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Climate Change Policy Analysts - 19-2041.01

O*NET-SOC Description

Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Climate Advisor
  • Climate Analyst
  • Climate and Energy Program Associate
  • Climate Economist
  • Environmental Policy Analyst
  • Policy Analyst
  • Policy Associate
  • Policy Research Associate
  • Regional Science Advisor

SOC Occupation Groups

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Tasks

  • Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.
  • Develop, or contribute to the development of, educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change.
  • Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations.
  • Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes.
  • Prepare grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability.
  • Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change.
  • Present and defend proposals for climate change research projects.
  • Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings.
  • Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups.
  • Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.
  • Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.
  • Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management.
  • Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts.
  • Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Advise others on matters of public policy.
  • Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies.
  • Communicate results of environmental research.
  • Compile environmental or climatological data.
  • Conduct climatological research.
  • Develop educational programs.
  • Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
  • Evaluate civic projects or public policies.
  • Interpret research or operational data.
  • Prepare proposal documents or grant applications.
  • Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.
  • Promote environmental sustainability or conservation initiatives.

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Bioenvironmental Engineering (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Bioenvironmental Engineering Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Bioenvironmental Engineering Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Bioenvironmental Engineering Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Bioenvironmental Engineering Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Bioenvironmental Engineering Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Bioenvironmental Engineering Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Environmental Engineering Management Officer (Marine Corps - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Environmental Health Officer (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Environmental Science and Engineering (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Master Meteorological And Oceanographic (Metoc) Forecaster (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Meteorological And Oceanographic (Metoc) Forecaster (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Staff Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Weather and Environmental Sciences (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Weather and Environmental Sciences, Advanced Weather Activities (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

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