What is a water superintendent and how to become one

Key steps to become a water superintendent

1. Explore water superintendent education requirements

   Most common water superintendent degrees

   Bachelor's

   40.9 %

   Associate

   25.0 %

   High School Diploma

   15.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific water superintendent skills

   Skills	Percentages
   OSHA	13.39%
   Water Distribution System	11.36%
   Construction Projects	9.78%
   Water Treatment Plant	9.00%
   Regulatory Compliance	6.62%

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3. Complete relevant water superintendent training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New water superintendents 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 water superintendent based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real water superintendent resumes.

4. Research water superintendent duties and responsibilities

   • Create and manage comprehensive database of groundwater production assets.
   • Review, consult and work with reclamation district representatives or their contractors when performing field geotechnical studies and/or geophysical measurements.
   • Prepare, maintain, and submit required reports to upper management and military personnel.

5. Apply for water superintendent jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a water superintendent 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