Guidance for Professional Development in Drinking Water and
Wastewater Industry recognises the water practitioners journey from
the novice student phase all the way to an established expert
position, both on technological and professional fronts. This book
reviews various career phases and helps realise purpose,
motivation, responsibilities and milestones for each professional
stage. Since professional journeys are significantly different for
individuals and designations, titles vary widely from organization
to organization, general terminologies are used for describing
career phases, mainly Student Phase, Entry-Level Professional,
Mid-Level Professional and Established Practitioner. This guide
helps the reader to understand a step-by-step professional
development process in the industry and at the same time receive
key inputs to minimise or avoid common mistakes related to the
drinking water or wastewater occupations. The book provides an
overview of common educational options available for students
including short-term courses, diploma and certificates, associate
degrees, bachelor degree, masters degree, doctorate degree,
post-doctoral fellowship and continued education. With respect to
job profiles, the guide covers different professional avenues such
as consultant, engineer, designer, researcher, academic faculty
member, sales and marketing, permitting authority staff, laboratory
professionals, system operators, construction management staff,
manufacturing and industry staff. In terms of technological
knowledge, both drinking water and wastewater infrastructure
systems are reviewed in the book. Discussions on drinking water
systems mainly include intake structures, treatment systems,
distributions network components whereas wastewater systems include
collection and conveyance systems, treatment options and sludge
management systems. Guidance for Professional Development in
Drinking Water and Wastewater Industryis useful for every
professional in the industry and particularly prospective students.
It can be used by mentors and established practitioners as a
guidance tool for training newcomers. Author: Archis Ambulkar,
Harrisburg, PA, USA
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