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Fall 2010

Carli Straight

Chaffey College

Green Jobs Needs Assessment

Chaffey College Green Jobs Needs Assessment

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Table of Contents Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................ 3

Definitions of Green ....................................................................................................................... 4

California Employment Development Department ............................................................................ 4

Workforce Information Council .......................................................................................................... 5

Centers for Excellence ......................................................................................................................... 5

Economic Development Department Survey of California Green Workers ........................................ 6

Percentage of Green Workers in California by EDD-Defined Categories ............................................ 6

California Industries With the Most Green Jobs ................................................................................. 7

Southern California Industries With the Most Green Jobs By EDD-Defined Category .................... 7-8

Top Ten Green Occupations ................................................................................................................ 8

Training Methods Used By Employers to Prepare Workers for Green Jobs ....................................... 9

Centers for Excellence “Understanding the Green Economy in California” Report .......................... 10

Centers for Excellence Green Industry Sectors ............................................................................ 10-11

Centers for Excellence Green Industry Clusters ........................................................................... 11-20

Centers for Excellence Green Occupations .................................................................................. 21-30

Crosswalk between Green Increased Demand and Enhanced Skills Occupations (SOC Codes) and College Programs (TOP Codes)..................................................................................................... 31-40

Appendix A: Centers for Excellence Environmental Scan: Energy Efficiency Occupations in the Inland Empire ......................................................................................................................... 41-42 Appendix B: Centers for Excellence Research Brief: Wind Turbine Technicians in California ....... 43-46 Appendix C: Centers for Excellence Environmental Scan: Energy Efficiency Occupations in Los

Angeles County ........................................................................................................................ 47-48 Appendix D: Green County San Bernardino, Green Business Directory ...................................... 49-56


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Executive Summary

The topic of the green economy has received a great amount of attention over the past few years, starting at the federal level and extending down to state and local levels. In February 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law. This Act was intended to jump-start the United States economic recovery by providing $787 billion in appropriations and tax benefits to federal agencies for disbursement to state governments, schools, hospitals, contractors, and other organizations. Approximately ten percent ($80 billion) of these funds were earmarked for activities related to generation and/or improvement of renewable energy sources, clean energy technology, vehicle and fuel technologies, and building a “smarter” electric grid1

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Unfortunately, because the focus on green jobs and the green economy is relatively recent, labor market data in this area are scarce. This is not to mention that a common definition of green jobs has not been adopted across collecting agencies. The focus of this report, therefore, is to consolidate information from different sources regarding:

1) Definitions of green jobs and industries 2) Approximate numbers of green workers in the state of California 3) Distribution of green workers across industries 4) Top ten green occupations in California 5) Industry-identified training requirements for green workers 6) Crosswalks for green industry sectors, industry clusters, occupations, and California Community College TOP Codes

The intention of presenting this information is to provide a starting point for Chaffey College to discuss how current academic programs may be modified to include training for green occupations and/or to assist in planning new programs that are relevant to the green economy. Attached in the Appendices are executive summaries and research briefs summarizing labor market data on select green occupations that have been conducted by the Centers for Excellence. These reports are comprised of data that were collected by the Centers from local businesses and agency partners and include recent labor market data provided by survey recipients. Also included in the Appendices is a list of green businesses in San Bernardino County, which is currently posted on the San Bernardino County website (http://www.sbcounty.gov/greencountysb/business_directory.aspx). To view the full reports from the Centers for Excellence website see http://www.coeccc.net/. This webpage requires a free registration.

1 Recovery.Gov, http://www.recovery.gov


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Definitions of Green

There are many ways to define “green” or the “green economy”. The following definitions are translated verbatim from the websites indicated but are only a sampling of the many definitions that have been offered. Common terms and concepts are evident in each of these definitions. For example, the words renewable, sustainable, education, compliance, and efficiency are used by all three organizations.

California Employment Development Department

(http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/contentpub/GreenDigest/Californias-Draft-Definition-Green-Industries.pdf)

Green or clean is any activity or service that performs at least one of the following:

Generating and storing renewable energy Recycling existing materials Energy efficient product manufacturing, distribution, construction, installation, and maintenance Education, compliance and awareness Natural and sustainable product manufacturing

Generating and storing renewable energy - Includes alternative energy generated by, but not limited to: Wind Solar Water Biofuels Biomass Hydrogen fuel cells Geothermal

Recycling existing materials - Corporations involved in the collection and processing of recyclable materials, including firms running a recycling or wastewater plant. Includes environmental clean-up and remediation (does not include companies that provide bins for recyclable paper, glass, and cans).

Energy efficient product manufacturing, distribution, construction, installation, and maintenance - This includes companies involved in the research, development, and manufacturing of products such as solar panels, energy efficient light bulbs, and vehicles. It also includes construction companies that install and repair these products in new or existing residential or commercial real estate, as well as real estate planning and land development.

Education, compliance, and awareness - This sector includes: Training providers for curricula such as solar panel installation, energy auditing, sustainability

management, and environmental careers. Environmental consulting Governmental/legislative compliance Conservation and wildlife programs Trading and offsets Social assistance


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Natural and sustainable product manufacturing - Includes companies that create products using natural materials. Also includes businesses that produce safe, nontoxic products; bamboo products; products out of previously-recycled materials, and agricultural firms that practice sustainable farming.

Workforce Information Council Measurement and Analysis of Employment in the Green Economy

(http://www.workforceinfocouncil.org/Documents/WICGreenJobsStudyGroupReport-2009-10-01t.pdf)

A green job is one in which the work is essential to products or services that improve energy efficiency, expand the use of renewable energy, or support environmental sustainability. The job involves work in any of these green economic activity categories:

Renewable Energy and Alternative Fuels Energy Efficiency and Conservation Pollution, Waste, and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management, Prevention, and Reduction Environmental Cleanup and Remediation and Waste Clean-up and Mitigation Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Conservation Education, Regulation, Compliance, Public Awareness, and Training and Energy Trading

Centers for Excellence Understanding the Green Economy in California

(http://www.coeccc.net/Environmental_Scans/GreenEcon_Scan_SW_09.pdf) A Green Job is an occupation that 1) directly works with policies, information, materials, and/or technologies that contribute to minimizing impact, and 2) requires specialized knowledge, skills, training, or experience in these areas. A Green Firm is an organization that provides products and/or services that are aimed at utilizing resources more efficiently, providing renewable sources of energy, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, or otherwise minimizing environmental impact. Green firms with similar activities, production value chains and/or products can form a green industry, sub-sector, or sector. In particular, the COEs have classified all green firms into six green sectors or areas: Renewable Energy: Energy Generation, System Installation & Storage Green Building and Energy Efficiency Biofuels Production & Farming Transportation & Alternative Fuels Water, Wastewater & Waste Management Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Planning


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Economic Development Department Survey of California Green Workers

A statewide survey administered by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) in 2009/2010 indicates that approximately 433,000 people are currently working on green products or services. This number represents approximately 3.4 percent of all California workers. Among green workers, 61% spend more than half of their time on green activities. The following charts and graphs display information that was gathered from this survey.

Percentage of Green Workers in California by EDD-Defined Categories

Generating and Storing Renewable

Energy6%

Recycling Existing Materials

26%

Energy Efficient Product

Manufacturing, Distribution, Construction,

Installation, and Maintenance

27%

Education, Compliance, and

Awareness17%

Natural and Sustainable Product

Manufacturing24%


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Southern California Industries With the Most Green Jobs By EDD Green Category Generating and Storing Renewable Energy

• Utilities • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services • Wholesale Trade

Recycling Existing Materials

• Manufacturing • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services • Wholesale Trade

Energy Efficient Product Manufacturing, Distribution, Construction, Installation and Maintenance

• Construction • Manufacturing • Retail Trade

88,815

61,300

41,817

32,956

31,678

Manufacturing

Construction

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Wholesale Trade

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting

California Industries With the Most Green Jobs

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46,14543,470 43,114

40,353

36,061

24,74623,002

21,66520,344 19,332

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5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

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45,000

50,000

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

Farmers, Sustainable

Assemblers Recycling Center

Operators

Architects, Except

Landscape

Industrial Production Managers

Construction Managers

Education, Compliance, and Awareness • Educational Services • Transportation and Warehousing • Public Administration

Natural and Sustainable Product Manufacturing

• Manufacturing • Wholesale Trade • Administration and Support Waste Management and Remediation

Top Ten Green Occupations in California

Carpenters (involved in

green activities)

Electricians (involved in

green activities)

Plumbers, Pipefitters,

and Steamfitters (involved in

green activities)

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Centers for Excellence “Understanding the Green Economy in California” Report The Centers for Excellence (COEs) are a system of ten regionally-based centers, supported by the California Community Colleges Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) program. These Centers deliver industry-validated environmental scan reports to California Community Colleges so that they may evaluate the extent to which their curricula and programs meet regional labor market demands. In response to an increased demand for information on the green economy, the COEs came together to produce a report entitled “Understanding the Green Economy in California,” which provides definitions and mapping conventions for relating green industry sectors, clusters, and occupations that are relevant to California Community Colleges.

Centers for Excellence Green Industry Sectors

The Centers for Excellence (COEs) collected information from the Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information Division on green firms, which they define as organizations that provide products and/or services with an aim of minimizing environmental impact. Firms were then grouped according to commonalities in their services, activities, and/or products. These groupings are what formed the basis of the six green industry sectors that are outlined below. The Renewable Energy: Energy Generation, System Installation & Storage industry sector includes firms that develop, introduce, and install the technologies that are used in the production and distribution of renewable energies. Renewable energy can come from renewable resources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass (although the biomass industry is included under the ‘Biofuels Production and Farming’ industry sector described below). The Green Building and Energy Efficiency industry sector is comprised of firms that design or modify buildings to be resource efficient and environmentally friendly. This industry sector also includes private and public firms that engage in energy planning and management. The Biofuels Production and Farming industry sector includes firms that produce alternative fuels and/or energy from biological products and waste (e.g., corn, sugar cane, soy bean, algae, wood, peat, vegetable oil, etc.) and implement environmentally friendly practices in the farming process.

Green Industry

Sectors

Green Industry Clusters

Green Occupations


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The Transportation and Alternative Fuels industry sector is comprised of firms that develop technology for, manufacture, and service vehicles that run on alternative fuels. This sector also focuses on “greening” transportation infrastructure and logistics processes (i.e., the overall management of the way resources are moved to and from areas). The Water, Wastewater, and Waste Management industry sector includes firms that develop and operate systems associated with treatment and conservation of water, recycling wastewater, and solid waste management. Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Planning industry sectors are comprised of private organizations and governmental agencies that integrate environmentally sustainable practices into the policies, procedures, and operations of business and government entities.

Centers for Excellence Green Industry Clusters

Within the six green industry sectors detailed above, the COEs also identified thirty-eight green industry clusters. Industry clusters are more specific than industry sectors but contain some common elements or purposes and are, thus, classified under a common industry sector. The table below displays a mapping of the industry clusters identified by the COEs and their associated industry sectors.

Green Industry Sector Green Industry Cluster

Renewable Energy: Energy Generation, System Installation & Storage

Solar thermal & photovoltaic (PV) systems Description: Developing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing technology that harnesses the sun’s heat for energy Wind energy power Description: Developing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing technology that harnesses the wind for energy

Hydroelectric power Description: Generating energy by releasing dammed water and running it through a turbine and generator

Green Industry

Sectors


Green Occupations


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Green Industry Sector Green Industry Cluster Renewable Energy: Energy Generation, System Installation & Storage, cont’d.

Geothermal power Description: Developing and manufacturing technology to harness energy from the earth’s core (e.g., from volcanoes, geysers, and hot springs) Smart grid technology Description: Modernization of the nation’s electrical grid. The current electric industry relies on a centralized, producer-controlled network and will soon move to a less centralized and more consumer-interactive (e.g., “smart”) system.2

Hydrogen energy

Description: Separating hydrogen atoms from water, biomass, or natural gas molecules, usually by way of steam reforming or electrolysis (water splitting). Like electricity, hydrogen is an energy carrier. Steam reforming processes are the least expensive methods of producing hydrogen but result in greenhouse gas emissions that are linked to global warming. Electrolysis processes, on the other hand, are expensive but produce no environmentally harmful byproducts.3

Energy storage

Description: Storing energy for future use. As it is used now, electricity is distributed at the time of production and the amount of energy produced is relatively fixed at a given time. Technology that would allow for storage of energy would enable improved power quality and reliable delivery of electricity to customers, among other benefits. Some examples of storage technologies include batteries, flywheels, electrochemical capacitors, superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES), power electronics, and control systems.4

2 U.S. Department of Energy, http://www.oe.energy.gov/smartgrid.htm 3 U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration, http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=hydrogen_home-basics 4 U.S. Department of Energy, http://www.oe.energy.gov/storage.htm


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Green Industry Sector Green Industry Cluster Renewable Energy: Energy Generation, System Installation & Storage, cont’d.

Energy transmission/distribution Description: Connecting energy sources to utilities and consumers. The most common model of energy transmission/distribution is that of electricity. Electric power transmission is the bulk transfer of electrical energy, from power plants (where energy is generated) to substations. The process of electrical energy distribution occurs when electricity is delivered from the substation to the end user. Previously, these two processes were operated by the same networks, but they are increasingly becoming separately owned and operated. With respect to renewable energy, the electric transmission infrastructure will need to be improved to facilitate transmission from new renewable power facilities to consumers.5

Energy service companies (ESCOs)

Description: Private energy companies that are hired to identify and evaluate energy-saving opportunities for a property, make recommendations for building improvements, install the required elements, and maintain the system to ensure energy savings during the term of the contract. ESCOs normally enter into 7 to 10 year contracts and guarantee that savings over this time period will cover the costs of services. If the project does not provide a return on investment, the ESCO is normally responsible for paying the difference.6

Green Building and Energy Efficiency

Green product manufacturing Description: Involves (1) lessening the environmental impact of the product manufacturing process and (2) manufacturing products that have a limited impact on the environment. Specific to building and energy efficiency, green manufacturing involves areas such as lighting, construction materials, “smart” systems, water systems, and HVAC/R equipment.

Green construction materials wholesaling Description: Supply green products and materials to builders and ESCOs

5 National Council on Electricity Policy, http://www.oe.energy.gov/DocumentsandMedia/primer.pdf 6 Energy Services Coalition, http://www.energyservicescoalition.org/resources/whatis.htm


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Green Industry Sector Green Industry Cluster Green Building and Energy Efficiency, cont’d.

Design and construction of new buildings Description: The practice of creating buildings and implementing processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient so as to significantly reduce their impact on the Earth’s resources.7 The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized green building certification system, which measures performance in the following areas: sustainable site, water efficiency, energy & atmosphere, materials & resources, indoor environmental quality, locations and linkages, awareness and education, innovation in design, and regional priority.8

Retrofitting & retro-commissioning of existing structures

Many contractors and builders of green buildings follow these certification specifications.

Description: Systematic process that identifies low-cost operational and maintenance improvements in existing buildings to optimize existing performance. Typically, this process results in improved indoor air quality, comfort, controls, energy, and resource efficiency.9

Deconstruction

Description: Process of taking apart an old building and recycling materials instead of sending them to a landfill, which is currently the most widely used practice

Green building operations and maintenance Description: Addresses building cleaning and maintenance issues (including chemical use), recycling programs, exterior maintenance programs, and systems upgrades. 10

Green landscaping

Description: Preserving natural resources and preventing waste and pollution by making environmentally friendly and cost-efficient solutions for landscaping.11

7 Calfornia Department of General Services, Green California, http://www.green.ca.gov/GreenBuildings/default.htm 8 U.S. Green Building Council, LEED Rating Systems, https://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=222 9 Calfornia Department of General Services, Green California, http://www.green.ca.gov/CommissioningGuidelines/default.htm 10 U.S. Green Building Council, LEED for Existing Buildings, http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=221 11 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/rrr/greenscapes/index.htm


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Green Industry Sector Green Industry Cluster Green Building and Energy Efficiency, cont’d.

Energy service companies (ESCOs) Description: Private energy companies that are hired to identify and evaluate energy-saving opportunities for a property, make recommendations for building improvements, install the required elements, and maintain the system to ensure energy savings during the term of the contract. ESCOs normally enter into 7 to 10 year contracts and guarantee that savings over this time period will cover the costs of services. If the project does not provide a return on investment, the ESCO is normally responsible for paying the difference.

Biofuels Production & Farming Biofuels production Description: Biomass can be converted into liquid fuels, called “biofuels” to help meet transportation fuel needs. Ethanol and biodiesel are the two most common biofuels. Currently, ethanol is produced through fermentation of biomasses high in carbohydrates or by using high temperatures and a low-oxygen environment to convert biomass into synthesis gas, which can then be converted to ethanol. Biodiesel is made by combining alcohol with vegetable oil, animal fat, or recycled cooking grease. Scientists are researching more sustainable, greener ways of producing biofuels.12

Biomass energy

Description: Renewable energy made from organic materials or plants, which are referred to as biomass. Biomass energy is created by converting renewable biomass fuels to heat and electricity.13

Organic farming

Description: Process of growing food using no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Biopesticides, pesticides derived from natural materials such as animals, bacteria, and minerals, may be used to produce organically grown food.14

Biomethane production

Description: Biomethane is a renewable low-carbon fuel that can be produced from organic waste, such as animal manure, sewage, and solid waste. The waste goes through a process of purification before it becomes a substitute for natural gas and can be used to fuel natural gas vehicles. 15

12 National Renewable Energy Laboratory, http://www.nrel.gov/learning/re_biofuels.html 13 U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, http://www1.eere.energy.gov/biomass_basics_faqs.html 14 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Agriculture, http://www.epa.gov/agriculture/torg.html 15 Clean Energy, http://www.cleanenergyfuels.com/biomethane/index.html


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Green Industry Sector Green Industry Cluster Biofuels Production & Farming, cont’d. Sustainable fisheries

Description: The goals of sustainable fisheries are to prevent overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, protect fish habitats, minimize bycatch, enhance research, and improve monitoring. 16

Transportation & Alternative Fuels

Alternative fuel engine designs Description: Virtually all vehicles today run on gasoline or diesel fuel, which are nonrenewable resources. Alternative fuel vehicles, on the other hand, run on fuel other than gasoline or diesel, thus, these vehicles require engines that can power them using alternative fuels.17

Alternative vehicle manufacturing

Description: Currently the U.S. manufactures flexible fuel vehicles (designed to run on both gasoline and E85, an ethanol-gasoline mixture) and dual fuel vehicles (designed to run on part gasoline or diesel and part alternative fuel). In 2008, the U.S. Congress passed a law to provide up to $25 billion in loans to the U.S. automotive industry for funding projects to meet higher mileage requirements and lessen U.S. dependence on foreign oil, in other words, for alternative vehicle manufacturing.18

Repair & maintenance services

Description: New skills and knowledge will be required to repair and maintain the variety of alternative vehicles that are being produced and developed. Fueling stations Description: Currently there are alternative fueling stations located across the country for compressed natural gas (CNG), E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline), propane/liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), biodiesel, electricity, hydrogen, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). As more alternative vehicles are produced, the need will increase for these existing fueling stations in addition to any new fueling technologies that may come in to demand.19

16 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/om2/mission.html 17 U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, http://www.afdc.energy.doc/afdc/fuels/index.html 18 U.S. Department of Energy, Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, http://www.atvmloan.energy.gov/ 19 U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/fuels/stations.html


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Green Industry Sector Green Industry Cluster Transportation & Alternative Fuels, cont’d.

Electric Public Transit systems Description: Growing transportation problems stemming from increased gas prices and carbon dioxide emissions are compelling urban governments to consider alternative public transit systems. New designs are emerging that will use less energy and emit lower carbon emissions. Logistics Description: Logistics is the management of activities, such as freight transport, storage, inventory management, materials handling, and other related processing required to move products through the supply chain. An increased focus of these activities is one of minimizing their environmental impact, especially with regard to climate change, air pollution, noise, vibration, and accidents.

Water, Wastewater & Waste Management Water shed conservation and management Description: Watersheds are areas that drain to a common waterway, such as a stream, lake, estuary, wetland, aquifier, or ocean. Watersheds supply drinking water, provide recreation, and sustain life. Watershed conservation and management involves protecting these water sources and implementing plans to ensure that they meet water quality standards.20

Water supply and distribution

Description: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends ways to manage wet weather with green infrastructure, so as to render water supply and distribution more cost-effective, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. Green infrastructure refers to techniques that reduce, capture, and treat stormwater runoff before it reaches the sewer system. Examples of current practices are green roofs, rain harvesting, downspout disconnection, planter boxes, rain gardens, permeable pavements, vegetated swales, brownfield development, and infill and redevelopment.21

20 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Watersheds, http://epa.gov/owow/watershed/ 21 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure, http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/greeninfrastructure/technology.cfm


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Green Industry Sector Green Industry Cluster Water, Wastewater & Waste Management, cont’d.

Water treatment Description: Water that is taken from a river or reservoir needs to be treated to remove dirt, sediment, and other contaminants. Water suppliers pipe the water to treatment plants, where chemicals are added to decontaminate the water, in addition to other filtering processes.22

Wastewater treatment & management

Environmentally friendly water treatment techniques might utilize safe, low-toxic chemicals or even non-chemical treatment (e.g., UV radiation) during decontamination.

Description: Environmentally friendly wastewater treatment and management procedures protect the nation’s waters and watersheds through regulation of discharges into surface waters, such as wetlands, lakes, rivers, estuaries, bays, and oceans.23

Solid waste management/recycling

Description: Raw sewage used to be dumped directly into rivers, lakes, and bays, whereas improved wastewater treatment practices have enabled us to treat the waste to be recycled and applied as fertilizer, incinerated, or buried in a landfill. When applied as fertilizer, biosolids (nutrient-rich organic materials resulting from the treatment of sewage sludge) contribute to sustainable methods for maintaining productive soils and stimulating plant growth.24

Hazardous waste management/recycling

Description: Many hazardous wastes can be recycled through use, reuse, or reclamation. Recycling hazardous waste promotes the protection of human health and the environment and conserves valuable material and energy resources.25

22 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Ground Water & Drinking Water, http://www.epa.gov/safewater/dwh/treat.html 23 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Wastewater Management, http://www.epa.gov/owm/index.htm 24 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Biosolids, http://www.epa.gov/owm/mtb/biosolids/index.htm 25 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Hazardous Waste Recycling, http://www.epa.gov/wastes/hazard/recycling/index.htm


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Green Industry Sector Green Industry Cluster

Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Planning

Pollution prevention rule development and enforcement Description: Instead of cleaning up pollution after it has been created, pollution prevention focuses on reducing pollution and waste before they are generated. The California Department of Toxic Substances Control contains a division for Pollution Prevention, which provides guidance, technical support and other information for businesses, industries, and the public on pollution prevention and waste reduction. There are also local pollution prevention committees that enforce local implementation.26

Conservation, cleanup and safety

Description: Resource and energy conservation can be achieved through more efficient management of materials. This includes reusing and recycling products, reducing toxic chemicals in products and waste, and conserving energy and materials.27 Cleanup projects are organized to remove hazardous materials and waste that have contaminated the land, water, and/or air. Cleanups are performed by the EPA, other federal agencies, states or municipalities, or the party responsible for the accident, spill, leak, or improper disposal.28 The EPA also aims to reduce the environmental risks posed by pesticides and other chemicals or toxins by promoting safer practices.29

Urban planning

Description: Urban planning involves developing long- and short-term plans for the use, growth, and revitalization of land in urban, suburban, and rural communities. Urban planners help local officials to address social, economic, and environmental problems by making recommendations for the placement of roads, schools, and other infrastructure and promoting the best use of community resources and land.30

26 California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Pollution Prevention, http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/PollutionPrevention/PollutionPrevention.cfm 27 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Wastes- Resource Conservation Challenge, http://www.epa.gov/wastes/rcc/ 28 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Cleaning Up Our Land, Water, and Air, http://www.epa.gov/oswer/cleanup/ 29 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pesticide: Health and Safety, http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/ 30 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Urban and Regional Planners, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos057.htm


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Green Industry Sector Green Industry Cluster Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Planning, cont’d.

Transportation systems planning Description: CalTrans is engaged in several conservation projects that aim to reduce the impact of public transportation on the environment. Samples of the types of projects they engage in are the following: implementing renewable power sources, energy consumption reduction, upgrading traffic signal lamps to low wattage LED fixtures, “greening” the fleet inventory, etc.


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Centers for Excellence Green Occupations

The National Center for O*NET Development, under the sponsorship of the U. S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration, hosts a database which contains information on standardized and occupation-specific descriptors. This organization investigated the impact of the green economy on occupational requirements. The following are descriptions of three green occupational categories that resulted from this investigation:

Green Increased Demand Occupations currently exist and are impacted by the green economy because of an increase in the employment demand. The impact does not change the work or worker requirements within the occupation, but the work context may change. Green Enhanced Skills Occupations currently exist but require a significant change in the work and worker requirements to meet the needs of the green economy. While the essential purpose of the occupation remains the same, tasks, skills, knowledge, and other job-related elements are altered. This impact may or may not also result in an increase in employment demand. Green New and Emerging Occupations do not currently exist and are either entirely novel or stem from an existing occupation. These occupations are impacted by the green economy in that they are borne out of the need to create unique work and worker requirements.

The COEs researched those occupations identified by the National Center for O*NET Development under each of the three green occupational categories and mapped them to the green industry sectors and clusters identified by the COEs. The results of this mapping are presented in the table below. One hundred two Green Increased Demand and Enhanced Skills Occupations were identified and are displayed with their Standard Occupational Codes (SOCs). New and Emerging Occupations have not yet been assigned SOCs, and are, therefore, displayed only by name. In

Green Industry

Sectors


Green Occupations


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total, ninety-two Green New and Emerging Occupations are displayed. Many of the occupations will appear more than once in the table because they are associated with multiple green industry sectors. For more information on how this table was created, see www.coeccc.net/green

Green Industry Sector Green New and Emerging Occupations Green Increased Demand and Enhanced Skills Occupations


Solar power & PV systems: Engineers (including civil and electrical engineers*):

Solar systems engineers 17-2041 Chemical engineers

Solar systems engineering technicians 17-2051 Civil engineers

Solar manufacturing technicians 17-2071 Electrical engineers

Solar sales estimators 17-2072 Electronics engineers

Solar thermoelectric plant managers 17-2081 Environmental engineers

Solar systems designers 17-2112 Industrial engineer

Solar commercial installation engineers 17-2131 Materials engineers

Solar installation electricians 17-2141 Mechanical engineers

Solar installation electrician foremen Mapping technicians (17-3031.02)

Solar thermal system installers Technicians/Electrical technicians:

Solar PV installers (Proposed SOC: 49-9022 Solar panel installers and repairers)

17-3023 Electrical & electronics engineering technicians

Wind energy power: 17-3024 Electro-mechanical technicians

Wind farm electrical systems designers 17-3025 Environmental engineering technicians

Wind power plant project engineers 17-3027 Mechanical engineering technicians

Wind turbine electrical engineers 17-3029 Engineering technicians, except drafters, all other

Wind turbine mechanical engineers Commercial and industrial designers (27-1021)

Wind power manufacturing technicians Assemblers:

Wind turbine maintenance technicians 51-2022 Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers

Wind field technicians 51-2023 Electromechanical equipment assemblers

Wind turbine machinists 51-2031 Engine and other machine assemblers

Next generation hydro power: 51-2091 Fiberglass laminators and fabricators

Ocean wave power turbine technicians 51-2092 Team assemblers

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Renewable Energy: Energy Generation, System Installation & Storage, cont’d.

Geothermal power: Machinists, operators and inspectors:

Geothermal electrical engineers 51-4041 Machinists

Geothermal operations engineers 51-8012 Power distributors

Geothermal mechanical engineers 51-8013 Power plant operators

Geothermal power plant structural engineers 51-8021 Stationary engineers and Boiler operators

Geothermal plant efficiency operators 51-9061 Inspectors, testers, sorters and weighers

Geothermal plant installation technicians Electrical & electronics repairers, powerhouse substation and relay (49-2095)

Geothermal heat pump machinists Industrial machinery mechanics (hydroelectric machinery mechanics) (49-9041)

Hydrogen Managers:

Hydrogen plant operator and operations managers 11-1021 General and operations managers

Hydrogen fuel cell engineers 11-9041 Engineering managers

All renewables: Roofers (47-2181)

Instrumentation/Controls/Electrical (ICE) systems technicians

Plumbers:

Renewable energy technicians 47-2152 Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

Other energy engineers (Proposed SOC 17-2179 Other energy engineers)

47-3015 Helpers-pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

Sheet metal workers (47-2211)

Installers & Energy efficiency specialists:

17-3012 Electrical drafters

49-9012 Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door

49-9021 Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers

49-9051 Electrical power-line installers and repairers

Sales representatives:

41-4011 Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products


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41-9031 Sales engineers

41-9041 Telemarketers

Accountants (KSA of tax incentives, rebates, etc):

13-2011.01 Accountants

Meter readers, utilities (43-5041)

Hydrogeologists:

19-2042 Geoscientists

Maintenance workers:

49-9042 Maintenance and repair workers, general

49-9043 Maintenance workers, machinery

49-9098 Helpers-installation, maintenance and repair workers

Green Building & Energy Efficiency

Green product manufacturing: Engineers:

Other energy engineers (Proposed SOC 17-2179 Other energy engineers)

17-2051 Civil engineers (including structural design)

Energy services: 17-2071 Electrical engineers (including lighting product & equipment engineers)

Field energy consultants 17-2112 Industrial engineers

Energy conservation representatives 17-2131 Materials engineers

Energy managers & analysts 17-2141 Mechanical engineers (including water systems designers & engineers, & HVAC/R engineers)

Compliance analysts or Energy regulation specialists 17-2151 Mining & geological engineers

Residential energy field auditors (Proposed SOC 25-9022 Home energy auditors)

Technicians/Electrical technicians:

Commercial & industrial energy field auditors 17-3012 Electrical drafters

Design & construction of new green buildings/ Retrofitting of existing buildings/Deconstruction:

17-3023 Electronics & electrical engineering technicians (including lighting product manufacturing technicians)

Green building & retrofit architects 17-3024 Electro-mechanical technicians


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Green Building & Energy Efficiency, cont’d.

Renewable energy consultants 17-3027 Mechanical engineering technicians (including HVAC/R product manufacturing technicians)

Industrial green systems & retrofit designers 17-3029 Engineering technicians, except drafters, all other

Environmental construction engineers Fabricators & welders:

Green building & retro-fitting project managers 51-2041 Structural metal fabricators & fitters

Green building operations & maintenance: 51-4121 Welders, cutters, solderers, & brazers

Water purification systems service technicians Interior designers (27-1025)

Green building operators & engineers Architects:

Green building maintenance engineer 17-1011 Architects, except landscape & naval

Building performance specialists: 17-1012 Landscape architects

· Weatherization specialists or technicians 17-3011 Architectural & civil drafters

· Weatherization operations managers Maintenance & repair workers:

· Residential air sealing technicians 49-9042 Maintenance & repair workers, general

· Building controls system technicians Construction supervisors:

Resource conservation or Energy efficiency managers

11-9021 Construction managers (including Project manager for construction & design work)

Green landscaping: 47-1011 First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades & extraction workers

Green landscape architects Cement masons & concrete finishers (47-2051)

Carpenters:

47-2031 Construction carpenters

47-3012 Helpers-carpenters

Roofing & skylight installers:

47-2121 Glaziers

47-2181 Roofers


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Green Building & Energy Efficiency, cont’d.

Insulation installers:

47-2131 Insulation workers, floor, ceiling & wall

Electricians:

47-2111 Electricians

47-3013 Helpers-electricians

Plumbers & HVAC/R:

47-2152 Plumbers, pipefitters, & steamfitters

47-3015 Helpers-pipe layers, plumbers, pipefitters, & steamfitters

49-9021 Heating & air conditioning & refrigeration mechanics & installers

Sales representatives:

41-4011 Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing, technical & scientific products

41-9031 Sales engineers

Cost estimators (13-1051)

Energy efficiency specialists:

17-3012 Electrical drafters

Inspectors:

47-4011 Construction & building inspectors

Biofuels & Farming Biofuel production & Biomass: Farmers & ranchers (11-9012)

Biofuel plant field technicians Agricultural engineers (17-2021)

Biofuel production technicians Civil engineers (17-2051) – agriculture/irrigation/water supply

Biodiesel/Biofuel technology & product development managers

Lab technicians:

Biofuel plant field & operations engineers 19-4011.01 Agricultural technicians


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Biofuels & Farming, cont’d. Landfill gas to energy (LGE): 19-4021 Biological technicians

Landfill gas collection system operators 19-4031 Chemical technicians

Landfill gas system technicians Scientists:

Energy from animal waste: 19-1013 Soil & plant scientists

Biomethane gas collection system technicians 19-1020 Biologists

Biomethane gas collection system operators Managers:

Sustainable fisheries: 11-9011 Farm, ranch & other agricultural managers

Sustainable development specialists 45.1011.07 First-line supervisors/managers of agricultural crop & horticulture workers

Agricultural inspectors (45-2011)

Alternative Fuel Transportation Alternative fuel engine design & vehicle manufacturing:

Engineers:

Hybrid powertrain development engineers 17-2071 Electrical engineers

Powertrain control systems & software engineers 17-2072 Electronics engineers

Automotive power electronics engineers 15-1030 Computer software engineers

Repair & maintenance of alternative vehicles: Assemblers & fabricators:

Alternative fuel vehicle diagnosticians 51-2031 Engine & other machine assemblers

Natural gas vehicle technicians 51-2041 Structural metal fabricators & fitters

Biodiesel technicians 51-2092 Team assemblers

Electrical or hybrid vehicle technicians Electronic equipment installers, repairers, motor vehicles (49-2096)

Hydrogen/fuel cell vehicle technicians (Proposed SOC 49-3024 Hybrid & fuel cell automotive technicians & mechanics)

Technicians:

Fueling stations: 17-3023 Electronics & electrical engineering technicians

Program managers, environmental construction 17-3025 Environmental engineering technicians


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Alternative Fuel Transportation, cont’d.

Alternative fueling station designers & project engineers

17-3027 Mechanical engineering technicians

Fueling facility technicians Welders:

Emission control technology specialist 51-4121 Welders, cutters, solderers & brazers

51-4122 Welding, soldering, & brazing machine setters, operators & tenders

Electricians (47-2011)

Automotive mechanics:

49-3020 Automotive technicians & repairers

49-3031 Bus & truck mechanics & diesel engine specialists

Mapping technicians (17-3031.02)

Water & Wastewater Management

Water shed conservation & management: Engineers:

Water conservation consultants 17-2081 Environment engineers

Sustainable development specialists 17-2141 Mechanical engineers (including water systems designers & engineers)

Water supply & distribution: Technicians:

Water resource consultants 17-3025 Environmental engineering technicians

Water conservation or water efficiency specialists 17-3027 Mechanical engineering technicians

GIS Technicians Instrument & control technicians:

GIS Analysts 49-9012 Control & valve installers & repairers, except mechanical door

Water & wastewater treatment: Industrial machinery mechanics (49-9041)

Water/wastewater consultants Machinists (51-4041)

Environmental chemists Inspectors, testers, sorters, & weighers (51-9061)

Environmental biologists Maintenance & repair workers:

Solid waste management/recycling: 49-2092 Electric motor, power tool & related repairers

Waste reduction consultants 49-9042 Maintenance & repair workers, general


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Water & Wastewater Management, cont’d.

Destruction technicians 49-9043 Maintenance workers, machinery

49-9098 Helpers-installation, maintenance, & repair workers

Plumbers:

47-2152 Plumbers, pipefitters, & steamfitters

47-3015 Helpers-pipe layers, plumbers, pipefitters, & steamfitters

Meter readers, utilities (43-5041)

Water & water treatment plant operators:

51-8021 Stationary engineers & boiler operators

51-8031 Water & liquid waste plant & system operators

Soil & water conservation specialists:

19-1031 Conservation scientists

19-4091 Environmental science & protection techs, incl. health

Refuse & recyclable material collectors (53-7081)

Hazardous materials removal workers (47-4041)

Environmental health & safety engineers & technicians:

13-1041.01 Environmental compliance inspectors

29-9011 Occupational health & safety specialists

Hydrologists (19-2043)

Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Planning

Pollution prevention rule development & enforcement:

Environmental inspectors & auditors:

Climate change & energy policy specialist 13-1041.01 Environmental compliance inspectors

Conservation policy analysts Environmental health & safety engineers & technicians:

Alternative fuels policy analysts 17-2081 Environmental engineers

Air emissions permitting engineer 17-2111.01 Industrial safety & health engineers


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Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Planning, cont’d.

Energy trading specialist 17-2151 Mining & geological engineers, incl. mining safety engineers

Conservation, cleanup & safety: 17-3025 Environmental engineering technicians

Environmental researchers 19-2041 Environmental scientists & specialists, incl. health

Environmental laboratory technicians 19-4021 Biological technicians

Sustainability program specialists (Proposed SOC 13-1112 Sustainability program specialists)

19-4031 Chemical technicians

Urban planning & transportation systems planning: 19-4091 Environmental science & protection technicians, incl. health

Urban renewal managers 29-9011 Occupational health & safety specialists

Alternative fuels policy analysts 29-9012 Occupational health & safety technicians

Sustainability planners Urban & regional planning specialists (including transportation planning aides):

Sustainability program specialists (Proposed SOC 13-1112 Sustainability program specialists)

11-3071.01 Transportation managers

Energy trading specialist 15-2041 Statisticians

Air emissions permitting engineer 19-3011 Economists

19-3051 Urban & regional planner

19-4061.01 City & regional planning aides

53-6041 Traffic technicians

Soil & water conservation technicians:

19-1031.01 Soil & water conservationists

19-4093 Forest & conservation technicians

Farm & home management advisors (25-9021)


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Crosswalk between Green Increased Demand and Enhanced Skills Occupations (SOC Codes) and College Programs (TOP Codes)

The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office has posted a document on their website which crosswalks TOP Codes, CIP Codes, and SOC Codes. The Centers for Excellence have used this crosswalk in conjunction with the crosswalk displayed above to map green occupations to California Community College programs. The Taxonomy of Programs (TOP) is a standardized system used at the state level to classify programs and courses that are intended to achieve the same outcome at different colleges throughout the state. Because Green New and Emerging Occupations have not yet been assigned SOC codes, those occupations cannot be mapped to TOP Codes at this time and are not included in the table below. However, Green Increased Demand and Enhanced Skills Occupations consist of occupations that are currently assigned SOC Codes and, therefore, can be mapped to TOP Codes. The table below is intended to demonstrate those California Community College programs that are associated with increased demand and enhanced skills occupations so that decision-makers can discuss programs at Chaffey College that might be added or modified to include a green component.

Green Industry Sector

Green Increased Demand and Enhanced Skills Occupations (with SOC Codes)

Related TOP Code

TOP Program Title


11-1021 General and Operations Managers 050100 Business and Commerce, General

050500 Business Administration

050600 Business Management

050800 International Business and Trade

210200 Public Administration

11-9041 Engineering Managers 090100 Engineering, General

13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 050200 Accounting

050210 Tax Studies

17-2041 Chemical Engineers 092400 Engineering Technology, General

17-2051 Civil Engineers 092400 Engineering Technology, General

17-2071 Electrical Engineers 092400 Engineering Technology, General

17-2072 Electronics Engineers 092400 Engineering Technology, General

17-2081 Environmental Engineers 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies


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Green Industry

Sector Green Increased Demand and Enhanced Skills Occupations

(with SOC Codes) Related TOP

Code TOP Program Title


17-2112 Industrial Engineers 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

17-2131 Materials Engineers 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 092400 Engineering Technology, General

17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 094330 Vacuum Technology

17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 094500 Industrial Systems Technology and Maintenance

17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

093480 Laser and Optical Technology

094330 Vacuum Technology

094610 Energy Systems Technology

095420 Plastics and Composites

096100 Optics

099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

19-4092 Geoscientists 193000 Earth Science

41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

050940 Sales and Salesmanship

41-9031 Sales Engineer 050940 Sales and Salesmanship

41-9041 Telemarketers 059900 Other Business and Management

47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 095230 Plumbing, Pipefitting and Steamfitting

47-2181 Roofers 095290 Roofing

47-3015 Helpers- Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

095230 Plumbing, Pipefitting and Steamfitting

49-2095 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

093440 Electrical Systems and Power Transmission

49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door



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Green Industry

Sector Green Increased Demand and Enhanced Skills

Occupations (with SOC Codes) Related TOP



49-9021 Heating, A/C, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

094600 Environmental Control Technology

49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics (Hydroelectric) 095630 Machining and Machine Tools

49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 093440 Electrical Systems and Power Transmission

49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 093420 Industrial Electronics

093430 Telecommunications Technology

49-9098 Helpers- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

093500 Electro-Mechanical Technology

51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 094720 Heavy Equipment Maintenance

51-2023 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 095630 Machining and Machine Tools

51-2092 Team Assemblers 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

51-4041 Machinists 095630 Machining and Machine Tools

51-8012 Power Distributors 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

51-8013 Power Plant Operators 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, and Weighers 095680 Industrial Quality Control


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Green Industry Sector Green Increased Demand and Enhanced Skills



Green Building and Energy Efficiency

11-9021 Construction Managers 050500 Business Administration

050100 Business and Commerce, General


13-1051 Cost Estimators 050100 Business and Commerce, General



17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 029900 Other Architecture and Environmental Design

17-1012 Landscape Architects 020110 Landscape Architecture (Transfer)



17-2112 Industrial Engineers 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

17-2131 Materials Engineers 099900 Other Engineering


17-2151 Mining & Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers


17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 020100 Architecture and Architectural Technology

095300 Drafting Technology

095310 Architectural Drafting

095320 Civil Drafting

17-3012 Electrical Drafters 095330 Electrical, Electronic, and Electro-Mechanical Drafting

17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 093400 Electronics and Electric Technology

17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 094330 Vacuum Technology




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Green Building and Energy Efficiency, cont’d.

17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

093480 Laser and Optical Technology

094330 Vacuum Technology

094610 Energy Systems Technology

095420 Plastics and Composites

096100 Optics


27-1025 Interior Designs 130200 Interior Design and Merchandising

41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

050940 Sales and Salesmanship

41-9031 Sales Engineers 050940 Sales and Salesmanship

47-1011 First-line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

093440 Electrical Systems and Power Transmission

095210 Carpentry

095220 Electrical

095230 Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Steamfitting

095240 Glazing

095260 Masonry, Tile, Cement, and Lath and Plaster

095270 Painting, Decorating, and Flooring

095280 Drywall and Insulation

095290 Roofing

095700 Civil and Construction Management Technology

095720 Construction Inspection

210210 Public Works

47-2031 Construction Carpenters 095210 Carpentry

47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 095260 Masonry, Tile, Cement, and Lath and Plaster

47-2111 Electricians 095220 Electrical

47-2121 Glaziers 095240 Glazing

47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 210210 Public Works


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Green Building and Energy Efficiency, cont’d.

47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 095230 Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Steamfitting

47-2181 Roofers 095290 Roofing

47-3012 Helpers- Carpenters 095210 Carpentry

47-3013 Helpers- Electricians 095220 Electrical



47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 095720 Construction Inspection

49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

094600 Environmental Control Technology

49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 095700 Civil and Construction Management Technology

51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 095640 Sheet Metal and Structure Metal

51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 095650 Welding Technology

Biofuels/Farming 11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 010200 Animal Science

11-9012 Farmers and Ranchers 010220 Artificial Inseminator (Licensed)

010230 Dairy Science

010300 Plant Science

010310 Agricultural Pest Control Advisor and Operator (Licensed)

010400 Viticulture, Enology, and Wine Business

010930 Nursery Technology

011200 Agriculture Business, Sales and Service

17-2021 Agricultural Engineers 019900 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources


19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 010100 Agriculture Technology and Sciences, General

19-1020 Biologists 049900 Other Biological Sciences

19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 019900 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources

19-4021 Biological Technicians 043000 Biotechnology and Biomedical Technology

19-4031 Chemical Technicians 095400 Chemical Technology


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Biofuels/Farming, cont’d.

45-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

019900 Other Agriculture and Natural Resources

45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 010200 Animal Science


Transportation/ Alternative Fuel

15-1030 Computer Software Engineers 070700 Computer Software Development


17-2072 Electronics Engineers 094400 Engineering Technology, General

17-3023 Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technicians 093400 Electronics and Electric Technology



17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 095730 Surveying

47-2111 Electricians 095220 Electrical

49-2096 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

094800 Automotive Technology

49-3020 Automotive Technicians and Repairers 094800 Automotive Technology

49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

094700 Diesel Technology

51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 094720 Heavy Equipment Maintenance

51-2041 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 095640 Sheet Metal and Structural Metal

51-2092 Team Assemblers 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 095650 Welding Technology

51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine 095650 Welding Technology

Water, Wastewater & Waste Management

13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation

039900 Environmental Sciences and Technologies, Other




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Water, Wastewater & Waste Management, cont’d.



19-1031 Conservation Scientists 011400 Forestry

011500 Natural Resources

011520 Wildlife and Fisheries

19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health


29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 095670 Industrial and Occupational Safety and Health

43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 095230 Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Steamfitting



47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 030300 Environmental Technology

49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 093400 Electronics and Electric Technology

49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door


49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics (Hydroelectric) 095630 Machining and Machine Tools

49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 095700 Civil and Construction Management Technology

49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 095630 Machining and Machine Tools

49-9098 Helpers- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers


51-4041 Machinists 095630 Machining and Machine Tools

51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators

095800 Water and Wastewater Technology

51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, and Weighers 095680 Industrial Quality Control


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Water, Wastewater & Waste Management, cont’d.

53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Planning

11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

050100 Business and Commerce, General



051000 Logistics and Materials Transportation

210200 Public Administration

302000 Aviation and Airport Management and Services

302010 Aviation and Airport Management

13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation


15-2041 Statisticians 170100 Mathematics, General


17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors


17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers



19-1031 Conservation Scientists 011400 Forestry


011520 Wildlife and Fisheries

19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health


19-3011 Economists 220400 Economics

19-3051 Urban and Regional Planner 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

19-4021 Biological Technicians 043000 Biotechnology and Biomedical Technology


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Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Planning, cont’d.

19-4031 Chemical Technicians 095400 Chemical Technology

19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies

19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

093470 Electron Microscopy

192000 Ocean Technology

19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 011400 Forestry


25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 010200 Animal Science

130580 Child Development Administration and Management

130110 Consumer Services

130100 Family and Consumer Sciences, General

130300 Fashion

130570 Foster and Kinship Care

130900 Gerontology

139900 Other Family and Consumer Sciences

130560 Parenting and Family Education


29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 095670 Industrial and Occupational Safety and Health

29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 095670 Industrial and Occupational Saftey and Health

53-6041 Traffic Technicians 099900 Other Engineering and Related Industrial Technologies


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