What You'll Do

  • Review and revise sustainability proposals or policies.
  • Research or review regulatory, technical, or market issues related to sustainability.
  • Identify or investigate violations of natural resources, waste management, recycling, or other environmental policies.
  • Identify or create new sustainability indicators.
  • Write grant applications, rebate applications, or project proposals to secure funding for sustainability projects.
  • Provide technical or administrative support for sustainability programs or issues.
  • Identify or procure needed resources to implement sustainability programs or projects.
  • Create or maintain plans or other documents related to sustainability projects.
  • Develop reports or presentations to communicate the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.
  • Create marketing or outreach media, such as brochures or Web sites, to communicate sustainability issues, procedures, or objectives.

Essential Skills

Reading Comprehension 4.0/5
Writing 4.0/5
Speaking 4.0/5
Active Listening 3.88/5
Critical Thinking 3.88/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.62/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.62/5
Monitoring 3.5/5
Active Learning 3.25/5
Coordination 3.25/5
Systems Evaluation 3.25/5
Learning Strategies 3.12/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Initiative, Cooperation, Persistence, Analytical Thinking, Integrity

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Written Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Expression 4.0/5
Oral Comprehension 3.88/5
Oral Expression 3.88/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.75/5
Inductive Reasoning 3.75/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.62/5
Speech Clarity 3.62/5

Technologies & Tools

Adobe Acrobat Adobe Creative Cloud software Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D Autodesk Revit Bentley MicroStation Esri ArcGIS Extensible markup language XML Geographic information system GIS software Google Analytics Inventory management systems JavaScript Life cycle assessment LCA software Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Initiative (High importance: 4.5/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.43/5)
  • Persistence (High importance: 4.26/5)
  • Analytical Thinking (High importance: 4.23/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.18/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

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