Climate Change Policy Analysts
Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.
- Tasks
- 14 tasks14 core
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- Life, Physical & Social ScienceOne of its 66 occupations
- Code
- 19-2041.01SOC 2018: 19-2041
What the work is made of
All 14 are core tasks, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the job
- Task 1. Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.Core taskTask 16849Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 2. Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.Core taskTask 16853Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 3. Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change.Core taskTask 16850Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 4. Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.Core taskTask 16854Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 5. Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes.Core taskTask 16851Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 6. Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings.Core taskTask 16843Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 7. Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations.Core taskTask 16846Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 8. Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts.Core taskTask 16848Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 9. Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups.Core taskTask 16842Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 10. Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management.Core taskTask 16852Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 11. Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies.Core taskTask 16841Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 12. Develop, or contribute to the development of, educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change.Core taskTask 16847Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 13. Present and defend proposals for climate change research projects.Core taskTask 16844Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 14. Prepare grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability.Core taskTask 16845Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 19-2041
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
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