Management, business, and financial occupations

 

Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes
(O*NET 13-1011.00)

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes to prospective employers. May handle contract negotiations and other business matters for clients.

  • 2006 employment: 25,000
  • Projected 2006-16 employment change: About as fast as average
  • Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s or higher degree, plus work experience
 

Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation
(O*NET 13-1041.01, 13-1041.02, 13-1041.03, 13-1041.04, 13-1041.06)

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and other compliance and enforcement inspection activities not classified elsewhere. Exclude tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents and financial examiners.

  • 2006 employment: 237,000
  • Projected 2006-16 employment change: More slowly than average
  • Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Long-term on-the-job training
 

Credit analysts
(O*NET 13-2041.00)

Analyze current credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with this credit information for use in decisionmaking.

  • 2006 employment: 67,000
  • Projected 2006-16 employment change: Little or no change
  • Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s degree
 

Emergency management specialists
(O*NET 13-1061.00)

Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g. hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies, hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

  • 2006 employment: 12,000
  • Projected 2006-16 employment change: About as fast as average
  • Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Work experience in a related occupation
 

Financial examiners
(O*NET 13-2061.00)

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions, and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify correctness of, or establish authenticity of records.

  • 2006 employment: 26,000
  • Projected 2006-16 employment change: About as fast as average
  • Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s degree
 

Legislators
(O*NET 11-1031.00)

Develop laws and statutes at the Federal, State, or local level. Includes only elected officials.

  • 2006 employment: 67,000
  • Projected 2006-16 employment change: Little or no change
  • Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s or higher degree, plus work experience
 

Loan counselors
(O*NET 13-2071.00)

Provide guidance to prospective loan applicants who have problems qualifying for traditional loans. Guidance may include determining the best type of loan and explaining loan requirements or restrictions.

  • 2006 employment: 33,000
  • Projected 2006-16 employment change: More slowly than average
  • Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s degree
 

Logisticians
(O*NET 13-1081.00)

Analyze and coordinate the logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.

  • 2006 employment: 83,000
  • Projected 2006-16 employment change: Faster than average
  • Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s degree
 

Postmasters and mail superintendents
(O*NET 11-9131.00)

Direct and coordinate operational, administrative, management, and supportive services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office.

  • 2006 employment: 26,000
  • Projected 2006-16 employment change: Little or no change
  • Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Work experience in a related occupation
 

Social and community service managers
(O*NET 11-9151.00)

Plan, organize, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization’s budget and polices regarding participant involvement, program requirement, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

  • 2006 employment: 130,000
  • Projected 2006-16 employment change: Much faster than average
  • Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s degree
 

Tax preparers
(O*NET 13-2082.00)

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses but do not have the background or responsibilities of an accredited or certified public accountant.

  • 2006 employment: 100,000
  • Projected 2006-16 employment change: Decline slowly
  • Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
 

Transportation, storage, and distribution managers
(O*NET 11-3071.01, 11-3071.02)

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with governmental policies and regulations. Includes logistics managers.

  • 2006 employment: 94,000
  • Projected 2006-16 employment change: About as fast as average
  • Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Work experience in a related occupation

 

Last Modified Date: December 18, 2007