[Core] [22% incumbents] Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
  DWAs: Test green technologies or processes.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
  DWAs: Identify opportunities for green initiatives.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater discharge, pollutants, permits, or other compliance and regulatory issues.
  DWAs: Test green technologies or processes. | Evaluate green operations or programs for compliance with standards or regulations.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Develop strategies for watershed operations to meet water supply and conservation goals or to ensure regulatory compliance with clean water laws or regulations.
  DWAs: Develop environmental remediation or protection plans.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Conduct technical studies for water resources on topics such as pollutants and water treatment options.
  DWAs: Test green technologies or processes.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Review or evaluate designs for water detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, or other hydraulic structures.
  DWAs: Evaluate environmental or sustainability projects.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Present water resource proposals to government, public interest groups, or community groups.
  DWAs: Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Develop plans to protect watershed health or rehabilitate watersheds.
  DWAs: Develop environmental remediation or protection plans.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Write proposals, project reports, informational brochures, or other documents on wastewater purification, water supply and demand, or other water resource subjects.
  DWAs: Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding. | Present sustainable products or services information to the public.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Conduct cost-benefit studies for watershed improvement projects or water management alternatives.
  DWAs: Analyze data to determine project feasibility.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Provide technical expertise to assist communities in the development or implementation of storm water monitoring or other water programs.
  DWAs: Advise others on green energy or related technologies.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Compile and maintain documentation on the health of a body of water.
  DWAs: Compile operational data. | Maintain operational records.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Identify and characterize specific causes or sources of water pollution.
  DWAs: Identify environmental concerns.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, chemical, physical, and biological water quality monitoring or sampling to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
  DWAs: Monitor organizational compliance with regulations. | Evaluate quality of materials or products.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Compile water resource data, using geographic information systems (GIS) or global position systems (GPS) software.
  DWAs: Compile operational data.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Recommend new or revised policies, procedures, or regulations to support water resource or conservation goals.
  DWAs: Develop sustainable organizational policies or practices.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Develop or implement standardized water monitoring and assessment methods.
  DWAs: Implement organizational process or policy changes. | Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Supervise teams of workers who capture water from wells and rivers.
  DWAs: Supervise workers performing environmentally sustainable activities.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Negotiate for water rights with communities or water facilities to meet water supply demands.
  DWAs: Negotiate contracts for environmental remediation, green energy, or renewable resources.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Monitor water use, demand, or quality in a particular geographic area.
  DWAs: Monitor resources.

[Supplemental] [22% incumbents] Identify methods for distributing purified wastewater into rivers, streams, or oceans.
  DWAs: Identify opportunities for green initiatives.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Mathematics (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Engineering and Technology (imp:4.62 lvl:6.23) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mathematics (imp:4.18 lvl:5.45) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Design (imp:3.95 lvl:5.36) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Physics (imp:3.86 lvl:4.86) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.55 lvl:4.91) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  English Language (imp:3.41 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Geography (imp:3.36 lvl:5.09) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Building and Construction (imp:3.27 lvl:4.14) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Law and Government (imp:3.23 lvl:3.77) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Chemistry (imp:3.18 lvl:4.64) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.95 lvl:4.18) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Biology (imp:2.95 lvl:4.36) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Administration and Management (imp:2.86 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:2.82 lvl:4.36) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.82 lvl:3.55) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.73 lvl:3.23) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.62 lvl:3.77) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Communications and Media (imp:2.59 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.45 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Mechanical (imp:2.10 lvl:2.64) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Telecommunications (imp:2.09 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Production and Processing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.91) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Transportation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Administrative (imp:1.95 lvl:2.32) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  History and Archeology (imp:1.82 lvl:2.14) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Psychology (imp:1.68 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.68 lvl:1.73) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.45 lvl:1.09) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Food Production (imp:1.32 lvl:0.77) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.32 lvl:0.86) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.24 lvl:0.68) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.23 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.09 lvl:0.23) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.55 lvl:5.86) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.50 lvl:5.77) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Getting Information (imp:4.45 lvl:5.73) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.32 lvl:5.68) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Working with Computers (imp:4.27 lvl:4.76) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Processing Information (imp:4.05 lvl:5.64) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.00 lvl:5.05) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.00 lvl:5.18) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.91 lvl:5.36) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.86 lvl:5.14) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.82 lvl:5.23) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.82 lvl:4.64) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.82 lvl:5.41) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.77 lvl:5.14) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.77 lvl:5.05) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.73 lvl:5.23) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.73 lvl:5.18) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.68 lvl:4.82) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.60 lvl:4.95) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.59 lvl:4.55) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.59 lvl:4.91) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.55 lvl:4.55) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.32 lvl:4.91) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.27 lvl:4.50) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.14 lvl:4.27) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.09 lvl:4.00) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.09 lvl:3.73) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.05 lvl:4.00) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.05 lvl:4.18) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.82 lvl:3.36) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.73 lvl:3.50) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.59 lvl:3.27) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.50 lvl:3.05) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.27 lvl:3.00) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.14 lvl:2.32) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.00 lvl:2.36) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.90 lvl:1.67) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.82 lvl:1.57) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.73 lvl:1.73) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.59 lvl:1.86) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.59 lvl:1.45) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:3.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 108,690
  annual_median    : $167,220
  annual_pct10     : $79,710
  annual_pct25     : $119,430
  annual_pct75     : $221,540
  annual_pct90     : $316,850
  annual_mean      : $180,250
  hourly_median    : $80.39

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Massachusetts ($267,290)
  lowest_state     : Hawaii ($107,810)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.479x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (49 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   52,240  median: $ 202,000
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   19,320  median: $ 133,470
  Manufacturing                            emp:    9,270  median: $ 185,110
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    7,740  median: $  99,980
  Educational Services                     emp:    5,890  median: $  82,060
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    5,080  median: $ 211,990
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    4,840  median: $ 216,890
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,370  median: $ 129,610
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,100  median: $ 111,240
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      450  median: $ 103,480

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (17 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   52,240  median: $ 202,000
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   19,320  median: $ 133,470
  Manufacturing                            emp:    9,270  median: $ 185,110
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    7,740  median: $  99,980
  Educational Services                     emp:    5,890  median: $  82,060
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    5,080  median: $ 211,990
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    4,840  median: $ 216,890
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,370  median: $ 129,610
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,100  median: $ 111,240
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      450  median: $ 103,480

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  Title: Ainun Nishat (similarity: 0.1053)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ainun_Nishat
  QID: Q4697544
  Extract: Ainun Nishat is a water resource and climate change specialist from Bangladesh. As of 2017, he is serving as a professor emeritus of BRAC University. He represented Bangladesh at the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2009, among other international climate-related conferences.

  Title: Gazi Shamsur Rahman (similarity: 0.2222)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gazi_Shamsur_Rahman
  QID: Q29857311
  Extract: Gazi Shamsur Rahman was a Bangladeshi lawyer, writer, translator, columnist and television personality. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1985 and Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1983 by the Government of Bangladesh. He wrote over 77 books on law and language in English and Bengali language.

  Title: Oil and gas reserves and resource quantification (similarity: 0.4054)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_and_gas_reserves_and_resource_quantification
  QID: Q115827361
  Extract: Oil and gas reserves and resource quantification refers to the process of estimating the quantities of hydrocarbons present in subsurface accumulations and assessing the portion that can be economically recovered. In the petroleum industry, a distinction is made between resources, which represent th

  Title: Pasir Laba Camp (similarity: 0.2439)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasir_Laba_Camp
  QID: Q7142152
  Extract: Pasir Laba Camp is a military base of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) located in Western Water Catchment, Singapore. It is home to the Specialist and Warrant Officer Institute, where specialists and warrant officers are trained. There are other SAF training centres and units based in Pasir Laba Cam

  Title: Flint water crisis (similarity: 0.4545)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint_water_crisis
  QID: Q22022495
  Extract: The Flint water crisis was a public health crisis from 2014 to 2025 which involved the drinking water for the city of Flint, Michigan, being contaminated with lead and possibly Legionella bacteria.

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wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for Water Resource Specialists. The closest semantic match references individual water resource professionals like Ainun Nishat, suggesting this is a specialized technical field without a dedicated Wikipedia entry.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Water Resource Specialists are management-level professionals who design and implement comprehensive programs addressing water supply, quality, and regulatory compliance challenges. They combine engineering expertise with environmental science to develop strategies for watershed management, storm water systems, and water treatment solutions. These specialists serve as technical leaders who analyze complex water resource data, conduct feasibility studies, and present recommendations to government agencies and community stakeholders.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Water Resource Specialists spend their days performing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to assess water systems and identify improvement opportunities. They conduct technical investigations on water storage, wastewater discharge, and pollutant impacts, often overseeing field studies and laboratory analyses. Much of their time involves analyzing storm water systems and developing watershed operation strategies that balance supply, conservation, and regulatory compliance goals. They regularly review engineering designs for water detention facilities and flood control structures, ensuring projects meet environmental standards. Documentation is crucial, as they write detailed proposals, project reports, and informational materials for diverse audiences ranging from government officials to community groups.

WHO THRIVES:
Professionals who excel in this role demonstrate strong analytical thinking and investigative problem-solving abilities, as evidenced by the high importance ratings for critical thinking and deductive reasoning. They possess exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, enabling them to translate complex technical findings into actionable recommendations for varied stakeholders. The role attracts individuals with investigative and realistic personality traits who enjoy systematic analysis and hands-on problem solving. Successful specialists combine technical precision with strategic thinking, comfortable working independently on complex projects while maintaining attention to regulatory details and environmental compliance standards.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this field typically requires a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, water resources engineering, hydrology, or related environmental sciences, with 50% of practitioners holding bachelor's degrees and 50% advancing to master's level education. Job Zone 4 classification indicates considerable preparation is needed, suggesting 2-4 years of relevant experience in water management, environmental consulting, or related technical roles. Many professionals gain initial experience through internships with environmental consulting firms, government water agencies, or engineering companies before advancing to specialist positions.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Water Resource Specialists often advance to senior management roles such as Natural Sciences Managers or Environmental Program Directors, leveraging their technical expertise and project management experience. Many transition into specialized consulting roles or establish independent practices focusing on watershed management or water quality assessment. The strong foundation in environmental compliance and regulatory frameworks positions specialists for advancement to policy development roles in government agencies or leadership positions in environmental nonprofits and consulting firms.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field offers strong compensation with median annual wages of $167,220 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $79,710 to $316,850 reflecting significant earning potential for experienced specialists. Employment of 108,690 professionals demonstrates robust market demand, driven by increasing water scarcity concerns, climate change impacts, and stricter environmental regulations. Geographic variation is notable, with Massachusetts offering the highest wages at $267,290 compared to Hawaii's $107,810, representing a 2.48x ratio. The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector employs the majority (52,240), followed by government agencies (19,320), indicating strong demand across both private consulting and public sector roles.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Water Resource Specialists face moderate automation risk as their core activities involve complex data analysis and decision-making that increasingly leverage automated modeling tools and AI-enhanced environmental monitoring systems. However, the role's emphasis on stakeholder communication, regulatory interpretation, and strategic planning provides protection against full automation. The need for professional judgment in evaluating compliance with environmental standards and presenting technical findings to diverse audiences ensures continued human expertise requirements.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Water/Wastewater Engineers (17-2051.02) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high importance ratings for engineering and technology knowledge (4.6+) and identical work activities in analyzing data and evaluating compliance with standards.
    data: Engineering and Technology knowledge imp:4.6
    data: Analyzing Data work activity imp:4.5
    data: Evaluating Information for Compliance imp:4.0
  [knowledge_overlap] Hydrologists (19-2043.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Strong overlap in mathematics knowledge (imp:4.2) and physics knowledge (imp:3.9) essential for hydrologic modeling and water system analysis.
    data: Mathematics knowledge imp:4.2, lvl:5.5
    data: Physics knowledge imp:3.9, lvl:4.9
    data: Hydrologic modeling task
  [riasec_cluster] Environmental Engineers (17-2081.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles exhibit investigative and realistic RIASEC patterns, focusing on systematic problem-solving and technical analysis in environmental contexts.
    data: Investigative RIASEC score: 5.80
    data: Realistic RIASEC score: 4.45
    data: Environmental compliance tasks
  [career_pathway] Natural Sciences Managers (11-9121.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct advancement path sharing the same SOC code prefix (11-9121) and management vertical classification.
    data: SOC codes 11-9121.02 to 11-9121.00
    data: Management vertical
    data: Job Zone 4 preparation level
  [task_similarity] Conservation Scientists (19-1031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared tasks in developing watershed protection plans and conducting environmental impact studies for resource conservation.
    data: Watershed protection plan development
    data: Environmental investigation tasks
    data: Resource conservation goals
  [transferable_skill] Environmental Restoration Planners (19-2041.02) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require identical systems analysis (imp:3.6) and complex problem solving skills (imp:3.8) for environmental project planning.
    data: Systems Analysis skill imp:3.6, lvl:4.0
    data: Complex Problem Solving imp:3.8, lvl:4.1
    data: Environmental planning tasks

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['water resource', 'watershed management', 'water quality', 'hydrologic modeling', 'water treatment', 'storm water', 'water supply', 'regulatory compliance']
  exclude_keywords : ['software developer', 'data analyst', 'marketing', 'sales', 'customer service']
  title_patterns   : ['Water Resource Specialist', 'Water Quality Specialist', 'Hydrotechnical Specialist', 'Water Resources Planner', 'Environmental Resource Specialist']
  common_variations: ['Water Resource Consultant', 'Water Resource Agent', 'Hydrotechnician', 'Water Rights Specialist', 'Water Restoration Technician', 'Water Resource Engineering Specialist', 'Resource Specialist', 'Community Resource Consultant']

total_terms    : 40
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source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

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principles                 16  0.00637  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resource                   15  0.00597  inference            inference:47%  onet_tasks:33%  wikipedia:13%
technical                  14  0.00557  inference            inference:64%  onet_dimensions:21%  onet_tasks:14%
resources                  14  0.00557  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  dwas:14%  onet_tasks:7%
management                 14  0.00557  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:43%  onet_tasks:7%
quality                    13  0.00517  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:46%  onet_tasks:31%  inference:15%
monitoring                 12  0.00477  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:8%
includes                   12  0.00477  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  12  0.00477  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  dwas:8%  inference:8%
objects                    12  0.00477  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 12  0.00477  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:17%  inference:8%
compliance                 11  0.00438  inference            inference:45%  onet_tasks:27%  dwas:18%
control                    11  0.00438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:9%  wikipedia:9%
body                       11  0.00438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  onet_tasks:9%
government                 10  0.00398  inference            inference:50%  onet_dimensions:30%  onet_tasks:10%
procedures                 10  0.00398  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:10%
techniques                 10  0.00398  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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specialists                10  0.00398  inference            inference:90%  wikipedia:10%
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developing                  9  0.00358  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
regulatory                  8  0.00318  inference            inference:62%  onet_tasks:25%  wikipedia:12%
operations                  8  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  dwas:12%
public                      8  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:12%  dwas:12%
rules                       8  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                    8  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:12%  inference:12%
human                       8  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needed                      8  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
actions                     8  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%