Summary Report for:
41-3099.01 - Energy Brokers
Purchase or sell energy for customers.
This title represents an occupation for which data collection is currently underway.
Tasks | Interests | Work Values | Wages & Employment
Tasks
- 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 and 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 and 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 and deliver proposals or presentations on topics such as the purchase and sale of energy.
Interests
Interest code: EC
| 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. |
| 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. |
Work Values
| Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Wages & Employment Trends
National
Median wages data collected from Sales Representatives, Services, All Other.
Employment data collected from Sales Representatives, Services, All Other.
| Median wages (2008) | $23.77 hourly, $49,430 annual |
| Employment (2006) | 540,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) | 
Much faster than average (21% or higher)
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| Projected need (2006-2016) | 278,000 additional employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data
and 2006-2016 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.