Water Resource Specialists
Did You Know:*
- Most engineering and natural sciences managers have formal education and work experience as engineers, scientists or mathematicians.
- Opportunities will be best for scientists and engineers with strong communication and business management skills.
- Thirty-six percent of jobs are in manufacturing industries, and 33 percent are in professional, scientific and technical services.
Industry Areas
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)
- Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
- Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater discharge, pollutants, permits, or other compliance and regulatory issues.
- Develop plans to protect watershed health or rehabilitate watersheds.
Overall Kind of Work*
Engineering and natural sciences managers plan, coordinate and direct research, design and production activities. They may supervise engineers, scientists and technicians, along with support perso...
Work Environment*
Civilian
Engineering and natural sciences managers spend most of their time in an office. Some managers, however, also may work in laboratories, where they may be exposed to the same conditions as research...
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 67.73% (40 Hours)
- 32.27% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Water Resource Specialists(11-9121)
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 55.33% (Private For-Profit)
- 13.17% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 15.85% (State and Local Govt)
- 12.01% (Federal Government)
- 3.64% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Natural Sciences Managers