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The 8 Must Read Articles On Environmental Jobs in 2012

Job Information Please?

Let’s say agree that 2012 has been a little better year for finding a job. However,  there are still large numbers of people out of the workforce who want and need information about job opportunities.  What I have found through my interactions with job seekers is many lack information about job and training opportunities available in the marketplace. These articles contain some of the information job seekers need to find  environmental job opportunities.

  1. Solar Energy’s “Dark Side” Comes to Light in New Environmental Jobs: This article is not intended to denigrate or politicize clean energy technology or the solar industry but to inform the public about new job opportunities. The links provided lead to important job information.
  2. 312 Billion Reasons Why Environmental Management Jobs Are Growing Fast Did you know that the environmental industry is a $312 Billion per year business sector? To most of the general public, this sector is an unknown job market unless some type of disaster strikes or if your location has a thriving energy/industrial economy. In this article we want to inform job seekers and graduates about the opportunities in this sector.
  3. Environmental Science Jobs To Boom Over Next Decade: Are You Ready? Most job seekers do not know that the growth in energy exploration and  environmental regulations will create a large number of well-paying environmental science jobs over the next decade.
  4. 4 Lessons Peyton Manning Can Teach Green & Environmental Job Seekers :Like every other NFL fan, I was sad to see Peyton Manning leave the Indianapolis Colts. It was the somber end of an era for Colts fans and a joyous beginning for his next team. As I listened to Peyton’s speech, I realized that he is now a job seeker who has to find the right team that will fit his goals and talents.  It is an odd thing to think that a multi-millionaire star athlete is looking for a job but it is true. So my thoughts turned to some lessons we could learn from this football great.
  5. Top 7 “Soft” Skills Engineering & Science Grads Need to Be Successful :To celebrate the achievements of this year’s graduates, we decided to share 7 “soft” skills that hiring managers are looking for when they consider science and engineering graduates for entry level jobs. These secrets are not in a particular order because they vary in importance to every manager.
  6. Top 17 Key Job Skills Employers Want In 2012: As follow up to my “Skill Up” article for Job Action Day 2011, I wanted to write a series of articles on job skills needed in 2012. My hope is to help job seekers overcome the “Skills Gap” and acquire the new jobs opening in energy, environmental and infrastructure.
  7. 12 Job Certifications and Licenses You Will Need In the Green Economy:In order to land the green jobs of the future, American workers will have to get new certifications, college degrees or training. The purpose of this article is show job seekers some of the credentials that will be in demand as the job market opens up.
  8. 5 Critical Skills Needed to get an Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics Job in America:America has a shortage of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals. As the economy continues to recover, companies will need technical professionals who have well rounded skills and the ability to produce results. If you are looking to get hired early in the American economy’s upswing, it is vitally important that your resume showcases your achievements,  ]experience and skills in at least three of the following five skill areas in this article.

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Natural Gas Cyber Attack Confirms $14 Billion Investment In Cyber Security Jobs

 My goal is to make the job seeking public aware that problems like cyber attacks can  lead  to job opportunities. Links are provided to allow the reader to read the original information.

Cyber Attack : A Real Threat To Infrastructure

In March of 2012 Pike Research, a marketing and research firm issued a report“Smart Grid Cyber Security” where they discussed the $14 Billion investment needed in smart grid cyber security in the utilities sector. Here is a quote from that report that should widen your perspective on why this level of investment is needed:

“As some technologies, such as smart metering, near a decade of thought and deployment, the approach to cyber security has become more thoughtful. One thing, unfortunately, has not changed: cyber security is still way behind the attackers.”- Pike Research Senior Analyst Bob Lockhart

Natural Gas Pipeline Cyber Attack Shows Problems & Opportunity

In May 2012, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)  revealed  that hackers have made a concerted effort to attack natural gas supply controls systems. ABCNews and FOXDC  both reported  the attackers allegedly used social media, e-mail and other websites to target employees and lure them into divulging passwords to critical systems and sensitive information. My regular readers know that I have written about the emergence and importance of cyber security jobs before but now I want to reinforce how these jobs are more critical than ever. Here is why:

  •  It has been widely reported that utility companies may not have all of people and resources needed to avert future cyber attacks. 
  • Hackers are using more sophisticated methods to attack infrastructure related systems.
  • As the smart grid build out continues, security will be a constant need

To get ahead of this threat, government agencies such as the FBI, DOD, technology, utility and energy companies are positioning themselves to hire hundreds (if not thousands) of computer security analysts and engineers. Some major colleges and universities like University of Maryland -Baltimore County (UMBC) have developed specific degree programs which are recognized by top employers.

 What You Need to Do

If you are an IT professional or job seeker here are some tips that could help your career:

  1. Find out more information on the CISSP certification, job skills and training you need to qualify for these opportunities
  2. Find out which colleges and universities offer degrees and classes for this field
  3. Subscribe to credible resources which provide the latest information on industry trends
  4. Attend conferences and networking groups to meet other professionals who can open doors to the “Hidden Job Market”
Thanks for reading. We look forward to your comments.

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Hot Job Alert:Natural Resources Group Leader/Scientist

Location: Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

Hinton Human Capital, an emerging leader in executive search in Green, Environmental and Infrastructure industries is now searching for Natural Resources Group Leader for a national environmental consulting firm. Ideal candidate will have at least 10-15 years of demonstrated experience in environmental consulting plus the following skills and abilities:

Job Description

  • Demonstrated experience managing NEPA, FERC and other types of permitting projects supporting transportation, energy, mining and water clients including preparation of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and reports (EIR)
  • Proven project and financial management experience with history of overseeing and supervising a group of employees
  • Must have experience putting proposals ans presentations for clients

Requirements

  • BS in biology, zoology or other science field is required
  • Master’s degree in environmental or physical sciences sn required
  • MBA or PhD is strong plus
  • Strong communications skills

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