Types of Water Jobs
The categories or types of water industry jobs listed below are detailed in the BLS Handbook. Just follow the link to learn more about the nature of the work and work environment, training and educational requirements, job outlook and projections, what to anticipate with earnings and wages, and general employment information. While some of the jobs are specific to the water industry, some are not, and are often described separately based on industry.
Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-2011 Edition:
- Geoscientists and Hydrologists
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos312.htm - Engineers - Civil, Environmental, Industrial, Marine, Mechanical, Mining and Geological,
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos027.htm - Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos229.htm - Science Technicians
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos115.htm - Biological Scientists:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos047.htm - Engineering Technicians:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos112.htm - Construction Managers:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos005.htm - Utilities:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs018.htm - Management, Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs037.htm
