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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 2006 employment is estimated to be much larger than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the significant number of job openings projected for this occupation.
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Current Job Openings for Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Supervisor, Business Support Services #17884 1/29/10 Portland DOE
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt 1/7/10 Beaverton DOE
Grants/Contracts Coordinator 1/2/10 Portland $19.23/hr to $26.06/hr
Associate Product Manager 11/19/09 Grants Pass $30,000/yr
State of Oregon License Information for Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $15.66 $19.71 $25.31 $32.27 $41.39 $26.97 $56,083
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 16.13 21.00 25.73 32.47 38.80 26.66 55,462
Multnomah / Washington 16.95 20.54 26.12 33.68 43.73 28.15 58,563
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 14.97 19.63 24.84 30.64 36.71 25.22 52,459
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 14.05 17.70 22.18 27.70 35.97 23.53 48,931
Lane 14.61 17.74 21.77 27.80 36.61 23.59 49,061
Douglas 16.37 20.28 24.92 32.06 39.76 26.41 54,939
Coos / Curry 12.64 15.36 23.89 34.50 40.51 25.05 52,100
Jackson / Josephine 12.33 15.95 21.90 30.67 40.50 24.04 50,008
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 13.93 18.35 25.28 31.09 37.30 25.33 52,682
Klamath / Lake 18.56 23.15 28.23 34.62 42.76 29.06 60,452
Morrow / Umatilla 12.71 15.42 23.99 30.88 40.75 24.71 51,395
Baker / Union / Wallowa 11.42 18.54 25.40 29.86 35.88 24.35 50,651
Grant / Harney / Malheur 11.47 16.27 27.47 35.65 42.56 26.77 55,671
Clackamas 13.98 18.62 25.37 31.96 42.83 26.92 55,979
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Regional Employment Projections for Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 12,841 14,512 1,671 13.0% 167 233 400
Multnomah / Washington 7,299 8,359 1,060 14.5% 106 133 239
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 1,443 1,598 155 10.7% 16 26 41
Lane 967 1,108 141 14.6% 14 18 32
Clackamas 759 855 96 12.6% 10 14 23
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 509 551 42 8.3% 4 9 13
Jackson / Josephine 483 536 53 11.0% 5 9 14
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 355 440 85 23.9% 9 7 15
Klamath / Lake 156 166 10 6.4% 1 3 4
Douglas 155 171 16 10.3% 2 3 4
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 151 154 3 2.0% 0 3 3
Morrow / Umatilla 149 82 -67 -45.0% 0 2 2
Coos / Curry 107 123 16 15.0% 2 2 4
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 87 102 15 17.2% 2 2 3
Baker / Union / Wallowa 69 74 5 7.2% 1 1 2
Grant / Harney / Malheur 64 63 -1 -1.6% 0 1 1

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 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 12,841
Total, All Industries Private 8,739
Utilities Private 130
Construction Private 286
Construction of Buildings Private 153
Residential Building Construction Private 128
Manufacturing Private 722
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 266
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 156
Wholesale Trade Private 698
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 256
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 333
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers Private 207
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers Private 109
Retail Trade Private 296
General Merchandise Stores Private 126
Department Stores Private 126
Transportation and Warehousing Private 170
Information Private 414
Publishing Industries (except Internet) Private 176
Software Publishers Private 135
Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services Private 148
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Private 148
Finance and Insurance Private 885
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities Private 218
Depository Credit Intermediation Private 139
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 636
Insurance Carriers Private 529
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities Private 107
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Private 201
Real Estate Private 157
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 751
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 102
Computer Systems Design and Related Services Private 125
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 198
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 104
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 1,223
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 423
Administrative and Support Services Private 412
Other Support Services Private 164
Educational Services Private 840
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Private 674
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 852
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 191
Hospitals Private 309
Social Assistance Private 276
Individual and Family Services Private 146
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 686
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 620
Grantmaking and Giving Services Private 120
Social Advocacy Organizations Private 140
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations Private 310
Total, All Industries Federal 1,432
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 1,403
Total, All Industries State 1,115
Construction State 135
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction State 135
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction State 135
Educational Services State 307
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 307
Public Administration State 569
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support State 113
Administration of Human Resource Programs State 159
Administration of Economic Programs State 174
Total, All Industries Local 1,495
Educational Services Local 562
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 123
Public Administration Local 730
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 610
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 one or more of the following programs:

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:
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:

Rogue 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%
Managers, All Other 29%
Insurance Sales Agents 28%
Education, Training, And Library, All Other 27%
Gaming Managers 25%
Social And Community Service Managers 24%
Financial Analysts 23%
Supervisors And Managers Of Production And Operating Workers 23%