Low to No Risk

15

Moderate Risk

2

High Risk

1

Extreme Risk

0

• 1.2Review or evaluate designs for water detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, or other hydraulic structures.
• 2Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
• 2.5Write proposals, project reports, informational brochures, or other documents on wastewater purification, water supply and demand, or other water resource subjects.
• 1Recommend new or revised policies, procedures, or regulations to support water resource or conservation goals.
• 1.2Provide technical expertise to assist communities in the development or implementation of storm water monitoring or other water programs.
• 0.3Present water resource proposals to government, public interest groups, or community groups.
• 1.5Identify and characterize specific causes or sources of water pollution.
• 0.8Develop plans to protect watershed health or rehabilitate watersheds.
• 2.5Develop or implement standardized water monitoring and assessment methods.
• 1.2Conduct technical studies for water resources on topics such as pollutants and water treatment options.
• 1.5Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater discharge, pollutants, permits, or other compliance and regulatory issues.
• 1.5Conduct cost-benefit studies for watershed improvement projects or water management alternatives.
• 2Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
• 0.7Develop strategies for watershed operations to meet water supply and conservation goals or to ensure regulatory compliance with clean water laws or regulations.
• 2.2Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, chemical, physical, and biological water quality monitoring or sampling to ensure compliance with water quality standards.

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