Planning, Policy & Advocacy: Local, State, & Federal Government Sample Occupations
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- Transportation Planner
- Handle research, design, maintenance, construction, & operations for all modes of transportation including roads, bike paths, bridges, railroads and smart rail, & airports. Some specialize in one specific mode of transportation. Requires a minimum of a B.
- Fish and Game Warden
- Patrol assigned areas to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to property or crops by wildlife.
- Power Industry Analyst
- Gather & analyze information on energy industry rate structures, developments, & regulatory policies & initiatives. Design & evaluate demand response programs. May provide market research, competitive analysis, & strategy support.
- Planner
- Review development plans & issue permits, write rules for development, & submit permits for development. Recommend programs for development & use of resources, propose construction of schools, roads, etc. Requires strong communication & conflict res skill
- Land Use Attorney
- Represent clients in legal disputes over property usage - often the rights of natural wilderness vs. the rights of a property developer. Often involves zoning restrictions.
- Local, state, & federal governrnment occupations.
- Government occupations are too numerous to list - many of the occupations in the Green Career Map exist in the government as well as private and not-for-profit sectors. Many government jobs are filled by an aging workforce approaching retirement, which me
- Forester
- Oversee public or privately-owned forests, balancing economic, recreational, conservational, & environmental purposes - to keep the forests healthy and sustainable. Develop plans to keep the forests free from disease, harmful insects, & uncontrolled wil
- Conservation Worker
- Help develop, maintain, & protect the forests by growing & planting new seedlings, fighting insects & diseases that attack trees, and helping to control soil erosion. Also build trails, & clear away brush & debris from camp trails, roadsides, & camping ar
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