Career Details

Certified Public Works Professional-Management

Description

The Public Works Professional-Management certification is issued to recognize individuals in the public works field who have the knowledge and experience to manage organizations within a public works department. The Public Works Professional - Management certification is targeted to current supervisors who desire to move to management positions, mid-level managers and superintendents.

Certifying Organization

American Public Works Association

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Certifying Organization

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Certifying Organization

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Type

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Median Annual Income

$157,740

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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$133,560

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Median Annual Income

$95,890

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Design or oversee projects involving provision of potable water, disposal of wastewater and sewage, or prevention of flood-related damage. Prepare environmental documentation for water resources, regulatory program compliance, data management and analysis, and field work. Perform hydraulic modeling and pipeline design.

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Environmental Engineers

Median Annual Income

$100,090

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Conservation Scientists

Median Annual Income

$68,750

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Median Annual Income

$68,750

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Median Annual Income

$78,980

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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$78,980

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Median Annual Income

$78,980

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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Median Annual Income

$88,770

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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