What is a surface water manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a surface water manager

1. Explore surface water manager education requirements

   Most common surface water manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   50.5 %

   High School Diploma

   15.8 %

   Master's

   14.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific surface water manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Plumbing	57.23%
   Water Treatment Plant	10.53%
   Water Samples	6.79%
   Process Control	5.60%
   Potable Water	4.54%

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3. Complete relevant surface water manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New surface water managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a surface water manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real surface water manager resumes.

4. Research surface water manager duties and responsibilities

   • Create and manage comprehensive database of groundwater production assets.
   • Prepare TCC unit and environment for external audit under ISO guide lines.
   • Conduct several meetings with clients to review project operational issues and provide solutions to problems arising from rig site.3.
   • Provide technical assistance to rig site operators.4.

5. Apply for surface water manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a surface water manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams