Waterway Manager (Agricultural Water)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An occupation that inspects, cleans, and repairs facilities such as intake ports, water gates, and weirs in agricultural irrigation canals to maintain appropriate water supply.
Description
The Waterway Manager (Agricultural Water) inspects, cleans, and repairs agricultural water facilities such as intake ports, intake weirs, water gates, and open channels, and appropriately adjusts water volume and levels to ensure stable water supply to farmland. They remove facility deterioration and accumulated sediment, repair embankments and culverts, manage flow rates through gate operations, and coordinate with farmers and agricultural committees as needed. They perform tasks using small heavy machinery and measuring instruments, handle emergency responses to abnormalities, and contribute to flood prevention and water quality conservation.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to labor shortages from regional aging and the importance of water environment conservation. Introduction of remote monitoring and labor-saving measures using ICT and IoT is progressing.
Personality Traits
Good Cooperativeness / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Both Solo and Team Work / Outdoor Work / Regular Inspection Patrols / Seasonal
Career Path
Irrigation Canal Worker → Waterway Manager → Water Resources Facility Manager → Agricultural Water Engineer
Required Skills
Basic Civil Engineering Knowledge / Irrigation Canal Facility Inspection and Cleaning / Pressure and Flow Measurement Instruments / Small Heavy Machinery Operation / Water Gate Operation
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Water Law and Regulation Knowledge / Civil Repair Techniques / Communication Skills / Emergency Response Ability
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Even small abnormalities can affect water supply, so attention to detail is important. |
| Communication Skills | Because coordination with farmers and related organizations is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because outdoor heavy labor and long patrols are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily routine work based on established procedures, with little need for significant creativity. |
Aliases
- Irrigation Canal Manager
- Waterway Keeper
Related Jobs
- Agricultural Civil Engineer
- Irrigation Canal Worker
- Water Resources Facility Manager