O*NET Career Intelligence

Water Resource Specialists

SOC 11-9121.02

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Management

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.9

Systems Analysis

3.9

Writing

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.8

Systems Evaluation

3.8

Speaking

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.4

Mathematics

4.1

Physics

3.8

Design

3.8

English Language

3.8

Customer and Personal Service

3.5

Chemistry

3.5

Geography

3.5

Key Tasks

1Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.

2Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater discharge, pollutants, permits, or other compliance and regulatory issues.

3Develop plans to protect watershed health or rehabilitate watersheds.

4Develop strategies for watershed operations to meet water supply and conservation goals or to ensure regulatory compliance with clean water laws or regulations.

5Identify and characterize specific causes or sources of water pollution.

Also Known As

Community Resource Consultant Environmental Resource Specialist Global Implementation Manager Hydrogeologist Hydrotechnical Specialist Hydrotechnician National Stormwater Leader Owner, Consulting Engineer Owner, Professional Engineer Power Supply Engineer