Description
Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.
Interests
- Investigative
- Enterprising
- Conventional
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Recognition
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking
- Integrity
- Persistence
- Attention to Detail
- Initiative
Tasks
- Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.
- Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.
- Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change.
- Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.
- Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
- Presentation software
- Object or component oriented development software
- Development environment software
- Geographic information system
Abilities
- Written Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Writing
Knowledge
- Law and Government
- English Language
- Mathematics
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
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Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $57,653 |
| Median (50%) | $82,006 |
| High (90%) | $115,633 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 84,600 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 90,700 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 7%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 7%
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