| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Cover; Copyright; Contents; List of Figures; About the Author; Preface; Acknowledgement; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Global Drinking Water and Sanitation Scenario; 1.2 Drinking Water and Wastewater Profession; 1.3 Publication Objectives; 1.4 Scope and Goals; 1.5 Chapter Contents; 1.6 Profession's Key Resource Databases; Chapter 2: Educational options in the drinking water and wastewater field; 2.1 Short-Term Courses or Education Programs; 2.2 Diploma or Certificate; 2.3 Associate Degree; 2.4 Bachelor's Degree; 2.5 Master's Degree; 2.6 Doctorate Degree; 2.7 Postdoctoral Scholars |
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2.8 Continued Education2.9 Program Requirements and Special Skills; 2.10 Trends in Science and Engineering; Chapter 3: Career avenues in the drinking water and wastewater field; 3.1 University and College Positions; 3.2 Research Institute or Organization Positions; 3.3 Consultants and Engineering Staff; 3.4 Software Operators, Designers and Drafters; 3.5 Construction, Supervision and Management Staff; 3.6 Water or Wastewater System Operators; 3.7 Laboratory Professionals; 3.8 Permitting Authority Staff; 3.9 Manufacturing Staff; 3.10 Utility Company Staff; 3.11 Sales and Marketing Staff |
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3.12 Industry Staff3.13 Job Affiliation Organizations; Chapter 4: Professional development overview; 4.1 Student-Phase; 4.1.1 Pursuing educational program; 4.1.2 Educational finances, fellowships and assistantships; 4.1.3 Curriculum and subjects; 4.1.4 Seminars and projects; 4.1.5 Research and Teaching Assistantship; 4.1.6 Interaction with faculty members; 4.1.7 Developing knowledge database; 4.1.8 Social awareness of field; 4.1.9 'Special Remarks' Droplets; 4.2 Internship-Phase; 4.2.1 First step towards profession; 4.2.2 Basics of the business; 4.2.3 Glimpse of professional experience |
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4.2.4 Communication is the key4.2.5 Preparations for a real job; 4.2.6 'Special Remarks' Droplets; 4.3 Entry-Level Professional; 4.3.1 Job search options; 4.3.2 Job applications and interview; Résumé Preparations; Cover Letter Preparation; Job Interview; 4.3.3 Nervous mind at work; 4.3.4 Sticking to the basics; 4.3.5 Profession based work documents; 4.3.6 Inter-departmental coordination; 4.3.7 Vendor correspondence; 4.3.8 Managing deadlines; 4.3.9 Initial certifications; 4.3.10 'Special Remarks' Droplets; 4.4 Mid-Level Professionals; 4.4.1 Project management for infrastructure projects |
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4.4.2 Effective coordination and communications4.4.3 Non-technical duties; 4.4.4 Client correspondence; 4.4.5 Learning industry reference standards; 4.4.6 Professional designations; 4.4.7 Key organizations involvement; 4.4.8 'Special Remarks' Droplets; 4.5 Established Practitioners; 4.5.1 Significant transitions; 4.5.2 Pillars: Where, when and how; 4.5.3 Types of established professionals; 4.5.4 Mentoring and guidance; 4.5.5 'Special Remarks' Droplets; Chapter 5: Knowing drinking water and wastewater systems; 5.1 Drinking Water Systems; 5.1.1 Water sources and intake systems |
| Summary |
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. 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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed August 13, 2015) |
| Subject |
Water quality management -- Vocational guidance
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Water resources development -- Vocational guidance
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Drinking water -- Standards.
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Sewage -- Purification.
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Drinking water -- Purification.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Environmental -- General.
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Drinking water -- Purification
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Drinking water -- Standards
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Sewage -- Purification
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Water quality management -- Vocational guidance
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Water resources development -- Vocational guidance
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781780406978 |
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1780406975 |
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1780406967 |
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9781780406961 |
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