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