Occupation information for Sustainability Specialists District Of Columbia

description

Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.

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details

Currently Employed: 50,650

Projected Annual Job Openings: 3,760

Typical Hourly Wage: $37.69 - $62.94

Typical Annual Salary: $78,400 - $130,910

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Develop sustainability project goals, objectives, initiatives, or strategies in collaboration with other sustainability professionals.
  • Monitor or track sustainability indicators, such as energy usage, natural resource usage, waste generation, and recycling.
  • Assess or propose sustainability initiatives, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and acceptance.
  • Review and revise sustainability proposals or policies.
  • Provide technical or administrative support for sustainability programs or issues.
  • Develop reports or presentations to communicate the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.
  • Create or maintain plans or other documents related to sustainability projects.
  • Collect information about waste stream management or green building practices to inform decision makers.
  • 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.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Desktop computers
  • Laser fax machine
  • Laser printers
  • Notebook computers
  • Personal computers

Technology:
  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Desktop publishing software
  • Geographic information system