Water Conservation Officer
OFO No: 213306
Other names for Water Conservation Officer:
Hydrographical Technical Officer
Hydrological Technical Officer
Water Quality Analyst
Waste Water Treatment Officer / Technician
Water Quality Technician
What is a Water Conservation Officer?
As a Water Conservation Officers your main duties will be the protection and improvement of environmental habitats that are dependant on ground water.
Becoming a Water Conservation Officer is a specialised role within nature conservation. It is a position that is growing in popularity due to an increased awareness of the importance and vulnerability of wetland habitats due to the threat of construction and industrial development.
Their role may focus either on the management and conservation of wetland areas, or on the management of the environmental impact of developments that affect groundwater.
What does a Water Conservation Officer do?
- assesses the effect on wildlife of existing and proposed works, e.g. pipelines, drainage or flood defence schemes
- advises on how to safeguard existing wildlife habitats
- promotes educational and public awareness of the environmental importance of wetland habitats and species
- visits sites and monitors work, e.g. wildlife surveys
- negotiates and discusses environmental impact with other professionals (architects, engineers, planners, wildlife groups)
Are you … ?
- interested in conservation?
- interested in science?
- organised?
- dedicated?
- interested in water?
- willing to work a lot outdoors?
- a good communicator?
- thorough and systematic?
PATH 1
National Diploma in Environmental or Public Health
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Environmental Health or Management
PATH 2
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Water Resource Management
PATH 3
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Hydrology
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education.
- CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Meteorologist … or … Agronomist … or … Marine Biologist
Is becoming a Water Conservation Officer the right career choice for me?
