41-3099.01 - Energy Brokers

Partially updated 2011

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41-3099.01 - Energy Brokers

Buy or sell energy products on the behalf of residential or commercial customers or utilities. Negotiate and oversee contracts for energy sales.

This title represents an occupation for which data collection is currently underway.

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Purchase or sell energy or energy derivatives for customers.
Contact prospective buyers or sellers of power to arrange transactions.
Create product packages based on assessment of customers' or potential customers' needs.
Educate customers and answer customer questions related to the buying or selling of energy, energy markets, or alternative energy sources.
Explain contracts or related documents to customers.
Forecast energy supply and demand to minimize the cost of meeting load demands and to maximize the value of supply resources.
Negotiate prices or contracts for energy sales or purchases.
Price energy based on market conditions.
Analyze customer bills and utility rate structures to select optimal rate structures for customers.
Develop or deliver proposals or presentations on topics such as the purchase or sale of energy.
Facilitate the delivery or receipt of wholesale power or retail load scheduling.
Monitor the flow of energy in response to changes in consumer demand.
Analyze and evaluate energy supply bids to determine the best options.
Monitor energy supply contracts to ensure proper implementation and execution by suppliers.
Prepare and send requests for price quotations to all energy companies in a particular market.
Research and recommend new products or services, such as alternative energy sources or renewable energy credits.

Tools & Technology Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Tools used in this occupation:

Desktop computers

Facsimile machines — Fax machines

Notebook computers — Laptop computers

Personal computers

Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment

Scanners — Computer data input scanners

Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems

Technology used in this occupation:

Customer relationship management CRM software — Oracle Siebel CRM

Data base user interface and query software — Microsoft Access

Development environment software — Microsoft Visual Basic

Financial analysis software — Multiple trading transaction systems

Internet browser software — Web browser software

Office suite software — Microsoft Office software

Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint

Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel

Word processing software — Microsoft Word

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Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
100		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
67		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
39		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
22		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
11		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
11		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
67		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
61		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
56		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
56		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
56		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
50		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Wages & Employment Trends

National

Median wages data collected from Sales Representatives, Services, All Other.
Employment data collected from Sales Representatives, Services, All Other.
Industry data collected from Sales Representatives, Services, All Other.

Median wages (2012)	$24.45 hourly, $50,850 annual
Employment (2010)	561,000 employees
Projected growth (2010-2020)	Average (10% to 19%)
Projected job openings (2010-2020)	270,100
Top industries (2010)	Information (17% employed in this sector) Administrative and Support Services (16%) Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (16%) (see all industries)

State & National

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012 wage data and 2010-2020 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2010-2020). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.