationships and adds exploration pages; no USDOL/ETA endorsement.