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Summary 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 Job Titles

1.	Clean Energy Policy Analyst

2.	Climate Change Analyst

3.	Climate Change Risk Assessor

4.	Climatologist

5.	Cumulative Effects Analyst

6.	Ecological Risk Assessor

7.	Environmental Change Analyst

8.	Global Climate Change Analyst

9.	Global Climate Change Researcher

10.	Principal Scientist

11.	Regional Climate Change Analyst

12.	Research Associate, Policy

13.	Risk Assessor

14.	Scientist

15.	Senior Advisor

16.	Senior Advocate

17.	Senior Associate, Climate and Energy Program

18.	Senior Climate Advisor

19.	Senior Policy Analyst

20.	Senior Policy Associate

21.	Staff Climate Scientist

Job Tasks

	Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change. Evaluate civic projects or public policies.

	Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders. Conduct climatological research. Interpret research or operational data.

	Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues such as climate change. Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.

	Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes. Advise others on matters of public policy.

	Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups. Promote environmental sustainability or conservation initiatives.

	Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management. Conduct climatological research.

	Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts. Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies.

	Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies. Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.

	Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings. Communicate results of environmental research.

	Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations. Compile environmental or climatological data.

	Prepare grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability. Prepare proposal documents or grant applications.

	Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change. Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.

	Develop, or contribute to the development of, educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change. Develop educational programs.

	Present and defend proposals for climate change research projects. Prepare proposal documents or grant applications. Promote environmental sustainability or conservation initiatives.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

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