City of Oceanside Water Utilities Department

Environmental Specialist

Meet Annika Andersen, Environmental Specialist II, who tells us all about her role with the City of Oceanside Water Utilities Department. The job requires various assignments and responsibilities related to Oceanside’s overall Water Efficiency program including conducting water use surveys, distributing water-saving devices, implementation of Oceanside’s Water Conservation Master Plan, data gathering for water loss and State Water Resources Control Board monthly usage reports. For her career, Annika earned Bachelors degrees in Sustainability and History at Arizona State University.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

AVERAGE WAGE

$55,428/yr

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OUTLOOK

Hot

This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role

INDUSTRY

Advanced Manufacturing

The essential backbone of modern life, responsible for powering homes, providing clean water, and managing waste

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

CSU San Marcos

Environmental Studies

Palomar College

Water and Wastewater Technology

UCSD Extension

Professional Development Programs in Environment and Sustainability

Is This Career Right For YOU?

What are the top traits for this career?

Investigative

You enjoy structure and following systems or procedures

Realistic

You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments

Conventional

You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions