Director, Water Supply

Aliases: Head Administrator (Water Supply)

Industry/Sector(s): Water Supply, Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Director, Water Supply is expected to perform include:

Heading the organization
Determining, planning, organising and co-ordinating within authority delegated, activities of public or private organisation engaged in storage, filtration, purification, and supply of water

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is mostly a desk job
Need to handle a team of Managers
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations remain functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Individuals usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system is not available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Preferably, degree in civil engineering

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient in managing the complete process of water supply which is storage, filtration, purification, etc.
Knowledge of handling a team of Managers

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Time management skills
Problem-solving skills
Decision-making skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges offering civil engineering across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://cedindia.org/organization/affiliation/centre-of-excellence-of-moud-govt-of-india/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Section Officer → Public Health Engineer → Director, Water Supply → Joint Secretary → Secretary → Minister

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience - Rs 50,000 to Rs 80,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Generally, 20-25 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Water supply plants

KEYWORDS

Project Head, Water Supply
Director, Water Supply
Head Administrator, Water Supply

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	1120.0600	Director, Water Supply
ISCO 2008	1120	Managing Directors and Chief Executives
NIC 2008	36000	Water collection, treatment and supply
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 1
2	http://www.ohsrep.org.au/hazards/workplace-conditions/sedentary-work
3	http://jobsearch.naukri.com/job-listings-Head-Project-Management
4	http://cedindia.org/program-areas/water-and-sanitation

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