Management and Business and Financial Operations 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.
- 2000 employment: 17,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: Faster than average
- Most significant source of training: Bachelor’s or higher degree, plus work experience
Appraisers and assessors of real estate
(O*NET 13-2021.01, 13-2021.02)
Appraise real property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.
- 2000 employment: 57,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
- Most significant source of training: Postsecondary vocational award
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation
(O*NET 13-1041.01, 13-1041.02, 13-1041.03, 13-1041.04, 13-1041.05, 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.
- 2000 employment: 140,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: More slowly than average
- Most significant source of 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.
- 2000 employment: 60,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
- Most significant source of 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.
- 2000 employment: 10,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
Most significant source of 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.
- 2000 employment: 25,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast average
- Most significant source of training: Bachelor’s degree
Gaming managers
(O*NET 11-9071.00)
Plan, organize, direct, control, or coordinate gaming operations in a casino. Formulate gaming policies for their area of responsibility.
- 2000 employment: 4,200
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: Faster than average
- Most significant source of training: Bachelor’s or higher degree, plus work experience
Meeting and convention planners
(O*NET 13-1121.00)
Coordinate activities of staff and convention personnel to make arrangements for group meetings and conventions.
- 2000 employment: 34,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: Faster than average
- Most significant source of 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.
- 2000 employment: 25,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: Little or no change
- Most significant source of 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.
- 2000 employment: 128,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: Faster than average
- Most significant source of 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.
- 2000 employment: 69,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
- Most significant source of 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.
- 2000 employment: 149,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
- Most significant source of training: Work experience in a related occupation
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