Water Resource Specialists Salary in UT

Common tasks

• Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
• Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
• Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater discharge, pollutants, permits, or other compliance and regulatory issues.
• Develop strategies for watershed operations to meet water supply and conservation goals or to ensure regulatory compliance with clean water laws or regulations.
• Conduct technical studies for water resources on topics such as pollutants and water treatment options.
• Review or evaluate designs for water detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, or other hydraulic structures.
• Present water resource proposals to government, public interest groups, or community groups.
• Develop plans to protect watershed health or rehabilitate watersheds.
• Write proposals, project reports, informational brochures, or other documents on wastewater purification, water supply and demand, or other water resource subjects.
• Conduct cost-benefit studies for watershed improvement projects or water management alternatives.