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EnergyGreen JobOccupation aligned to O*NET green economy classifications.

Sustainability Specialist

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

Annual openings

4,852

Median wage

$92,520

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Growth 2026–2032

+6%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

This can be an entry-level role so no experience is required.

Salary/Demand information crosses multiple jobs in multiple industries.

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Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Develop sustainability project goals, objectives, initiatives, or strategies in collaboration with other sustainability professionals.
  2. Monitor or track sustainability indicators, such as energy usage, natural resource usage, waste generation, and recycling.
  3. Assess or propose sustainability initiatives, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and acceptance.
  4. Provide technical or administrative support for sustainability programs or issues.
  5. Review and revise sustainability proposals or policies.
  6. Develop reports or presentations to communicate the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.
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