Career Pathways for Green Jobs in Georgia Georgia Department of Labor Workforce Statistics & Economic Research Division Mark Butler, Commissioner Energize Your Pathway to a New Green Career! You would be surprised at what types of jobs might utilize green skills...including yours! Renewable Energy Renewable Energy activities related to developing and using renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass Environmental Compliance, Education & Training, & Public Awareness activities related to enforcing environmental regulations, providing education & training related to green technologies & practices, & increasing public awareness of environmental issues Environmental Compliance, Education & Training, & Public Awareness Here are five green categories that your job Energy Efficiency Energy Efficiency activities related to increasing energy efficiency might fall under: Pollution Reduction & Removal, Greenhouse Natural Resources Conservation activities related to reducing the environmental impact of agricultural production and improving natural resources conservation Natural Resources Conservation Pollution Reduction & Removal, Greenhouse Gas Reduction, & Recycling & Reuse Gas Reduction, & Recycling & Reuse activities related to reducing or eliminating the creation or release of pollutants or hazardous waste, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing or eliminating the creation of waste materials, or collecting, reusing, remanufacturing, recycling, or composting waste materials or wastewater To begin your path to greening your career, or to find a green job near you, visit www.greenjobs4georgia.com. Career Pathways for Green Jobs in Georgia was created by the Georgia Department of Labor's Workforce Statistics & Economic Research Division, with funds from a Labor Market Information Improvement Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The principal component of the grant was the Green Jobs Survey, which was conducted to determine current levels of green employment in Georgia. The survey of 10,000 Georgia businesses began in October 2010 and ended in April 2011. Businesses from nearly all major industry sectors were selected to participate. With a 78 % response rate, preliminary survey results reveal that there are currently almost 40,000 green jobs in the state. Although we are just beginning to interpret and analyze the major findings of the survey, the research has proved encouraging. We are gaining a better understanding of what "green" means for Georgia, its economy, and its workforce, and we look forward to being able to report more information as it is uncovered. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary Aids and Services Available upon Request to Individuals with Disabilities Introduction Georgia's green economy is growing. Even though the term "green jobs" sounds like something new and mysterious, the majority of occupations likely to flourish in the green economy are already well established. The only thing that makes them green is that they are in businesses that produce goods or provide services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources. The growth of the green economy means the growth of green jobs. Green economy activities increase the demand for certain goods and services, alter the skill sets of existing jobs, or create completely new jobs with unique skills and tasks. For example, investment in more energy-efficient buildings creates more demand for carpenters, insulation workers, and heating & air conditioning installers. Investment in pollution reduction and recycling creates demand for the services of hazardous materials removal workers, recyclable material collectors, and environmental engineers who have acquired additional training and/or certification in "green" skills. And investment in renewable energy results in additional jobs for biomass plant technicians, solar photovoltaic installers, and wind turbine service technicians--occupations that did not exist ten years ago. The Georgia Department of Labor's Workforce Statistics & Economic Research Division has identified five core areas of green business activities and green jobs. Green activities and jobs fall under one or more of the following five core areas: reducing greenhouse gas emissions through methods other than renewable energy generation and energy efficiency, such as electricity generated from nuclear sources, or reusing, remanufacturing, composting, or avoiding creation of waste materials or wastewater Natural Resources Conservation activities related to reducing the environmental impact of agricultural production and improving natural resources conservation, including the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, soil and water conservation, sustainable forestry, land management, and wildlife preservation Environmental Compliance, Education & Training, & Public Awareness activities related to enforcing environmental regulations, providing education & training related to green technologies & practices, & increasing public awareness of environmental issues Preliminary labor market data on green jobs in Georgia show that green jobs are accessible to a broad group of workers. These jobs range from those that do not require any education beyond high school to positions that require advanced degrees and extensive job experience. This means that workers can begin a career in a relatively semi-skilled entry-level position and have the opportunity to advance into a better-paying, more rewarding career by getting additional training or attending college at a later time. Renewable Energy activities related to developing and using renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass, as well as traditional, non-renewable sources of energy undergoing significant green technological changes (e.g., oil, coal, gas, and nuclear) Energy Efficiency activities related to increasing energy efficiency (broadly defined), making energy demand response more effective, constructing "smart grids", and other energy efficient activities Pollution Reduction & Removal, Greenhouse Gas Reduction, & Recycling & Reuse activities related to reducing or eliminating the creation or release of pollutants or hazardous waste from the environment, Subsequent pages of this brochure present the most common green jobs in each of the five core green economic areas. They are arranged by Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code within the job preparation level (education/training/experience) usually required for employment. Each core area also includes an example of a viable career pathway in the green workforce. For example, if you are interested in the energy efficiency field, you might start off as an electrician, and later train to become an electrical engineering technician, before going to college and studying to become an electrical engineer. Start planning your green career path today by exploring the green jobs and sample career pathways shown within this brochure. 3 Green Career Pathways in Renewable Energy SOC Code Occupation Job Preparation Level Annual Openings Now requires on-the-job training, work experience, and/or a high school diploma or less 2011 Hourly Wages 11-3051 Industrial Production Managers Work Exp in a Related job 130 $40.26 11-3071 Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Managers Work Exp in a Related job 120 $41.41 41-4011 Sales Reps, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Technical & Scientific Products Work Exp in a Related Job 500 $38.08 47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers Long-term O-J-T 150 $19.71 49-9071 Maintenance & Repair Workers, General Moderate-term O-J-T 610 $17.17 51-4041 Machinists Long-term O-J-T 140 $18.44 51-8011 Nuclear Power Reactor Operators Long-term O-J-T * * 51-8012 Power Distributors and Dispatchers Long-term O-J-T 10 $31.80 51-8013 Power Plant Operators 51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, & Still Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders Next requires an associate's degree or postsecondary vocational training Long-term O-J-T Moderate-term O-J-T 60 $28.74 20 $16.00 19-4041 Geological & Petroleum Technicians Associate's Degree 0 $23.15 19-4051 Nuclear Technicians Associate's Degree 0 * Later requires a bachelor's degree or more 11-9041 Engineering Managers Bachelor's or Higher + Work Exp 100 $53.60 17-2051 Civil Engineers Bachelor's or Higher + Work Exp 130 $35.45 17-2071 17-2141 Electrical Engineers Mechanical Engineers Bachelor's or Higher + Work Exp Bachelor's or Higher + Work Exp 80 $40.69 100 $37.55 4 * Data Suppressed Sample Green Career Pathway: Renewable Energy 51-9012 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, & Still Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender 2010 Employment: 760 2018 Projected Employment: 740 2011 Mean Hourly wage: $16.00 Annual Job Openings: 20 Job Preparation Level Moderate-term on-the-job Training 51-4041 Machinist 2010 Employment: 6,190 2018 Projected Employment: 6,580 2011 Mean Hourly wage: $18.44 Annual Job Openings: 140 Job Preparation Level Long-term on-the-job Training 17-2051 Civil Engineer 2010 Employment: 4,000 2018 Projected Employment: 4,270 2011 Mean Hourly wage: $35.45 Annual Job Openings: 130 Job Preparation Level Bachelor's Degree 5 Green Career Pathways in Energy Efficiency SOC Code Occupation Job Preparation Level Annual Openings Now requires on-the-job training, work experience, and/or a high school diploma or less 47-2031 Carpenters Long-term O-J-T 610 2011 Hourly Wages $17.17 47-2061 Construction Laborers Moderate-term O-J-T 560 $13.10 47-2111 Electricians Long-term O-J-T 310 $20.85 47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall Moderate-term O-J-T 30 $12.54 47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters Long-term O-J-T 190 $20.63 47-3012 Helpers--Carpenters Short-term O-J-T 60 $13.05 47-4011 Construction & Building Inspectors Work Exp in a Related Job 70 $22.94 49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers & Repairers Long-term O-J-T 120 $23.07 49-9071 Maintenance & Repair Workers, General Moderate-term O-J-T 610 $17.17 49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Workers Short-term O-J-T 140 $11.64 51-2022 Electrical & Electronic Equipment Assemblers Short-term O-J-T 50 $16.87 51-4041 Machinists Long-term O-J-T 140 $18.44 53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity Moderate-term O-J-T 90 $14.43 53-7051 Industrial Truck & Tractor Forklift Operators Short-term O-J-T 770 $13.79 Next requires an associate's degree or postsecondary vocational training 17-3011 Architectural & Civil Drafters Postsec Voc-Tech Training 40 $22.90 17-3023 Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technicians Associate's Degree 80 $28.35 17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians Associate's Degree 10 $27.07 17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians Associate's Degree 50 $24.48 17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians Associate's Degree 10 $22.82 6 SOC Code Occupation Job Preparation Level Next requires an associate's degree or postsecondary vocational training (Contined) 49-2094 Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industrial Equipment Postsec Voc-Tech Training 49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics Postsec Voc-Tech Training 49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers Postsec Voc-Tech Training 51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, & Brazers Later requires a bachelor's degree or more Postsec Voc-Tech Training 11-9021 Construction Managers Bachelor's Degree 13-1151 Training & Development Specialists Bachelor's Degree 17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape & Naval Bachelor's Degree 17-2051 Civil Engineers Bachelor's Degree 17-2071 Electrical Engineers Bachelor's Degree 17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Bachelor's Degree 17-2141 Mechanical Engineers Bachelor's Degree 19-2032 Materials Scientists Bachelor's Degree Annual 2011 Hourly Openings Wages 130 $23.35 520 $17.40 130 $19.13 430 $16.20 450 $44.76 390 $27.56 40 $36.34 130 $35.45 80 $40.69 140 $40.21 100 $37.55 30 $43.26 7 Sample Green Career Pathway: Energy Efficiency 49-9098 Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Workers' Helper 2010 Employment: 4,730 2018 Projected Employment: 4,960 2011 Mean Hourly wage: $11.64 Annual Job Openings: 140 Job Preparation Level Short-term on-the-job Training 49-9071 General Maintenance & Repair Worker 2010 Employment: 50,130 2018 Projected Employment: 54,070 2011 Mean Hourly wage: $17.17 Annual Job Openings: 610 Job Preparation Level Moderate-term on-the-job Training 17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 2010 Employment: 350 2018 Projected Employment: 370 2011 Mean Hourly wage: $22.82 Annual Job Openings: 10 Job Preparation Level Associate's Degree 8 Green Career Pathways in Pollution Reduction & Removal, Greenhouse Gas Reduction, and Recycling & Reuse SOC Code Occupation Job Preparation Level Annual Openings Now requires on-the-job training, work experience, and/or a high school diploma or less 2011 Hourly Wages 45-1011 Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Workers Work Exp in a related Job 60 $23.64 45-4011 Forest & Conservation Workers Moderate-term O-J-T 20 $11.97 47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Moderate-term O-J-T 20 $13.71 49-9071 Maintenance & Repair Workers, General Moderate-term O-J-T 610 $17.17 53-1021 Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, & Material Movers, Hand Work Exp in a related Job 250 $22.10 53-7081 Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors Short-term O-J-T 120 $13.32 Next requires an associate's degree or postsecondary vocational training 17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians Associate's Degree 30 $19.56 19-4091 Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Incl Health Associate's Degree 30 $20.71 19-4093 Forest & Conservation Technicians Associate's Degree 10 $20.07 29-9012 Occupational Health & Safety Technicians Associate's Degree 0 $20.06 33-3031 Fish & Game Wardens Later requires a bachelor's degree or more Associate's Degree 20 $16.08 17-1012 Landscape Architects Bachelor's Degree 10 $26.45 17-2051 Civil Engineers Bachelor's Degree 130 $35.45 17-2081 Environmental Engineers Bachelor's Degree 60 $38.10 19-1031 Conservation Scientists Bachelor's Degree 10 $29.90 19-2041 Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Incl Health Master's Degree 60 $27.17 29-9011 Occupational Health & Safety Specialists Bachelor's Degree 20 $32.19 9 Sample Green Career Pathway: Pollution Reduction & Removal, Greenhouse Gas Reduction, and Recycling & Reuse 47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Worker 2010 Employment: 670 2018 Projected Employment: 670 2011 Mean Hourly wage: $13.71 Annual Job Openings: 20 Job Preparation Level Moderate-term on-the-job Training 19-4091 Environmental Science & Protection Technician, Including Health 2010 Employment: 580 2018 Projected Employment: 670 2011 Mean Hourly wage: $20.71 Annual Job Openings: 30 Job Preparation Level Associate's Degree 19-2041 Environmental Scientist or Specialist, Including Health 2010 Employment: 1,530 2018 Projected Employment: 1,650 2011 Mean Hourly wage: $27.17 Annual Job Openings: 60 Job Preparation Level Master's Degree 10 Green Career Pathways in Natural Resources Conservation SOC Code Occupation Job Preparation Level Annual 2011 Hourly Openings Wages Now requires on-the-job training, work experience, and/or a high school diploma or less 13-1021 Purchasing Agents & Buyers, Farm Products Long-term O-J-T 0 $30.78 45-1011 Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Workers Work Exp in a Related Job 60 $23.64 45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors Work Exp in a Related Job 20 $19.08 45-4011 Forest & Conservation Workers Next requires an associate's degree or postsecondary vocational training Moderate-term O-J-T 20 $11.97 19-4011 Agricultural & Food Science Technicians Associate's Degree 20 $15.70 19-4093 Forest & Conservation Technicians Associate's Degree 10 $20.07 Later requires a bachelor's degree or more 11-1021 General & Operations Managers Bachelor's or Higher + Work Exp 2,090 $49.72 11-9013 Farm, Ranch, & Other Agricultural Managers Bachelor's or Higher + Work Exp 180 $28.20 17-1012 Landscape Architects Bachelor's Degree 10 $26.45 19-1031 Conservation Scientists Bachelor's Degree 10 $29.90 25-9021 Farm & Home Management Advisors Bachelor's Degree 20 * * Data Suppressed 11 Sample Green Career Pathway: Natural Resources Conservation 45-4011 Forest & Conservation Worker 2010 Employment: 480 2018 Projected Employment: 510 2011 Mean Hourly wage: $11.97 Annual Job Openings: 20 Job Preparation Level Moderate-term on-the-job Training 19-4093 Forest & Conservation Technician 2010 Employment: 290 2018 Projected Employment: 310 2011 Mean Hourly wage: $20.07 Annual Job Openings: 10 Job Preparation Level Associate's Degree 19-1031 Conservation Scientist 2010 Employment: 270 2018 Projected Employment: 290 2011 Mean Hourly wage: $29.90 Annual Job Openings: 10 Job Preparation Level Bachelor's Degree 12 Green Career Pathways in Environmental Compliance, Education & Training, and Public Awareness SOC Code Occupation Job Preparation Level Annual Openings Now requires on-the-job training, work experience, and/or a high school diploma or less 2011 Hourly Wages 13-1041 Compliance Officers Long-term O-J-T 80 $29.70 43-4051 Customer Service Representatives Moderate-term O-J-T 4,620 $15.94 43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks Short-term O-J-T 600 $14.49 45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors Work Exp in a Related Job 20 $19.08 47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors Work Exp in a Related Job 70 $22.94 51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Moderate-term O-J-T 200 $15.37 53-6051 Transportation Inspectors Work Exp in a Related Job 60 $33.34 Next requires an associate's degree or postsecondary vocational training 17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians Associate's Degree 10 $27.07 19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians Associate's Degree 0 $23.15 29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Associate's Degree 0 $20.06 49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment Later requires a bachelor's degree or more Postsec Voc-Tech Training 130 $23.35 13-1151 Training and Development Specialists Bachelor's Degree 390 $27.56 17-2041 Chemical Engineers Bachelor's Degree 10 $39.31 17-2081 Environmental Engineers Bachelor's Degree 60 $38.10 17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors Bachelor's Degree 20 $35.03 17-2161 Nuclear Engineers Bachelor's Degree 10 * * Data Suppressed 13 SOC Code Occupation Later requires a bachelor's degree or more (Continued) 19-1031 Conservation Scientists 19-2031 Chemists 19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Job Preparation Level Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree Annual 2011 Hourly Openings Wages 10 $29.90 40 $35.07 0 $30.73 20 $28.01 30 $28.49 260 $26.67 20 $32.19 14 Sample Green Career Pathway: Environmental Compliance, Education & Training, and Public Awareness 13-1041 Compliance Officer, Exc Agriculture, Construction, Health & Safety, and Transportation 2010 Employment: 6,670 2018 Projected Employment: 6,650 2011 Mean Hourly wage: $29.70 Annual Job Openings: 80 Job Preparation Level Long-term on-the-job Training 53-6051 Transportation Inspector 2010 Employment: 1,180 2018 Projected Employment: 1,360 2011 Mean Hourly wage: $33.34 Annual Job Openings: 60 Job Preparation Level Work Experience in a Related Occupation 17-2111 Health & Safety Engineers 2010 Employment: 730 2018 Projected Employment: 740 2011 Mean Hourly wage: $35.03 Annual Job Openings: 20 Job Preparation Level Bachelor's Degree 15 This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's 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