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Climate Change Policy Analysts

Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.

O*NET 30.3 Database (USDOL/ETA) · occupation code 19-2041.01

What people in this job actually do

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Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.
Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.
Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change.
Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.
Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes.
Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings.
Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations.
Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts.
Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups.
Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management.
Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies.
Develop, or contribute to the development of, educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change.

O*NET 30.3 task ratings, importance scale

Skills that matter most

Importance, rated 1 to 5.

Reading Comprehension4.2

Critical Thinking4.0

Active Listening4.0

Speaking3.9

Writing3.9

Active Learning3.8

Monitoring3.1

Mathematics3.0

Learning Strategies3.0

Science2.6

O*NET 30.3 skills, importance scale

Software and tools

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C++●ESRI ArcGIS software●Linux●Microsoft Excel●Microsoft Office software●Microsoft PowerPoint●Microsoft Word●Perl●Python●R●SAS●The MathWorks MATLAB●UNIX●Community Climate System Model CCSMFerretFormula translation/translator FORTRANGeographic information system GIS systemsGrid analysis and display system GrADSInterface definition language IDLNCAR Command Language NCLNorth American Regional Climate Change Assessment Program NARCCAP data tablesSun Microsystems JavaUnidata Integrated Data Viewer IDVUnidata Network common data form NetCDFWeb browser software

O*NET 30.3 software skills · hot-technology flag

What this work is actually like

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5 / 5Extensive preparation — graduate school, and often a licence on top.

O*NET 30.3 Job Zones

Working conditions that stand out

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets−1.9 below average

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls−1.8 below average

Exposed to Contaminants−1.6 below average

Health and Safety of Other Workers−1.5 below average

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body−1.3 below average

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks−1.1 below average

Spend Time Walking or Running−1.1 below average

O*NET 30.3 work context, frequency scale · observed 2021-08

How people actually get in

Share of workers by the education they hold.

Master's Degree61%

Bachelor's Degree13%

Doctoral Degree13%

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.4%

O*NET 30.2 education, training and experience · observed 2021-08

What kind of person the work suits

Occupational interest profile, rated 1 to 7.

Investigative6.7

Enterprising4.7

Conventional4.1

O*NET 30.2 occupational interests (RIASEC)

What you take with you

Skills rated for how well they transfer into other occupations.

Complex Problem Solving3.8

Systems Evaluation3.6

Systems Analysis3.5

Time Management3.4

Social Perceptiveness3.1

Judgment and Decision Making3.1

Persuasion3.1

Instructing3.1

O*NET 30.3 transferable skills, importance scale

Knowledge the work draws on

Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguageMathematicsCommunications and MediaEngineering and TechnologyGeography

Abilities it leans on

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning

O*NET 30.3 abilities and knowledge, importance scale

How this job is advertised

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Policy AnalystClimate AdvisorClimate AnalystPolicy AssociateClimate EconomistClimate Change AnalystEcological Risk AssessorRegional Science AdvisorClimate Change SpecialistPolicy Research AssociateCumulative Effects AnalystEnvironmental Risk AssessorClean Energy Policy AnalystClimate Change Risk Assessor

O*NET 30.3 job titles reported for this occupation

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What changed since 2015

Comparing O*NET release 20.1 (2015-10-01) with 30.3 (2026-05-01). Signs, not colour alone, carry the meaning. 1 entries that were only relabelled between releases are left out.

Now listed 2

+Geographic information system GIS systems+Perl

No longer listed 1

−Practical extraction and reporting language Perl

Diff across the O*NET releases held here in full since October 2015, following occupations through merges and retirements. O*NET re-surveys occupations on a rolling cycle, so “no change” can also mean “not re-surveyed”.

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The same work in Europe

ESCO occupation	ISCO	Match
environmental policy officer	2422.10.5	broader
policy officer	2422.10	broader

Official ESCO ↔ O*NET crosswalk (ESCO Secretariat with USDOL/ETA)

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