Manager, Water Supply

Aliases: Officer (Water Supply)

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

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

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

Co-ordinating and supervising within powers delegated
Efficiently utilising men, money and material in public or private organisation or one or more of its departments or branches
Storing, filtering and purifying water and supplying water to consumers

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is mostly a desk job
Need to handle a team of subordinate staff
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 may be 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

Knowledge of efficiently utilising men, money and material engaged in storing, filtering and purifying water
Ability to supply water to consumers

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

Manager, Water Supply → On-Special-Duty Officers → Deputy Engineer → Executive E-Water Supply → Municipal Commissioner

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁵

For candidates with experience - Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Generally, 10-15 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Water supply plants

KEYWORDS

Line Manager, Water Supply
Officer, Water Supply

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	1321.0400	Manager, Water Supply
ISCO 2008	1321	Manufacturing Managers
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-Office-Manager
4	http://cedindia.org/program-areas/water-and-sanitation

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