About This Career Path
Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.
Salary Breakdown
Sustainability Specialists
Average
$76,990
ANNUAL
$37.02
HOURLY
Entry Level
$39,150
ANNUAL
$18.82
HOURLY
Mid Level
$73,260
ANNUAL
$35.22
HOURLY
Expert Level
$122,390
ANNUAL
$58.84
HOURLY
Sample Career Roadmap
Sustainability Specialists
Supporting Certifications
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Estrella Mountain Community College
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Northern Arizona University
Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)
Phoenix College (MCCCD)
Phoenix College (MCCCD)
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
Scottsdale Community College (MCCCD)
Scottsdale Community College (MCCCD)
South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Degree Recommendations
Cochise College
Cochise College
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Top Expected Tasks
Sustainability Specialists
01
Develop sustainability project goals, objectives, initiatives, or strategies in collaboration with other sustainability professionals.
02
Monitor or track sustainability indicators, such as energy usage, natural resource usage, waste generation, and recycling.
03
Assess or propose sustainability initiatives, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and acceptance.
04
Provide technical or administrative support for sustainability programs or issues.
05
Review and revise sustainability proposals or policies.
06
Develop reports or presentations to communicate the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.
07
Create or maintain plans or other documents related to sustainability projects.
08
Collect information about waste stream management or green building practices to inform decision makers.
09
Research or review regulatory, technical, or market issues related to sustainability.
10
Identify or investigate violations of natural resources, waste management, recycling, or other environmental policies.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Sustainability Specialists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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