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Sustainability Specialists

Median Salary
79,590
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

65%

State and local government

13%

Private not for profit

12%

Self-employed

5%

Federal Government

5%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$44,780

10%

$79,590

Median

$103,590

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    52%

  • Master's degree

    39%

  • Some college

    4%

  • Post baccalaureate

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Education and Training
  • Administration and Management
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Sales and Marketing
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.