Enterprising Green Careers and Occupations
These green careers for the Enterprising personality type are organized into "work groups." These are groups of jobs based on the traits of workers. In each group, the workers have similar interests, aptitudes, temperament, skills, and abilities.
The occupations are color coded to show which of the three groups of green occupations they are:
Green Increased Demand Occupations are green jobs that are unchanged but the greening economy is increasing the demand for them; more people are being hired to fill them.
Green Enhanced Skills Occupations are existing jobs that the green economy is changing; new skills and knowledge are needed.
Green New and Emerging Occupations are entirely new green careers and jobs.
Jobs with a (*) are “in demand” according to the U.S. Department of Labor – meaning they are projected to have increased numbers of jobs.
Check each job that interests you with your cursor. Then, print out this page using a color printer.
It is best if you look at your two top personality types. When you are finished with this page, you can see the “green” occupations for the other five Holland types by clicking: Investigative, Artistic, Social, Realistic, or Conventional.
When you are finished, go to Final Steps.
5.01 Sales & Purchasing
Purchasing Agent or Buyer*
Sales Representative, Wholesale & Manufacturing (Technical and Scientific Products)*
Solar Sales Representative and Assessor
5.03 Legal Practice & Support
Arbitrator, Mediator, or Conciliator*
5.04 Business Administration
Chief Sustainability Officer*
Biofuels Production Manager
Construction Manager*
Engineering Manager*
General and Operations Manager*
Industrial Production Manager
Logistics Analyst
Natural Science Manager
Recycling Coordinator*
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Solar Energy Installation Manager*
Storage, or Distribution Manager*
Supervisor or Manager of Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Workers
Supervisor or Manager of Logging Workers
Supervisor or Manager of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Supervisor or Manager of Production and Operating Workers
Supply Chain Manager
Sustainability Specialist
Training and Development Specialist
Transportation Manager*
Wind Energy Operations Manager
5.05 Finance
Personal Financial Advisor*
Energy Broker
Investment Underwriter
Risk Management Specialist
Securities and Commodities Trader*
5.06 Government & Public Administration
Water Resource Specialist*
5.07 Promotion
Marketing Manager*
Public Relations Specialist*
5.08 Regulations Enforcement
Compliance Manager
Occupational Safety and Health Specialist
