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IEM Readiness Corps

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How much do climate corps jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for climate corps in the United States is $51,118.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27,000.00 and $70,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Climate Corps job?

A Climate Corps job typically involves working on sustainability and environmental projects to help organizations reduce their carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency. These positions are often part of service programs or fellowships that place individuals in businesses, nonprofits, or government agencies. Responsibilities may include energy audits, data analysis, policy development, and community outreach. Climate Corps members gain hands-on experience in sustainability while driving real-world environmental impact.

What kind of projects do Climate Corps members typically work on, and how is their work structured?

Climate Corps members generally work on sustainability and energy efficiency projects, such as conducting energy audits, supporting greenhouse gas emissions reduction plans, and helping organizations implement environmental best practices. Their work is often structured around defined assignments with clear sustainability goals, and they regularly collaborate with facility managers, sustainability coordinators, and other team members to ensure project success. Most positions are full-time and may last several months, providing hands-on experience and professional networking opportunities. This structure allows Climate Corps members to make a measurable impact while gaining practical skills and industry exposure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Climate Corps position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Climate Corps member, you need a strong understanding of sustainability, environmental science, data analysis, and project management, often supported by relevant coursework or experience. Familiarity with tools such as greenhouse gas tracking software, energy auditing equipment, and reporting frameworks like ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager is commonly expected. Excellent communication, adaptability, and teamwork make candidates stand out in this collaborative and mission-driven role. These abilities are vital for successfully designing, implementing, and evaluating climate action initiatives within organizations or communities.

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Infographic showing various Climate Corps job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,118 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Health System Specialist (GHATP Trainee)

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Harlingen, TX • On-site

$74K/yr

Other

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

This position is being filled under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program. This program provides recent graduates with work experience directly related to their degree and career goals while offering eligibility for conversion to permanent employment upon completion of the program requirements. Click here for more information about the Department of Veterans Affairs's Recent Graduate Program.Qualifications:To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/06/2026.
RECENT GRADUATE REQUIREMENT: The Pathways Recent Graduates Program is open to recent graduates who are legally permitted to work in the U.S. To be eligible, you must have obtained one of the following qualifying degrees, certificate, career, or technical education programs: associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or technical/vocational degree or certificate (which may include Registered Apprenticeship Programs, Job Corps, Climate Corps, AmeriCorps, and Peace Corps) from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two years.
  • This program is for one year; and
  • An applicant within 9 months of completing qualifying education may apply, but they must successfully complete academic requirements prior to appointment. The servicing HR Office may use this flexibility at its discretion based on hiring needs and the timing of the recruitment. See the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
Preference eligible veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. Eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree (certification and/or career/technical program) was completed.
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Provide a Statement of Purpose: Explain how you believe the VHA Health Systems Management Trainee Program will assist you in further defining your primary personal and/or professional life goals. Why is now the best time for you to pursue this training? Your explanation should include, but not necessarily be limited to, a description of both your intermediate and longer-term career goals, as well as a current vision of your desired position upon program completion. Please limit your response to no more than 4000 characters (about one page).
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In addition to the Recent Graduate Requirements and the Statement of Purpose, you must also meet one of the GS-11 experience and/or education requirements below:
EXPERIENCE: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: Qualifying specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following: - Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; - Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and - Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement.
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EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration). (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
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COMBINATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate-level education (beyond 18 semester hours) as described above. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.Education:A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
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