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Compile data from various sources, such as maps, reports, and field and file investigations, for use by city planner in making planning studies.
Aviation: Drone/Unmanned Aircraft (UAS) Technology
AS Degree
Aviation: Drone/Unmanned Aircraft (UAS) Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Civil Design And Drawing
Certificate of Achievement
Civil Design Technology
Certificate of Achievement
Civil Design Technology
AS Degree

Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.
Agriculture - Natural Resources
Certificate of Achievement
Agriculture - Natural Resources
AS Degree
Behavioral Sciences: Sociology
AS Degree
Coastal Environmental Studies
AA Degree
Coastal Environmental Studies
AS Degree

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
Applied Mathematics
AA Degree
Asian Business Practices: Global Business Practices
Certificate of Achievement
Business Admin. for Transfer
AS Degree
Business Administration: International Business
Certificate of Achievement
Business Administration: International Business
AA Degree

Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management.
Agriculture - Natural Resources
Certificate of Achievement
Agriculture - Natural Resources
AS Degree
Coastal Environmental Studies
AA Degree
Coastal Environmental Studies
AS Degree
Construction - Sustainable Construction: Sustainable Design
Certificate of Achievement

Interview persons by telephone, mail, in person, or by other means for the purpose of completing forms, applications, or questionnaires. Ask specific questions, record answers, and assist persons with completing form. May sort, classify, and file forms.
Business Administration: Marketing
AS Degree
Business Administration: Marketing
Certificate of Achievement
Business Administration: Marketing Merchandising
Certificate of Achievement
Business Administration: Marketing Merchandising
AS Degree
Business: Marketing
Certificate of Achievement

Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.
Academic Readiness In Mathematics
Certificate or Training
Account Clerk
AS Degree
Account Clerk
Certificate of Achievement
Account Clerk I
Certificate or Training
Account Clerk II
Certificate or Training

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.
Academic Readiness In Mathematics
Certificate or Training
Applied Mathematics
AA Degree
Basic Mathematics I
Certificate or Training
General Studies: Science And Mathematics
AS Degree
Honors: Sciences/Mathematics
Certificate of Achievement

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
Advanced GIS
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Geographic Information Systems
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Geographic Information Systems
AS Degree
American Studies
AA Degree
Architectural Computer-Aided Design
AA Degree