Salary Breakdown
Water Resource Specialists
Average
$83,960
ANNUAL
$40.36
HOURLY
Entry Level
$40,630
ANNUAL
$19.54
HOURLY
Mid Level
$62,340
ANNUAL
$29.97
HOURLY
Expert Level
$162,150
ANNUAL
$77.96
HOURLY
Sample Career Roadmap
Water Resource Specialists
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Top Expected Tasks
Water Resource Specialists
01
Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
02
Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
03
Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater discharge, pollutants, permits, or other compliance and regulatory issues.
04
Develop strategies for watershed operations to meet water supply and conservation goals or to ensure regulatory compliance with clean water laws or regulations.
05
Conduct technical studies for water resources on topics such as pollutants and water treatment options.
06
Review or evaluate designs for water detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, or other hydraulic structures.
07
Present water resource proposals to government, public interest groups, or community groups.
08
Develop plans to protect watershed health or rehabilitate watersheds.
09
Write proposals, project reports, informational brochures, or other documents on wastewater purification, water supply and demand, or other water resource subjects.
10
Conduct cost-benefit studies for watershed improvement projects or water management alternatives.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Water Resource Specialists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Physics
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
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