# Director of Water Resources

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-water-resources

A Director of Water Resources oversees the planning, management, and regulatory compliance of water supply systems, watersheds, or utility operations for a government agency or engineering organization. They apply hydrology expertise and GIS mapping tools to guide water resource management decisions, from drought planning to infrastructure projects, while managing budgets and cross-functional project teams. This technical leadership role typically requires an engineering or environmental science background along with strong project management skills.

Top skills: [GIS](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/gis), [Hydrology](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/hydrology), [Project Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/project-management), [Regulatory Compliance](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/regulatory-compliance), [Water Resource Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/water-resource-management)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Water Resources Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/water-resources-manager)
- Often leads to: [Vice President of Operations](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/vice-president-of-operations)

## Similar roles

[Director of Engineering](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-engineering), [Director of Sustainability](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-sustainability), [Environmental Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/environmental-engineer), [Water Resource Specialist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/water-resource-specialist), [Water Resources Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/water-resources-manager)

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