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Occupational Report for Business Operations Specialists, All Other (13-1199) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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All business operations specialists not listed separately.

Employment Outlook for Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be much larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.
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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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There are 5 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 5 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Lean Leader 6/11/10 Beaverton
Supervisor, Business Support Services #18293 7/30/10 Portland DOE
Repositioning Project - Mexico Sourcing Coordinator (L5) 1000611 8/17/10 Portland $55,000/yr to $69,333/yr DOE
Business Systems Analyst Support Services 9/2/10 Portland N/A to N/A DOE
Business Systems Analyst Support Svcs OR Senior Analyst Doe # 18397 9/2/10 Salem N/A to N/A DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 53 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Broker Relations Consultant 8/30/10 Portland Kaiser Permanente
45 Minutes to the Ocean 8/30/10
Business Development Specialist 8/29/10
Procurement And Contract Specialist 3 8/27/10 Portland
Customer Service & Call Centre Jobs 8/27/10
Contract Negotiator 8/26/10 Portland Aetna
Hydro Operations Budget Specialist III 8/25/10 Portland Portland General Electric
Defined Contrib Analyst I 8/23/10 Portland Standard Insurance Company
Regional Operations Specialist 8/23/10 Portland Global Distribution Services
Animal Control Dispatcher, Contracts Specialist, IT Manager, Elections Worker, Performance Auditor 8/23/10 Portland Multnomah County
Contract Specialist 8/23/10 Portland Multnomah County
Permit Specialist 8/21/10 Cottage Grove
North Eastern Oregon District Operations Specialist 8/18/10 La Grande
Contract Development Specialist-Tigard, Oregon 8/18/10 Tigard Health Net
Broker Relations Consultant - (Job Number: 040477) 8/16/10 Portland Kaiser Permanente
Contract Writer Coordinator - (Job Number: 040401) 8/16/10 Portland Kaiser Permanente
Credentialing Specialist 8/16/10 Portland
GOVERNMENT JOBS - PERMANENT POSITIONS WITH FULL BENEFITS 8/15/10 American Labor
Broker Relations Consultant 8/15/10 Portland Kaiser Permanente
Contract Writer Coordinator 8/15/10 Portland Kaiser Permanente
Broker Relations Consultant 8/14/10 Portland Kaiser Permanente
Contract Writer Coordinator 8/14/10 Portland Kaiser Permanente
Contract Writer Coordinator 8/14/10 Portland Kaiser Permanente
Copywriter - Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. (PECI) 8/13/10 Portland Portland Energy Conservation Inc.
TELECOM SITE ACQUISITION SPECIALIST 8/12/10 Lake Oswego Precision Resources
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State of Oregon License Information for Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $15.19 $20.27 $26.55 $34.34 $44.32 $28.19 $58,637
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 14.92 20.35 25.60 33.01 39.95 26.67 55,483
Multnomah / Washington 16.90 21.95 28.52 37.02 48.15 30.38 63,183
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 12.61 19.89 25.35 31.04 35.90 25.10 52,219
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 12.59 17.29 21.92 27.22 36.05 23.08 48,008
Lane 14.31 17.82 22.33 29.11 36.47 23.92 49,769
Douglas 16.53 21.12 25.52 32.41 40.38 26.93 56,010
Coos / Curry 10.09 13.74 21.47 34.11 45.78 24.57 51,103
Jackson / Josephine 13.49 18.29 24.38 30.89 37.70 25.02 52,039
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 14.06 17.86 24.32 34.61 41.27 26.16 54,412
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 14.44 18.07 24.43 30.51 37.41 26.25 54,587
Klamath / Lake 15.27 22.02 27.98 34.68 43.60 28.41 59,099
Morrow / Umatilla 12.87 15.60 25.49 32.31 43.19 25.81 53,693
Baker / Union / Wallowa 9.73 15.39 21.19 28.21 33.05 22.00 45,767
Grant / Harney / Malheur 12.16 21.09 29.16 35.21 44.48 28.01 58,244
Clackamas 13.04 17.04 25.26 31.88 44.07 27.06 56,283
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Regional Employment Projections for Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 12,853 13,941 1,088 8.5% 109 298 406
Multnomah / Washington 7,649 8,464 815 10.7% 82 179 260
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 1,327 1,428 101 7.6% 10 31 41
Lane 990 1,074 84 8.5% 8 23 31
Clackamas 764 832 68 8.9% 7 18 25
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 500 532 32 6.4% 3 12 15
Jackson / Josephine 477 518 41 8.6% 4 11 15
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 344 384 40 11.6% 4 8 12
Douglas 181 193 12 6.6% 1 4 5
Morrow / Umatilla 159 139 -20 -12.6% 0 3 3
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 135 145 10 7.4% 1 3 4
Klamath / Lake 128 140 12 9.4% 1 3 4
Coos / Curry 107 109 2 1.9% 0 2 3
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 94 105 11 11.7% 1 2 3
Baker / Union / Wallowa 88 87 -1 -1.1% 0 2 2
Grant / Harney / Malheur 60 62 2 3.3% 0 1 2

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers		 Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 12,853
Total, All Industries Private 8,653
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Private 122
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry Private 101
Support Activities for Forestry Private 99
Utilities Private 100
Construction Private 282
Construction of Buildings Private 138
Residential Building Construction Private 101
Manufacturing Private 651
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 221
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 133
Wholesale Trade Private 617
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 244
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 238
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers Private 142
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers Private 135
Retail Trade Private 290
General Merchandise Stores Private 104
Transportation and Warehousing Private 144
Information Private 439
Publishing Industries (except Internet) Private 225
Software Publishers Private 153
Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services Private 154
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Private 154
Finance and Insurance Private 845
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities Private 211
Depository Credit Intermediation Private 172
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 601
Insurance Carriers Private 495
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities Private 106
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Private 196
Real Estate Private 150
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 865
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 153
Computer Systems Design and Related Services Private 184
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 199
Advertising and Related Services Private 124
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 1,483
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 371
Administrative and Support Services Private 356
Other Support Services Private 141
Educational Services Private 478
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Private 285
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 848
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 229
Hospitals Private 323
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Private 323
Social Assistance Private 247
Individual and Family Services Private 130
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 798
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 741
Grantmaking and Giving Services Private 154
Social Advocacy Organizations Private 143
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations Private 338
Total, All Industries Federal 1,518
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 1,495
Total, All Industries State 890
Construction State 102
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction State 102
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction State 102
Educational Services State 329
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 329
Public Administration State 450
Administration of Economic Programs State 191
Total, All Industries Local 1,725
Educational Services Local 679
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 172
Public Administration Local 854
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 750
Educational Requirements for Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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  • Advise Clients
  • Analyze And Interpret Data And Budgets
  • Analyze And Monitor Sales Activity And Trend
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Cost Analysis Theory
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Accounting, Bookkeeping Or Budgeting
  • Apply Research Methodology To Manufacturing And Commerce
  • Apply Telephone Communication As Sales Tool
  • Assist Co-Workers With Software Usage And Problems
  • Conduct Employment Interviews
  • Conduct Investigations And Research
  • Conduct Sales Presentations
  • Coordinate Production Materials And Processes
  • Design And Plan Production
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Develop And Maintain Administrative Services Policies And Procedures
  • Develop Delivery And Production Schedules
  • Develop New Office Forms
  • Develop Records Management System And Guidelines
  • Evaluate And Recommend Office Equipment
  • Hire And Dismiss Employees
  • Identify Appropriate Software For Activities Or Projects
  • Interpret And Apply Contract, Property And Insurance Laws
  • Interview Customers
  • Maintain Administrative Services Procedures Manual
  • Make Presentations
  • Make Revenue Forecasts
  • Meet Deadlines
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Perform Organizational Accounting Or Budgeting
  • Plan And Assign Duties To Employees
  • Practice Effective Time Management Techniques
  • Prepare Contracts
  • Prepare Corporate Minute Books
  • Prepare Cost Estimates For Management Information
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process And Prepare Business Forms
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide Consulting Services
  • Provide Customer Service
  • Provide Meeting Materials And Audio-Video Equipment
  • Provide Orientation To New Employees
  • Read And Understand Operating Manuals
  • Recognize And Evaluate Product Quality
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Desktop Publishing Software
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Use Legal Terminology
  • Use Marketing Techniques
  • Use Medical Terminology
  • Use Sales Techniques
  • Write And Compile Employee Training Materials
Schools and Training Providers for Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
 Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
 Everest College-Portland
425 SW Washington
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 222-3225
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Central Oregon Community College
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The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Business Operations Specialists, All Other matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Emergency Management Specialists 39%
Logisticians 36%
Management Analysts 31%