Greening of Competency Models
The greening of the U.S. economy is changing the world of work—new green occupations are
emerging; the demand for certain existing occupations is increasing; and, for many occupations,
skill requirements are changing.1 The industry competency models published on the
Competency Model Clearinghouse contain many green competencies, reflecting these changes
and demonstrating that these industries see the value of encouraging green practices in their
workers. Industries are listed below with a sample of their green related competencies.
Advanced Manufacturing
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Understand the scientific principles involved in industry-specific production processes:
o Physical
o Chemical
o Biological
o Environmental
Act in the best interests of the company, your co-workers, your community, other
stakeholders, and the environment.
Properly use company property by minimizing loss and waste and reporting loss, waste,
or theft of company property to appropriate personnel.
Maintain a healthful and safe environment and report any violations/discrepancies to
appropriate personnel.
Ensure proper handling and disposal of toxic or hazardous materials.
Abide by applicable federal, state, and local regulations and policies.
Safeguard the public interest.
Ensure equipment and systems are designed to minimize environmental impact.
Seek to upgrade processes beyond pollution control to pollution prevention.
Utilize advances in science and technology to upgrade levels of efficiency and
environmental protection.
Promote sustainable business practices consistent with ISO 14001 International
Environmental Management Guidance.
Manufacture products using processes that minimize negative environmental impacts;
conserve energy and natural resources; are safe for employees, communities, and
consumers; and are economically sound.
Strive to minimize waste, improve efficiency, and reduce resource use.
Operate with a triple bottom line, emphasizing financial profitability, environmental
integrity, and social equity.
Understand life cycle analysis: the environmental and economic effects of a product at
every stage of its existence, from extraction of materials through production to disposal
and beyond.
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Greening of the World of Work: Implications for O*NET-SOC and New and Emerging Occupations
http://www.onetcenter.org/dl_files/Green.pdf
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Fundamentals of solid waste streams and their sources and focusing on the 4Rs —
Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Managing energy usage and investing in energy to cut energy costs and reduce carbon
footprint.
Applying lower-cost and conservation principles/practices in operation and design of
water systems.
Improving emission control and environmental management systems, and new
technologies to reduce air pollution.
Applying green chemistry principles and techniques throughout the business.
Employ equipment, practices, and procedures which promote a healthy, safe, and secure
work environment.
Understand and follow established personal safety, security, and environmental
practices.
Comply with local, federal, and company health, safety, security, and environmental
regulations.
Hazardous Material Communication (HAZCOM).
Hazardous Material Handling and Disposal (HAZMAT)
Hazardous Material Information System Labeling and Storage (HMIS).
Role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental
Protection Administration (EPA), or Other Appropriate Regulatory Bodies in the
Workplace (US only).
Implement continuous improvement in health, safety, security, and/or environmental
practices.
Analysis of Health/Safety/Security/Environmental Data.
Identification of Projects and Priorities.
Root Cause Analysis.
Chemical Hazard Assessment.
Design to Minimize Environmental Impact.
Investigations for Health, Safety, Security, or Environmental Incidences/Hazards.
International Environmental Management Guidance (ISO14001).
Aerospace
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Practice sustainability by using processes that are non-polluting; conserve energy and
natural resources; are economically sound; and safe for employees, communities, and
consumers.
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Explain how sustainable practices contribute to economic growth, social objectives, and
environmental stewardship.
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Act in the best interest of the company, the community, and the environment.
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Comply with applicable laws and rules governing work and report loss, waste, or theft
of company property to appropriate personnel.
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Plan and conduct experimental, environmental, operational, and stress tests on models
and prototypes of aircraft and aerospace systems and equipment.
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Development environment software
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Properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials and commercial and industrial
waste according to regulations.
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Know and comply with federal and state laws related to emissions.
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Achieve and maintain environmental certifications.
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Clean Air Act.
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Clean Water Act.
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Toxic Substances Control Act.
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Material Safety Data Sheets.
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National Emissions Standards for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities.
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Environmental Certifications (ISO 14000).
Automation
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Act in the best interests of the company, your co-workers, your community, other
stakeholders, and the environment.
Use company property legitimately, minimizing loss and waste.
Maintain a healthful and safe environment and report any violations/discrepancies.
Ensure proper handling and disposal of toxic or hazardous materials.
Ensure equipment and systems are designed to be environmentally friendly and strive
to continually minimize the resulting carbon footprint.
Practice sustainability by using processes that are non-polluting, conserving of energy
and natural resources, economically efficient, and safe for workers, communities, and
consumers.
Safeguard the public interest.
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Uses equipment, processes, and systems that minimize waste, improve efficiency, and
reduce resource use, e.g., reuse and recycle.
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Operate with a triple bottom line, emphasizing financial profitability, environmental
integrity, and corporate social responsibility.
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Understand life cycle analysis: the environmental and economic effects of a product at
every stage of its existence, from extraction of materials through production to disposal
and beyond.
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Suggest and/or implement continuous improvement actions.
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Safeguard the public interest.
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Ensure equipment and systems are designed to minimize environmental impact.
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Seek to upgrade processes beyond pollution control to pollution prevention.
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Utilize advances in science and technology to upgrade levels of efficiency and
environmental protection.
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Comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies related to
environmental impact.
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Promote sustainable business practices consistent with ISO 14001 International
Environmental Management Guidance.
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Environmental parameters.
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Comply with local, federal and company health, safety, and environmental regulations.
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Conduct health, safety, and/or environmental incident and hazard investigations.
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Conduct preventive health, safety, and/or environmental incident and hazard
inspections.
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Implement continuous improvement in health, safety, and/or environmental practices.
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Analysis of health/safety/environmental data.
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Chemical hazard assessment.
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Design to minimize environmental impact.
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Hazardous Material Communication (HAZCOM).
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Hazardous Material Handling and Disposal (HAZMAT).
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Hazardous Material Information System Labeling and Storage (HMIS).
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Role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental
Protection Administration (EPA) or other appropriate regulatory bodies in the
workplace (US only).
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Environmental monitoring.
Bioscience
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Act in the best interest of the company, the community, and the environment.
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Comply with applicable laws and rules governing work and report loss, waste, or theft
of company property to appropriate personnel.
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Ensure equipment and systems are designed to be environmentally friendly and strive
to continually minimize the resulting carbon footprint.
Practice sustainability by using processes that are non-polluting, conserving of energy
and natural resources, economically efficient, and safe for workers, communities, and
consumers.
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Set up and conduct tests/assays: chemical, biological, clinical, environmental, robotic, or
mechanical.
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Laboratory Safety Skills.
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Identify first aid supplies, safety personnel, emergency protection areas, and evacuation
plans.
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Demonstrate appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
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Participate in safety and security training and emergency drills.
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Identify unsafe or insecure conditions and take corrective action.
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Maintain a sanitary and clutter-free lab or work environment.
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Monitor, use, store, and dispose of hazardous materials properly.
Follow applicable health, safety, and security regulations.
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Safe Use of Laboratory Equipment.
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Common Lab or Plant Hazards.
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Aseptic and Sterilizing Techniques.
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Safety Equipment.
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Safety Symbols and Signs.
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Emergency Procedures and Protocols.
Electrical and Physical Safety.
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Safe Handling and Disposal of Chemical, Biological, and Radioactive Materials.
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
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Chemical Hygiene Plans.
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Universal Precautions for Biological Pathogens.
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Secure Use and Handling of Biological Materials.
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Infectious Diseases.
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Food Security.
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Security Agencies and Regulations.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Other Applicable Health
and Safety Regulations.
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Other Applicable Environmental
Protection Regulations.
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Worker Protection Standards (WPS).
Construction-Heavy/Highway & Civil
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Understand scientific principles critical to the construction profession: physics,
chemistry, geology and environmental science, hydraulics, hydrology, & engineering.
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Abide by applicable federal, state, and local regulations and policies.
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Safeguard the public interest.
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Ensure equipment and systems are operated in a manner that minimizes environmental.
Impact.
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Seek to upgrade processes beyond pollution control to pollution prevention.
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Utilize advances in science and technology to upgrade levels of efficiency and
environmental protection.
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Evaluate waste of resources/materials.
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Evaluate necessity for additional/alternative resources/materials.
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Recognize and abate all types of environmental hazards.
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Operate, maintain, and interpret data from air sampling equipment.
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Set up and maintain decontamination systems.
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Remove, package, dispose of, and document hazardous materials.
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Take steps to prevent/control wind or water erosion in land development and
construction.
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Take steps to minimize negative impact to wetlands
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Work to create a hazard-free, accident-free environment.
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Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous properties of materials such as radiation, toxicity,
flammability, reactivity, corrosivity, and limits of fire resistance exposure.
Construction – Commercial and Industrial
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Abide by applicable federal, state, and local regulations and policies.
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Safeguard the public interes.t
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Ensure equipment and systems are operated in a manner that minimizes environmental
impact.
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Seek to upgrade processes beyond pollution control to pollution prevention.
Utilize advances in science and technology to upgrade levels of efficiency and
environmental protection.
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Evaluate waste of resources/materials.
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Evaluate necessity for additional/alternative resources/materials.
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Recognize and mitigate safety hazards including hazardous materials, environmental
hazards, and accident conditions on a construction site. Follow appropriate security
procedures.
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Work to create a hazard-free, accident-free environment.
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Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous properties of materials such as toxicity,
flammability, reactivity, corrosivity, and limits of fire resistance exposure.
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Use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information to manage, use, and dispose of
hazardous materials.
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Monitor workplace/jobsite activities to comply with governmental and other applicable
safety regulations such as EPA and OSHA.
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Use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information to manage, use, and dispose of
hazardous materials.
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Exhibit basic understanding of flows of heat, air, and moisture through the home and
various methods used to control them.
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Understand what is meant by “the house as a system” as it relates to the evaluation of
prospective remodeling projects.
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Have a working knowledge of the environment’s impact on the home and its occupants
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Describe the process of “testing in/testing out” as it relates to building science and
remodeling projects.
Demonstrate knowledge of green building practices: planning, design, construction,
operations, and maintenance practices.
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Recognize green building trends in the commercial construction industry including use
of new materials, technologies, and processes.
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Understand the growth and impact of green building practices.
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Explain the environmental and economic benefits of green building practices.
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Adhere to green methods and correctly use green materials as appropriate to one’s job.
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Minimize construction waste and demolition debris.
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Demonstrate knowledge of elements of green construction:
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Sustainable sites.
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Energy efficiency.
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Water efficiency.
Environmentally friendly materials and resources.
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Recycling.
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Observe green building standards and principles.
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Observe local, state, and national energy efficiency requirements, incentives for new and
existing buildings, and building codes.
Construction-Residential
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Understand scientific principles critical to the construction profession: physics,
chemistry, geology and environmental science, hydraulics, hydrology, & engineering.
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Comply with regulations and building codes, and apply industry standards to ensure
quality work.
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Be aware of and comply with governmental regulations, local and state building codes,
contract provisions, and construction standards.
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Recognize and abate all types of environmental hazards.
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Operate, maintain, and interpret data from air sampling equipment.
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Set up and maintain decontamination systems.
Remove, package, dispose of, and document hazardous materials.
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Take steps to prevent/control wind or water erosion in land development and
construction.
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Obtain relevant permits when work will impact wetlands and take steps to minimize
negative impact.
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Recognize and mitigate safety hazards including hazardous materials, environmental
hazards, and accident conditions at any type of construction site.
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Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous properties of materials such as radiation, toxicity,
flammability, reactivity, corrosivity, and limits of fire resistance exposure.
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Use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information to manage, use, and dispose of
hazardous materials.
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Exhibit basic understanding of flows of heat, air, and moisture through the home and
various methods used to control them.
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Understand what is meant by “the house as a system” as it relates to the evaluation of
prospective remodeling projects.
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Have a working knowledge of the environment’s impact on the home and its occupants.
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Describe the process of “testing in/testing out” as it relates to building science and
remodeling projects.
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Recognize and research green building trends in the residential construction industry
including use of new materials, technologies, and processes.
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Understand the growth and impact of green building practices.
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Explain the environmental and economic benefits of green building practices.
Incorporate new methods and materials into design and construction of residential
buildings.
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Meet requirements to verify that a building project meets the highest green building and
performance measures.
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Select sites well suited to take advantage of mass transit when possible.
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Protect and retain existing landscaping and natural features.
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Select plants that have low water and pesticide needs.
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Use compost and mulches.
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Perform home energy audits to determine the energy efficiency of a structure.
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Develop strategies to provide or increase natural lighting.
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Select sustainable construction materials and products.
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Minimize wastewater by using water conserving fixtures.
Follow waste management plans per contract requirements.
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Minimize construction waste and demolition debris.
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Understand waste management terminology including: construction waste, demolition
debris, land clearing debris, disposal, recycling, salvage, reuse, deconstruction,
commingled, source separation.
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Reuse or recycle materials, e.g.: concrete, masonry scrap, metals, clean wood, plastics,
insulation material, un-tempered glass, carpet and carpet pad, ceiling tiles, plumbing
fixtures and equipment, lighting fixtures and electrical components, cardboard
packaging.
Cybersecurity
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Act in the best interest of the company, the community, and the environment.
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Comply with applicable laws and rules governing work and report loss, waste, or theft of
company property to appropriate personnel.
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Demonstrate skill in determining how a security system should work (including its
resilience and dependability capabilities) and how changes in conditions, operations, or the
environment will affect these outcomes.
Explain the impact and proper use of environmental controls.
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Energy Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Industry
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Complies with applicable laws and rules governing work and reports loss, waste or theft
of company property to appropriate personnel.
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Acts in the best interest of the company, community and environment.
Is cognizant of the environment and potential hazards.
Evaluates changes in the environment with respect to their impact on safety of self and
others.
Is able to explain the flow of energy from generation through distribution to the
customer.
Discusses environmental laws and regulations that impact the energy industry (local,
state and federal) and explains the importance of proper documentation to ensure
compliance.
Demonstrates professional responsibility for maintaining all policies and standards for
health, safety and the environment.
Complies with all relevant environmental laws issued by federal agencies, including
EPA.
Follows energy standards produced by industry organizations, such as ANSI, API,
NACE and NFPA.
Determines how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations and
the environment will affect outcomes.
Is able to define and explain the differences and similarities of power generation,
including use of different fuel types (fossil fuels – gas and oil, hydro and marine,
alternative fuels – solar, wind, biofuel and geothermal) and different plant uses (i.e.,
peaking, load following, base load).
Is able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy sources.
Explains bearing design and lubrication principles associated with environmental
hazards.
Complies with the procedures necessary to ensure a safe and healthy work
environment.
Acts in the best interest of the company, community and environment.
Is cognizant of the environment and potential hazards.
Evaluates changes in the environment with respect to their impact on safety of self and
others.
Knowing the basic and emerging principles and concepts that impact the energy
industry, including: energy production, energy transmission and alternative energy
technologies industries.
Discusses environmental laws and regulations that impact the energy industry (local,
state and federal) and explains the importance of proper documentation to ensure
compliance.
Demonstrates professional responsibility for maintaining all policies and standards for
health, safety and the environment.
Complies with all relevant environmental laws issued by federal agencies, including
EPA
Follows energy standards produced by industry organizations, such as ANSI, API,
NACE, and NFPA.
Identifies appropriate jurisdiction for local, state and federal regulatory agencies as they
pertain to the energy industry.
Determines how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations and
the environment will affect outcomes.
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Is able to define and explain the differences and similarities of power generation,
including use of different fuel types (fossil fuels – gas and oil, hydro and marine,
alternative fuels – solar, wind, biofuel and geothermal) and different plant uses (i.e.,
peaking, load following, base load).
Is able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy.
Complies with the procedures necessary to ensure a safe and healthy work
environment.
Entrepreneurship
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Act in the best interest of the company, the community, and the environment.
Incorporate human, environmental, and technological factors in the design process.
Financial Services
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Geospatial Technology
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Know how to ask and discover where things are located on the surface of the earth, why
they are located where they are, how places differ from one another, and how people
interact with the environment.
Know and apply geographic information about relationships between nature and
society (e.g.,pollution from industrial development, economic effects of drought).
Spatial Thinking: Identify, explain, and find meaning in spatial patterns and
relationships, such as site conditions, how places are similar and different, the influence
of a land feature on its neighbors, the nature of transitions between places, how places
are linked at local, regional, and/or global scales.
Global Perspective: Possess and apply knowledge of how people, places, and regions are
linked by global networks and processes (e.g., globalization, international trade,
immigration, Internet technology, global climate system).
Physical Sciences, including Agricultural Science – production of goods through the
growing of plants, animals, and other life forms; Biology – the phenomena of life and
living organisms; Environmental Science/Ecology – the relationships between
organisms and their environments; Forestry – the cultivation, maintenance, and
management of forests; Geology – the origin, history, and structure of the earth;
Hydrology – properties, distribution, and effects of water on the Earth's surface;
Meteorology and Climatology – phenomena of the atmosphere, especially weather and
weather conditions; Oceanography – scientific study of oceans, the life that inhabits
them, and their physical characteristics; Physics – matter and energy and their
interactions.
Act in the best interests of the company, your co-workers, your community, other
stakeholders, and the environment.
Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
Maintain a healthful and safe environment and report any violations/discrepancies.
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Ensure equipment and systems are designed to be environmentally friendly and strive
to continually minimize the resulting carbon footprint.
Environmental and Natural Resources.
Health: Allied Health
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Act in the best interest of the client/patient, the organization, the community, and the
environment.
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Comply with applicable laws and rules governing work and report loss, waste, or theft of
company property to appropriate personnel.
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Understand and follow established safety, security, and environmental practices.
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Comply with local, state, federal, and organization health, safety, security, and
environmental policies and regulations.
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Biohazard waste procedures.
Health: Electronic Health Records
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Act in the best interest of the client/patient, the organization, the community, and the
environment.
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Comply with applicable laws and rules governing work and reports loss, waste, or theft or
company property to appropriate personnel.
Health: Long-term Care, Supports and Services
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Act in the best interest of the organization, the community, and the environment.
Comply with applicable laws and rules governing work and reports loss, waste, or theft or
company property to appropriate personnel
Hospitality/Hotel and Lodging
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Act in the best interests of the company, co-workers, community, and the environment.
Make proper use of company property, minimizing loss and waste.
Adjust procedures based on industry or market changes such as environmental concerns
(“going green” and energy and resource conservation) or changes in customer focus.
Maintain a clean and safe environment.
Understand and appropriately use chemicals and equipment.
Ensure safe handling of chemicals and equipment at all times.
Information Technology
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Apply basic scientific principles to work-related problems –Environmental.
Act in the best interest of the company, the community, and the environment.
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Comply with applicable laws and rules governing work and report loss, waste, or theft of
company property to appropriate personnel.
Mechatronics
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Act in the best interests of the company, your co-workers, your community, other
stakeholders, and the environment.
Use company property legitimately, minimizing loss and waste; report loss, waste, or
theft of company property to appropriate personnel.
Environmental/Health/Safety.
Maintain a healthful and safe environment and report any violations/discrepancies.
Ensure proper handling and disposal of toxic or hazardous materials.
Ensure equipment and systems are designed to be environmentally friendly and strive
to continually minimize the resulting carbon footprint.
Practice sustainability by using processes that are non-polluting, conserving of energy
and natural resources, economically efficient, and safe for workers, communities, and
consumers.
Safeguard the public interest.
Understand and follow established personal safety, security, and environmental
practices.
Comply with local, federal and company health, safety, security, and environmental
regulations.
Conduct health, safety, and/or environmental incident and hazard investigations.
Conduct preventive health, safety, and/or environmental incident and hazard
inspections.
Implement continuous improvement in health, safety, security, and/or environmental
practices.
Analysis of Health/Safety/Security/Environmental Data.
Chemical Hazard Assessment.
Design to Minimize Environmental Impact.
Investigations for Health, Safety, Security, or Environmental Incidences/Hazards.
Preventive Health, Safety, or Environmental Inspections.
Hazardous Material Communication (HAZCOM).
Hazardous Material Handling and Disposal (HAZMAT).
Hazardous Material Information System Labeling and Storage (HMIS).
Role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental
Protection Administration (EPA), or Other Appropriate Regulatory Bodies in the
Workplace (US only).
International Environmental Management Guidance (ISO14001).
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Renewable Energy
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Act in the best interest of the company, community, and environment.
Understand how a “Green” philosophy can positively impact a company’s bottom line.
Comply with environmental regulations impacting the workplace.
Maintain a healthful and safe environment and report any violations/discrepancies to
appropriate personnel.
Recognize that following a “Green” philosophy is part of your social responsibility.
Understand how the concepts of sustainability provide the basis for the consideration of
renewable energy systems.
Use processes that are environmentally friendly or use fewer natural resources.
Use equipment and systems as designed to minimize environmental impact.
Seek to upgrade processes beyond pollution control to pollution prevention.
Utilize advances in science and technology to upgrade levels of efficiency and
environmental protection.
Use sustainable business practices consistent with ISO 14001 International
Environmental Management Guidance.
Understand the basics of electricity and heat, and how conventional energy generation
(natural gas, oil, nuclear energy) and renewable energy contribute to energy supplies.
Understand the concepts of traditional and renewable energy production.
Understand how energy efficiency is connected to the production of energy (supply),
and how to make the case for energy efficiency use to reduce demand for energy vs.
employing renewable energy as a source of energy.
Describe return on investment – (the concept of “payback” from using energy efficiency
and renewable technologies).
Understand the impact of environmental and geographic factors on the effective
implementation of renewable energy technologies.
Demonstrate an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of energy sources.
Understand the fundamentals of how electricity rates work, and related energy markets
(ex. renewable electricity certificates; electricity capacity markets; net metering; real-time
pricing).
Understand concepts such as supply and demand side efficiency and Smart Grid.
Biomass: Generation of power for heat or electricity from organic, nonfood, and
renewable resources.
Solar: Systems that utilize solar energy or convert it into other usable forms, such as
electricity and heat.
Wind: Conversion of wind’s kinetic energy to mechanical or electrical energy.
Geothermal: Using thermal energy contained in the earth to supply heat directly or
converting it to mechanical or electrical energy.
Water: Utilization of power derived from the energy of moving water.
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Energy: Systems that produce power from a fuel through an
electrochemical process.
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Understand how changes in conditions, operations, or the environment will affect
quality.
Determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and
the environment will affect outcomes.
Demonstrate awareness of the policies, standards, equipment, and work practices that
mitigate the environmental impacts of human activity, including energy use.
Demonstrate professional responsibility for maintaining all policies and standards for
health, safety, and the environment.
Comply with all relevant environmental laws issued by federal agencies, including
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Follow energy standards produced by industry organizations, such as the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Petroleum Institute (API), National
Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA).
Identify appropriate jurisdiction for local, state, and federal regulatory agencies as they
pertain to the energy industry.
Maintain current knowledge of regulatory procedures governing operations.
Recognize one’s environment and potential hazards.
Follow established safety and security procedures, including applicable Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
Evaluate changes in the environment with respect to their impact on safety of self and
others.
Use safety equipment as specified by user manuals and safety training.
Keep personal safety equipment in good working order.
Call attention to potential and actual hazardous conditions as they arise.
Alert co-workers and supervisory personnel to hazardous conditions or unsafe working
conditions and deviations from safety procedures in a timely manner.
Take appropriate action to stop the job if there are unsafe working conditions.
Understand the Costs and benefits and the economic and environmental impact wind
energy.
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Act in the best interests of the company, co-workers, community, and the environment.
Proper use of company property, minimizing loss and waste.
Ensures compliance with all laws, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures.
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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Acts in the best interest of the company, the community, and the environment.
Complies with applicable laws and rules governing work and reports loss, waste, or
theft or company property to appropriate personnel.
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Hazardous Materials.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standards.
Environmental Regulations.
Correctly identifies hazardous materials and substances.
Handles/transports hazardous materials in accordance with government regulations
and health standards.
Reports health, safety, security, and environmental problems.
Maintains documentation of compliance with health, safety, security, and environmental
management systems.
Practices sustainability by using processes that are non-polluting, conserving of energy
and natural resources, economically efficient, and safe for workers, communities, and
consumers.
Stays up to date on environmentally-friendly trends in the industry.
Follows organizational procedures to reduce emissions, increase energy efficiency, and
reduce the organization’s carbon footprint.
Safety, Health, Environmental, and Operational Regulations.
HAZMAT Regulations.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Risks.
Hazardous Materials.
Green Issues Impacting Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Industry.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Energy Efficiency.
Carbon Footprint.
Fuel-saving Technologies.
Air/Water Quality.
Safety, Security, and Environmental Impact.
Green Rail Initiatives.
Sustainability.
Water Sector
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Familiarity with renewable energy, energy efficiency, green infrastructure, and water
efficiency technologies and approaches.
Acts in the best interest of the company, community, and environment.
Demonstrates an interest in learning about new and emerging tools and technologies;
seeks out opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist
in streamlining work and improving productivity, energy, and water efficiency.
Is cognizant of the environment and potential hazards.
Evaluates changes in the environment with respect to their impact on safety of self and
others.
Demonstrates professional responsibility for maintaining all policies and standards for
health, safety, and the environment.
Complies with local, federal, sector, and company environmental laws and regulations.
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Ensures adherence to all applicable federal, state and local water, wastewater, and biosolids laws and regulations, including those outlined in the Safe Drinking Water Act,
The Clean Water Act and The Code of Federal Regulations and the Environmental
Protection Agency Guidance Documents.
Practices sustainability by using processes that ensure the technical, managerial, and
financial capacity of the system.
Takes measures to ensure practice of non-polluting activities that conserve energy,
water, and resources and are economically efficient, and safe for workers, communities,
and consumers.
Demonstrates awareness of the impact of the project’s carbon footprint.
Incorporates standards and practices for achieving water and energy efficiency in all
aspects of business.
Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with regulatory agencies.
Conducts environmental, water, and energy audits.
Ensures compliance with environmental permits and other applicable documents.
Computes design specifications for implementation of conservation practices.
Recommends water efficiency and conservation techniques to the public.
Utilizes recommendations from industry associations, such as the standards from the
American Water Works Association and Methods of Practice from the Water
Environment Federation.
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