Water Resource Specialists
Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.
Tasks Include:
- Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, chemical, physical, and biological water quality monitoring or sampling to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
- Develop strategies for watershed operations to meet water supply and conservation goals or to ensure regulatory compliance with clean water laws or regulations.
- Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
- Conduct cost-benefit studies for watershed improvement projects or water management alternatives.
- Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater discharge, pollutants, permits, or other compliance and regulatory issues.
- Conduct technical studies for water resources on topics such as pollutants and water treatment options.
- Develop or implement standardized water monitoring and assessment methods.
- Develop plans to protect watershed health or rehabilitate watersheds.
- Identify and characterize specific causes or sources of water pollution.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.
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National: + 7.7%
Education
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Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Average Earnings:
National
$129,320.00
State
$142,720.00
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