[Core] [24% incumbents] Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.
  DWAs: Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products. | Collect samples of materials or products for testing.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, and generate power.
  DWAs: Operate chemical processing or water treatment systems or equipment.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
  DWAs: Operate chemical processing or water treatment systems or equipment.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
  DWAs: Inspect production equipment.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Direct and coordinate plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.
  DWAs: Direct operational or production activities.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Clean and maintain tanks, filter beds, and other work areas, using hand tools and power tools.
  DWAs: Clean work areas. | Clean production equipment. | Maintain production or processing equipment.

[Core] [24% incumbents] Maintain, repair, and lubricate equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
  DWAs: Repair production equipment or tools. | Maintain production or processing equipment. | Lubricate production equipment.

[EMERGING:New] Complete wastewater discharge monitoring reports and maintenance logs.

[EMERGING:New] Maintain and repair portable safety equipment and permanent safety infrastructure to ensure operational readiness and compliance with safety protocols.

--- SKILLS ---
  Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Public Safety and Security (imp:4.17 lvl:4.33) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mechanical (imp:3.58 lvl:4.67) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  English Language (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Chemistry (imp:3.43 lvl:4.38) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Administration and Management (imp:3.42 lvl:3.92) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mathematics (imp:3.42 lvl:4.29) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Education and Training (imp:3.42 lvl:4.17) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.33 lvl:4.21) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.21 lvl:3.96) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Law and Government (imp:3.21 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.17 lvl:3.79) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Biology (imp:3.08 lvl:3.88) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Administrative (imp:3.04 lvl:3.75) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Production and Processing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Physics (imp:2.79 lvl:3.54) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Telecommunications (imp:2.67 lvl:2.79) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.83) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Design (imp:2.58 lvl:3.12) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:2.50 lvl:2.92) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Communications and Media (imp:2.50 lvl:2.58) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.46 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Transportation (imp:2.29 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Geography (imp:2.04 lvl:2.12) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.71 lvl:1.83) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Food Production (imp:1.58 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Psychology (imp:1.58 lvl:1.38) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.46 lvl:0.83) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Foreign Language (imp:1.43 lvl:0.83) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.42 lvl:0.75) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.39 lvl:0.91) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.38 lvl:0.78) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.25 lvl:0.54) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00 lvl:0.08) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Control Precision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Reaction Time (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Number Facility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Rate Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Depth Perception (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:2.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Night Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.46 lvl:4.71) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.38 lvl:4.88) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.33 lvl:4.21) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.21 lvl:4.42) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Processing Information (imp:4.17 lvl:4.62) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.13 lvl:4.67) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.12 lvl:4.58) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.09 lvl:3.62) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.08 lvl:4.25) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Getting Information (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.00 lvl:4.67) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.92 lvl:4.50) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.83 lvl:4.58) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.83 lvl:4.29) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.67 lvl:4.58) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.67 lvl:4.88) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Working with Computers (imp:3.54 lvl:3.58) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.54 lvl:4.00) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.54 lvl:4.29) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.48 lvl:3.83) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.38 lvl:3.58) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.38 lvl:4.39) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.35 lvl:3.71) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.33 lvl:4.38) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.29 lvl:3.62) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.29 lvl:3.12) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.25 lvl:3.42) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.22 lvl:4.25) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.22 lvl:3.92) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.17 lvl:4.79) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.13 lvl:3.62) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.12 lvl:3.42) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.92 lvl:3.42) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.83 lvl:3.62) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.83 lvl:3.43) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.67 lvl:2.92) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.54 lvl:2.71) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.08 lvl:2.00) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.63) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Dependability (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:1.92) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.61) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.41) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.37) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Control (imp:1.37) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.23) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:1.05) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.02) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.95) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.87) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Initiative (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.57) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Humility (imp:0.32) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.22) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.20) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation (imp:0.02) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:-0.01) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operation and Control (imp:4.00 lvl:3.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Instructing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 128,490
  annual_median    : $60,020
  annual_pct10     : $39,110
  annual_pct25     : $48,040
  annual_pct75     : $74,780
  annual_pct90     : $91,060
  annual_mean      : $62,540
  hourly_median    : $28.86

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($81,770)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($29,220)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.798x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   96,290  median: $  60,430
  Utilities                                emp:   17,880  median: $  58,410
  Manufacturing                            emp:    5,440  median: $  59,280
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    3,470  median: $  56,990
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,780  median: $  57,620
  Construction                             emp:    1,030  median: $  61,460
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      480  median: $  60,130
  Educational Services                     emp:      370  median: $  63,750
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      290  median: $  60,840
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      260  median: $  45,360

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (14 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   96,290  median: $  60,430
  Utilities                                emp:   17,880  median: $  58,410
  Manufacturing                            emp:    5,440  median: $  59,280
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    3,470  median: $  56,990
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,780  median: $  57,620
  Construction                             emp:    1,030  median: $  61,460
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      480  median: $  60,130
  Educational Services                     emp:      370  median: $  63,750
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      290  median: $  60,840
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      260  median: $  45,360

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Water industry (similarity: 0.3380)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_industry
  QID: Q474883
  Extract: The water industry provides drinking water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of the economy. Typically, public utilities operate water supply networks. The water industry does not include manufacturers and suppliers of bottled water, which is part of the beve

  Title: Water supply and sanitation in Saudi Arabia (similarity: 0.3800)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_supply_and_sanitation_in_Saudi_Arabia
  QID: Q7973825
  Extract: Water supply and sanitation in Saudi Arabia is characterized by challenges and achievements. One of the main challenges is water scarcity. In order to overcome water scarcity, substantial investments have been undertaken in seawater desalination, water distribution, sewerage and wastewater treatment

  Title: Sewage treatment (similarity: 0.4110)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewage_treatment
  QID: Q221275
  Extract: Sewage treatment is a type of wastewater treatment which aims to remove contaminants from sewage to produce an effluent that is suitable for discharge to the surrounding environment or an intended reuse application, thereby preventing water pollution from raw sewage discharges. Sewage contains waste

  Title: Water supply and sanitation in the Wellington Region (similarity: 0.3670)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_supply_and_sanitation_in_the_Wellington_Region
  QID: Q96414323
  Extract: 


Water supply and sanitation in the Wellington region involves the provision of the "three waters" – drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater services in the Greater Wellington region.

  Title: Discharge of radioactive water of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (similarity: 0.2727)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discharge_of_radioactive_water_of_the_Fukushima_Daiichi_Nuclear_Power_Plant
  QID: Q106504658
  Extract: Radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan began being discharged into the Pacific Ocean on 11 March 2011, following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster triggered by the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Three of the plant's reactors experienced meltdowns, leaving behi

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, knowledge requirements, and wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025. Related occupations and transferable skills provide clear career pathway insights.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T02:10:31.559074+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,713
tokens_output        : 4,050
cost_usd             : $0.046474
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for the occupation title. Related articles on sewage treatment and the water industry provide general context about water treatment processes and infrastructure.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators control entire treatment systems to purify drinking water and process sewage, ensuring public health and environmental safety through monitoring equipment, testing water quality, and maintaining treatment processes. They operate complex control boards and machinery to transfer, treat, and distribute water while ensuring compliance with strict safety and environmental standards. These operators serve as the frontline guardians of public water safety, working in facilities that serve communities ranging from small towns to major metropolitan areas.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Operators begin shifts by checking monitoring equipment and reviewing overnight operational reports to assess system status. They collect and test water samples throughout the day, analyzing chemical and physical characteristics using specialized equipment and color analysis standards. Much of their time involves monitoring control boards, adjusting chemical feed systems by adding chlorine, ammonia, or lime for disinfection, and operating pumps, valves, and filtration equipment. They document all operational data, meter readings, and personnel activities on required forms for regulatory compliance. Equipment inspection is ongoing, checking for malfunctions, unusual readings, or maintenance needs. They also coordinate with plant workers on routine maintenance and cleaning tasks, ensuring tanks, filter beds, and work areas remain operational.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with strong Realistic (mechanical/hands-on) and Conventional (systematic/detail-oriented) interests who enjoy working with complex machinery and following precise procedures. Successful operators possess exceptional attention to detail and dependability, as water safety mistakes can have serious public health consequences. They need strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to remain calm under pressure when equipment malfunctions or emergency situations arise. The role requires individuals who can work independently for extended periods while maintaining vigilance, as much of the work involves monitoring systems and detecting subtle changes in equipment performance. Strong communication skills are essential for coordinating with team members and documenting compliance activities.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, with 50% of workers entering with this basic education level. An additional 37.5% obtain post-secondary certificates in water treatment technology, environmental systems, or related technical fields from community colleges or technical schools. Entry-level operators typically complete on-the-job training programs lasting several months to learn specific plant operations, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements. State certification or licensing is required in most jurisdictions, involving classroom instruction and passing written and practical examinations.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced operators often advance to senior operator positions, supervising teams and handling more complex treatment processes or multiple plant systems. Many progress to plant supervisor or superintendent roles, overseeing entire facility operations and managing staff. Some specialize in areas like industrial waste treatment or become compliance specialists working directly with environmental regulators. Career advancement may lead to positions in utilities management, environmental consulting, or roles with equipment manufacturers providing technical support and training.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 128,490 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $60,020 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $39,110 to $91,060 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is significant, with California operators earning a median of $81,770 compared to $29,220 in Puerto Rico, reflecting a 2.80x ratio difference. Employment is heavily concentrated in government sectors (96,290 workers) followed by utilities (17,880) and manufacturing (5,440). Demand remains stable due to essential infrastructure needs, with opportunities driven by aging workforce retirements and ongoing infrastructure modernization projects. Job security is high given the critical nature of water treatment services.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
While monitoring and control systems continue advancing with digital sensors and automated chemical dosing, human oversight remains essential for this role. The work activities of evaluating compliance, making complex decisions during emergencies, and hands-on equipment maintenance resist full automation. Operators will likely work alongside increasingly sophisticated monitoring technology that enhances their decision-making capabilities rather than replacing them entirely.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Chemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical top transferable skills in Operation and Control (4.0 importance) and Operations Monitoring (3.9-4.1 importance), with similar equipment operation requirements.
    data: Operation and Control importance 4.0
    data: Operations Monitoring importance 3.9
    data: Control board operation
  [task_similarity] Power Plant Operators (51-8013.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve operating control boards to manage entire systems, monitoring equipment performance, and maintaining critical infrastructure with high safety requirements.
    data: Control board operation
    data: System monitoring
    data: Infrastructure maintenance
    data: Safety protocols
  [task_similarity] Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Water treatment involves extensive filtering and clarifying processes, with shared activities in chemical addition, equipment monitoring, and process control.
    data: Filtering operations
    data: Chemical addition tasks
    data: Process monitoring
    data: Equipment control
  [transferable_skill] Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (51-8021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require Equipment Maintenance (3.1 importance), Troubleshooting (3.1 importance), and Repairing skills (3.1 importance) for complex mechanical systems.
    data: Equipment Maintenance 3.1
    data: Troubleshooting 3.1
    data: Repairing 3.1
    data: Mechanical knowledge 4.7 level
  [riasec_cluster] Gas Plant Operators (51-8092.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations share strong Realistic (mechanical/hands-on) and Conventional (systematic) RIASEC profiles, involving systematic operation of complex industrial equipment.
    data: Realistic interest pattern
    data: Conventional work style
    data: Industrial equipment operation
    data: Process control

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['water treatment', 'wastewater', 'sewage treatment', 'plant operator', 'treatment facility', 'water plant', 'filtration', 'chemical dosing']
  exclude_keywords : ['water engineer', 'design', 'construction', 'sales', 'consulting']
  title_patterns   : ['*plant operator*', '*treatment*operator*', '*water*operator*', '*wastewater*operator*', '*filtration*operator*']
  common_variations: ['water plant operator', 'wastewater operator', 'treatment plant operator', 'sewage plant operator', 'filtration operator', 'water treatment technician', 'plant operations specialist', 'water systems operator']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'water', 'treatment', 'production', 'principles', 'control', 'monitoring', 'activities', 'sewage', 'plant', 'includes', 'materials', 'objects', 'standards', 'ideas', 'tools', 'needs', 'techniques']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  45  0.01579  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:51%  inference:20%  dwas:18%
tendency                   42  0.01474  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
water                      36  0.01263  wikipedia            wikipedia:56%  inference:31%  onet_tasks:8%
treatment                  27  0.00947  wikipedia            wikipedia:48%  inference:33%  onet_dimensions:11%
production                 17  0.00596  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  dwas:47%  wikipedia:6%
principles                 16  0.00561  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    16  0.00561  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
monitoring                 15  0.00526  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  inference:40%  onet_tasks:7%
activities                 14  0.00491  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:21%  onet_tasks:7%
sewage                     13  0.00456  wikipedia            wikipedia:69%  onet_tasks:15%  inference:15%
plant                      13  0.00456  inference            inference:38%  wikipedia:31%  onet_dimensions:23%
includes                   12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  dwas:17%
objects                    12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                  11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:18%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tools                      10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:40%  dwas:10%
needs                      10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
techniques                 10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                  9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  onet_tasks:11%
maintenance                 9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:22%
hand                        9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:22%
wastewater                  9  0.00316  wikipedia            wikipedia:78%  onet_tasks:11%  inference:11%
safety                      9  0.00316  inference            inference:56%  onet_tasks:33%  onet_dimensions:11%
problems                    9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
public                      9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  inference:33%  wikipedia:22%
resources                   9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                    9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  wikipedia:22%  inference:11%
quickly                     9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operate                     8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
performance                 8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
problem                     8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
chemical                    8  0.00281  dwas                 dwas:38%  inference:38%  onet_dimensions:25%
management                  8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
human                       8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%