Back to all jobs
Research & DevelopmentGrowing

Water Resource Specialist

Mid-level

Also known as: Community Resource Consultant, Environmental Resource Specialist, Hydrotechnical Specialist, Hydrotechnician

Research & DevelopmentBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.
Water ResourcesHydrologyEnvironmental ScienceWater ManagementEnvironmental EngineeringResearch & DevelopmentPublic PolicyCreativeLeadershipDesign

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Autodesk AutoCADESRI ArcGIS softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordStructured query language SQL
In-demand software
ESRI ArcGIS softwareGeographic information system GIS systemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly enhance water resource management by enabling more precise forecasting of water availability and demand, optimizing distribution networks, and improving water quality monitoring through advanced sensor data analysis. It will also automate regulatory compliance checks and support predictive maintenance of infrastructure, allowing specialists to focus on strategic planning and complex problem-solving.

Similar Jobs

Cosmetic Scientist

Mid-level

Environmental Science and Protection Technician, Including Health

Mid-level

Food Scientist

Mid-level

Biological Technician

Mid-level

Salary

$112,826 - $225,652 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

Relevant Studies

Based on job level & field

Architecture

Bachelor • Design & Architecture • 4 years

Environmental Engineering

Bachelor • Nature & Environment • 4 years

Industrial Design

Bachelor • Design & Architecture • 4 years

Creative Technology

Bachelor • Creative Arts • 4 years

Geography

Bachelor • Natural Sciences & Mathematics • 4 years

Public Administration

Bachelor • Business & Economics • 2 years

Current Vacancies

IndeedLinkedIn