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O*NET-SOC 13-1199.05

Sustainability Specialists

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

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Develop sustainability project goals, objectives, initiatives, or strategies in collaboration with other sustainability professionals.Core15981
  2. Monitor or track sustainability indicators, such as energy usage, natural resource usage, waste generation, and recycling.Core15980
  3. Assess or propose sustainability initiatives, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and acceptance.Core15979
  4. Provide technical or administrative support for sustainability programs or issues.Core15973
  5. Review and revise sustainability proposals or policies.Core15968
  6. Develop reports or presentations to communicate the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.Core15976
  7. Create or maintain plans or other documents related to sustainability projects.Core15975
  8. Collect information about waste stream management or green building practices to inform decision makers.Core15978
  9. Research or review regulatory, technical, or market issues related to sustainability.Core15969
  10. Identify or investigate violations of natural resources, waste management, recycling, or other environmental policies.Core15970
  11. Identify or create new sustainability indicators.Core15971
  12. Create marketing or outreach media, such as brochures or Web sites, to communicate sustainability issues, procedures, or objectives.Core15977
  13. Identify or procure needed resources to implement sustainability programs or projects.Core15974
  14. Write grant applications, rebate applications, or project proposals to secure funding for sustainability projects.Core15972

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 38 examples in 23 categories, 26 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Document management software

  • Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
  • Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe Creative Cloud softwareHot Technology
  • Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
  • Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology

Desktop publishing software

  • Adobe InDesignHot Technology
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Quark enterprise publishing software

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DHot Technology
  • Autodesk RevitHot Technology
  • Bentley MicroStationHot Technology

Geographic information system

  • Esri ArcGIS
  • Geographic information system GIS software

Enterprise application integration software

  • Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology

Data mining software

  • Google AnalyticsHot Technology

Inventory management software

  • Inventory management systems

Web platform development software

  • JavaScriptHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

  • Life cycle assessment LCA software
  • PE INTERNATIONAL GaBi
  • PE INTERNATIONAL SoFi
  • PRe Consultants SimaPro

Data base user interface and query software

  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
  • Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • Microsoft Power BIHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • TableauHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Information retrieval or search software

  • Online database search and retrieval software

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • SAP softwareHot Technology

Web page creation and editing software

  • Social media sites

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Investigate legal issues.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Obtain information about goods or services.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Monitor business indicators.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

  • Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 8 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 4
    • Supports 3
    • Informs 1

Thinking Creatively

  • Create marketing materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop sustainable business strategies or practices.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Developing Objectives and Strategies

  • Establish organizational guidelines or policies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare financial documents.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 2 of 2 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 2
  • Prepare proposal documents.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare operational reports.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Advise others on business or operational matters.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

  • Purchase products or services.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill2 of 13
Distinct tools10
Level mix
  • Augments 6
  • Supports 3
  • Informs 1

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.