From Environmental Economists to …

Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.

Typical skills in this occupation (O*NET)

MathematicsEconomics and AccountingWritingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionMathematicsActive ListeningEnglish Language

1. Economists

   Close match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Mathematics, Economics and Accounting, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, English Language

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   InstructingSystems Evaluation

   1 live listing on JOBUS in California

   • Economist · Department of the Air Force · Beale Afb, CA

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2. Climate Change Policy Analysts

   Close match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Speaking, Writing, English Language

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   Law and GovernmentSystems EvaluationTime ManagementInstructing

   3 live listings on JOBUS in California

   • Environmental Protection Specialist · Federal Aviation Administration · Anchorage, AK
   • Ecologist (Temporary) · National Park Service · Three Rivers, CA
   • Environmental Protection Specialist · Federal Aviation Administration · Des Moines, WA

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3. Industrial Ecologists

   Close match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Active Listening, Writing, Critical Thinking

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   Engineering and TechnologyScienceChemistrySystems Evaluation

   3 live listings on JOBUS in California

   • Environmental Protection Specialist · Federal Aviation Administration · Anchorage, AK
   • Ecologist (Temporary) · National Park Service · Three Rivers, CA
   • Environmental Protection Specialist · Federal Aviation Administration · Des Moines, WA

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4. Data Scientists

   Close match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Mathematics, Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Computers and Electronics, Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   ProgrammingTime Management

   3 live listings on JOBUS in California

   • Data Reporting Analyst · California State University · Pomona, CA
   • Business Intelligence Analyst - University Housing · California State University · San Luis Obispo, CA
   • Data Scientist · Air Force Civilian Career Training · Virginia

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5. Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

   Close match

   ✓ Skills commonly used in both roles

   Mathematics, Economics and Accounting, English Language, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening

   ＋ Skills often needed to add

   Education and TrainingInstructingLearning Strategies

   21 live listings on JOBUS in California

   • 2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Economics · California State University · Bakersfield, CA
   • Assistant Professor of Geography - Socioeconomic Geography (27/28) · California State University · San Luis Obispo, CA
   • Assistant Professor of Economics · California State University · Fullerton, CA

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Occupation data: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. JOBUS modified the data for display.