Compare Construction and Building Inspectors & Solar Energy Systems Engineers District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Construction and Building Inspectors $87,900
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $151,500

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Science Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and Building Inspectors
Very Low
Science Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Medium

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and Building Inspectors
Very Low
Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Medium

Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

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Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and Building Inspectors
Low
Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Medium

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

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Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and Building Inspectors
Medium
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
High

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and Building Inspectors

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Solar Energy Systems Engineers

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and Building Inspectors

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Solar Energy Systems Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and Building Inspectors

97 related certifications

Certification for Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Solar Energy Systems Engineers

1 related certifications

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