Compare Surveyors & Solar Energy Installation Managers 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.)

Surveyors $59,900
Solar Energy Installation Managers $96,300

Similar skills & knowledge

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

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

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


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.

Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Surveyors
Surveyors
Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Solar Energy Installation Managers
Solar Energy Installation Managers
Medium

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

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Negotiation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Surveyors
Surveyors
Low
Negotiation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Solar Energy Installation Managers
Solar Energy Installation Managers
Medium

Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.


Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Surveyors
Surveyors

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Solar Energy Installation Managers
Solar Energy Installation Managers

High school diploma or equivalent

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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 Surveyors
Surveyors

License may be required in DC

Licensing for Solar Energy Installation Managers
Solar Energy Installation Managers

No license found in DC


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 Surveyors
Surveyors

4 related certifications

Certification for Solar Energy Installation Managers
Solar Energy Installation Managers

3 related certifications

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