What they do
Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.
|
|
Also called: |
Water Resources Planner
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wages
Wage rates not available for Vermont but may be for the nation and other states at CareerOneStop |
|
| |
Industries of Employment
Natural Sciences Managers* |
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
| 43% |
- Federal government, excluding postal service
| 14% |
| 14% |
- State government, excluding education and hospitals
| 5% |
- Management of companies and enterprises
| 5% |
* You're seeing information for "Natural Sciences Managers" because it includes "Water Resource Specialists" for which industries of employment information is not available. |
More at BLS |
|
|
|
Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
|
- Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
|
- Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
|
- Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
|
- Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
|
More at O*NET |
|
|
|
Skills
People in this career often have these skills: |
- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|
- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
|
- Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
|
- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|
- Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
|
More at O*NET |
|
|
|
Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Investigative
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
|
- Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
|
- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
|
What are your interests? Take the O*NET Interest Profiler |
|
|
|
Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
|
- Analytical Thinking
Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
|
- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|
- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|
- Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|
More at O*NET |
|
|
|
Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
|
- Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
|
- Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater discharge, pollutants, permits, or other compliance and regulatory issues.
|
- Develop strategies for watershed operations to meet water supply and conservation goals or to ensure regulatory compliance with clean water laws or regulations.
|
- Conduct technical studies for water resources on topics such as pollutants and water treatment options.
|
More at O*NET |
|
|
|
Related Occupations
|
|
|
|
Career Video
|
|
Projected Employment
|
Natural Sciences Managers* |
Vermont |
2020 employment |
149 |
2030 employment |
163 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
0.9% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
12 |
* You're seeing information for "Natural Sciences Managers" because it includes "Water Resource Specialists" for which projected employment information is not available. |
More at Occupational Projections |
|
| |
Education and Experience:
Natural Sciences Managers* |
- Typical education needed for entry
Bachelor's degree
|
- Work experience in a related occupation
5 years or more
|
- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
|
* You're seeing information for "Natural Sciences Managers" because it includes "Water Resource Specialists" for which education and experience information is not available. |
Based on BLS Education and Training Classifications |
|
|
|
Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
- Physical activity is Somewhat Important
|
|
|
|
Low | | High |
|
|
|
Compare Occupations at O*NET |
|
|
|
Job Zone
Considerable Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(7.0 to < 8.0) - A typical worker will require
over 2 years up to and including 4 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
|
Based on O*Net Job Zones and SVP |
|
|
|
Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level | | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate | | 50% |
Bachelor's degree | | 50% |
Associate's degree | | 0% |
Certificate or some college, no degree | | 0% |
High school diploma or equivalent | | 0% |
Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
More at O*NET |
|
|
|
Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|
- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|
- Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
|
- Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|
- Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
|
More at O*NET |
|
|
|
Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
|
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|
- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
|
- Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
|
More at O*NET |
|
|
|
Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
- Test green technologies or processes.
|
- Identify opportunities for green initiatives.
|
- Evaluate green operations or programs for compliance with standards or regulations.
|
- Develop environmental remediation or protection plans.
|
- Evaluate environmental or sustainability projects.
|
More at O*NET |
|
|
|
Other Resources
|
- CareerOneStop
resource for job seekers, students, businessess and career professionals
|
- O*NET Online
nation's primary source of occupational information
|
|
|
|
|
|