Brenda Cervantes of Lane Community College in Eugene, OR, sent me this information on LCC's new online Water Conservation Technician program. It's funded by the National Science Foundation.
Here is the blurb from the website:
The Water Conservation Technician program consists of an inspiring community of students and faculty dedicated to improving community water security and quality using ecologically sustainable practices. Through the two-year Water Conservation Technician online program, you will be prepared for the growing field of Water Conservation and the challenges a shortage of water will bring.
The Program trains individuals to evaluate water use patterns; develop, implement, market and maintain conservation programs; perform public outreach; recommend water efficiency techniques; integrate alternative water sources, and perform systems analysis to solve problems.
As water-related issues continue to increase, more voluntary and mandatory water conservation opportunities are being created that require a technical skill set like that which is offered within this program. Employment opportunities in Water Conservation are excellent. Students must consider the Western United States when seeking employment as those willing to relocate will have greater employment opportunities.
What's the starting pay?
- Oregon state wages range from $32,000 to $48,500 annually plus benefits. Wages will vary in other states.
Prepare for a career in the water field as water efficiency technicians, coordinators, or specialists, or as water management specialists and technicians. The program prepares students to design, implement and evaluate water conservation programs.
For more information on the two-year degree programs and training for water professionals contact Roger Ebbage, [email protected] or (541) 463-6160.
The fall term starts on 30 September 2019. Admissions close one week before that date. The program does have requirements that must be satisfied before admission so check with Roger.
Here is a video:
Information from an alternate site - the Northwest Water and Energy Institute at LCC:
Graduates Of The Program Are Able To
- Design, implement, evaluate, and market water conservation programs to a broad audience
- Evaluate water usage patterns for rural, urban, residential, and commercial sites; recommend efficiency measures as well as alternate water sources.
- Understand water distribution, flow, and elimination systems; basic hydraulics; quality issues; balance and time of use.
- Understand the many stressors to water accessibility and how they interact to affect supply and demand along with other issues.
- Monitor, collect, interpret and analyze data to evaluate effectiveness of programs and modify them over time.
- Calculate water and cost savings and produce comprehensive cost/benefit analysis reports.
Some relevant job titles are:
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Water Conservation - Program Specialist, Manager
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Water Resource - Analyst, Specialist
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Rainwater Harvesting Tech
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Stormwater - Coordinator, Technician
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Wastewater - Manager, Stores Supervisor, Program Analyst
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Conservation Warden
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Stewardship Coordinator
Looks awfully good. Glad to see such a broad approach. Apply for Fall 2019 now!
Enjoy!
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Thanks for this. My niece is really passionate about water conservancy. The job titles could direct her to her passion.
Posted by: Joyce Gathoni | Friday, 07 June 2019 at 01:33 AM