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    Chief Sustainability Officers
    Today's Date: 6/10/2024
    Exclude this category Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

    Exclude this category Bachelor's degree

    Exclude this category English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
    Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
    Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
    Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
    Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
    Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
    Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
    Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
    Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
    Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
    Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
    Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
    Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
    Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.

    Exclude this category Basic Skills
    • *Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
    • *Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
    • *Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
    • *Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
    • *Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems.
    • *Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
    • *Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
    • Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
    • *Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
    • *Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

    Social Skills
    • *Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
    • *Instructing Teaching others how to do something.
    • *Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
    • *Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
    • *Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.
    • *Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

    Complex Problem Solving Skills
    • *Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

    Technical Skills
    • Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
    • Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
    • Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
    • Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
    • *Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
    • Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
    • Programming Writing computer programs for various purposes.
    • Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
    • Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
    • Technology Design Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
    • Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

    Systems Skills
    • *Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
    • *Systems Analysis Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
    • *Systems Evaluation Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

    Resource Management Skills
    • *Management of Financial Resources Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
    • Management of Material Resources Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
    • *Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
    • *Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others.

    Desktop Computer Skills
  • SpreadsheetsUsing a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs.
  • PresentationsUsing a computer application to create, manipulate, edit, and show virtual slide presentations.
  • InternetNavigating the Internet to find information, including the ability to open and configure standard browsers; use searches, hypertext references, and transfer protocols; and send and retrieve electronic mail (e-mail).
  • NavigationUsing scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer's operating system. Being able to access and switch between applications and files of interest.
  • Word ProcessingUsing a computer application to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save, and retrieve word processing documents.
  • GraphicsWorking with pictures in graphics programs or other applications, including creating simple graphics, manipulating the appearance, and inserting graphics into other programs.
  • DatabasesUsing a computer application to manage large amounts of information, including creating and editing simple databases, inputting data, retrieving specific records, and creating reports to communicate the information.


  • Exclude this category Body Positioning
    • Requires sitting

    Communication
    • Requires telephone conversations
    • Requires use of electronic mail
    • Requires writing letters and memos
    • Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
    • Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)

    Competition
    • Requires competition or awareness of competitive pressures

    Conflict
    • Includes conflict situations

    Impact of Decisions
    • Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company
    • Opportunity to make decisions without supervision
    • Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization

    Level of Challenge
    • Freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals
    • Requires being exact or highly accurate

    Pace and Scheduling
    • Requires meeting strict deadlines

    Personal Interaction
    • Requires work with others in a group or team
    • Requires work with external customers or the public
    • Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities

    Responsibility for Others
    • Includes responsibility for work outcomes and results

    Work Setting
    • Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions


    Exclude this category
    • Develop, or oversee the development of, sustainability evaluation or monitoring systems.
    • Supervise employees or volunteers working on sustainability projects.
    • Develop sustainability reports, presentations, or proposals for supplier, employee, academia, media, government, public interest, or other groups.
    • Develop, or oversee the development of, marketing or outreach media for sustainability projects or events.
    • Identify and evaluate pilot projects or programs to enhance the sustainability research agenda.
    • Create and maintain sustainability program documents, such as schedules and budgets.
    • Formulate or implement sustainability campaign or marketing strategies.
    • Research environmental sustainability issues, concerns, or stakeholder interests.
    • Direct sustainability program operations to ensure compliance with environmental or governmental regulations.
    • Evaluate and approve proposals for sustainability projects, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives.
    • Develop methodologies to assess the viability or success of sustainability initiatives.
    • Review sustainability program objectives, progress, or status to ensure compliance with policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
    • Write and distribute financial or environmental impact reports.
    • Write project proposals, grant applications, or other documents to pursue funding for environmental initiatives.
    • Identify educational, training, or other development opportunities for sustainability employees or volunteers.
    • Conduct risk assessments related to sustainability and the environment.
    • Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of sustainability programs.
    • Develop or execute strategies to address issues such as energy use, resource conservation, recycling, pollution reduction, waste elimination, transportation, education, and building design.

    Exclude this category
    Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

      Getting Information
      • Identify environmental concerns.

      Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

        Making Decisions and Solving Problems
        • Implement organizational process or policy changes.

        Developing Objectives and Strategies
        • Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities.

        Communicating with People Outside the Organization
        • Present sustainable products or services information to the public.

        Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

          Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

            Thinking Creatively
            • Develop marketing plans or strategies for environmental initiatives.
            • Develop sustainable organizational policies or practices.

            Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

              Analyzing Data or Information
              • Analyze risks related to investments in green technology.
              • Evaluate environmental or sustainability projects.

              Developing and Building Teams

                Working with Computers

                  Selling or Influencing Others

                    Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

                      Processing Information

                        Coaching and Developing Others
                        • Support the professional development of others.

                        Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

                          Monitoring and Controlling Resources

                            Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
                            • Identify opportunities for green initiatives.

                            Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
                            • Analyze data to determine project feasibility.
                            • Evaluate capabilities or training needs.
                            • Evaluate program effectiveness.

                            Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
                            • Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
                            • Manage control system activities in organizations.
                            • Manage outreach activities.
                            • Supervise workers performing environmentally sustainable activities.

                            Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
                            • Evaluate green operations or programs for compliance with standards or regulations.

                            Scheduling Work and Activities
                            • Schedule activities or facility use.

                            Training and Teaching Others

                              Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

                                Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

                                  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

                                    Documenting/Recording Information
                                    • Maintain operational records for green energy processes or other environmentally-sustainable activities.
                                    • Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
                                    • Prepare operational progress or status reports.
                                    • Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.

                                    Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

                                      Performing Administrative Activities

                                        Staffing Organizational Units


                                          Exclude this category Tools

                                          Desktop calculator
                                          • 10-key calculators

                                          Desktop computers
                                          • Desktop computers

                                          Mobile phones
                                          • Smartphones

                                          Notebook computers
                                          • Laptop computers

                                          Personal computers
                                          • Personal computers

                                          Technology

                                          Customer relationship management CRM software
                                          • Salesforce software

                                          Data base user interface and query software
                                          • Microsoft Access
                                          • Structure query language SQL

                                          Electronic mail software
                                          • Email software
                                          • Microsoft Outlook

                                          Enterprise resource planning ERP software
                                          • Management information systems MIS
                                          • Microsoft Dynamics GP
                                          • SAP software

                                          Project management software
                                          • Microsoft Project