Occupation Profile

Industries Employing

General and Operations Managers

(SOC Code : 11-1021)

in Riverside County

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of companies or public and private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Include owners and managers who head small business establishments whose duties are primarily managerial. Exclude "First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers" (41-1011) and workers in other small establishments.

Employers are usually looking for candidates with a Work experience, plus bachelor's or higher degree .

Riverside County is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA, which includes Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Occupational Wages

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Area	Year	Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
				25th	Median	75th
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA	2023	1st Qtr	$59.91	$36.11	$50.02	$71.80

Data for Riverside County are not available. Data for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA has been substituted.

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Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand")

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Area	Estimated Year-Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Total Job Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA	2018 - 2028	18,850	20,770	1,920	10.2	19,130

Data for Riverside County are not available. Data for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA has been substituted.

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Job Openings from JobCentral National Labor Exchange

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Possible Licenses Required and Issuing Authority

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License Title

License Authority

Cemetery Manager

Department of Consumer Affairs
Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
Licensing Unit
http://www.cfb.ca.gov

Crematory Manager

Department of Consumer Affairs
Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
Licensing Unit
http://www.cfb.ca.gov

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Industries Employing This Occupation (click on Industry Title to View Employers List)

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Industry Title

Number of Employers in Riverside County

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California

Management of Companies and Enterpri

167

3.3%

Management, Scientific, and Tech

1,336

2.9%

Computer Systems Design and Relate

287

2.4%

Services to Buildings and Dwelli

1,455

2.4%

Restaurants and Other Eating Plac

5,003

2.2%

Building Equipment Contractors

1,860

1.9%

Office Administrative Services

223

1.9%

Electronic Markets and Agents/Brokers

1.7%

Grocery and Convenience Retailer

752

1.7%

Employment Services

161

1.5%

Architectural, Engineering, and Re

721

1.2%

Other Amusement and Recreation I

748

1.2%

Private Elementary and Secondary

745

1.1%

Individual and Family Services

1,602

1.1%

Grocery and Related Product Merc

145

1.1%

Professional and Commercial Equi

190

1.1%

Household Appliances and Electri

269

1.0%

Building Finishing Contractors

940

1.0%

Scientific Research and Developm

334

1.0%

Agencies, Broker and Other Insur

1,053

1.0%

Machinery, Equipment, and Suppli

363

1.0%

Residential Building Construction

1,621

1.0%

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Training Programs (click on title for more information)

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Program Title

Business Administration and Management, General

Finance, General

Management Science.

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About This Occupation (from O*NET - The Occupation Information Network)

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)

Implement or oversee environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management.

Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.

Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.

Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.

Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.

Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.

Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.

Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.

Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.

Direct and coordinate organization`s financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.

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Top Skills used in this Job

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others` reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.)

Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)

Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.

Working Conditions - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)

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.

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Alternate Titles

Operations Managers; General Managers; Directors of Operations; Store Managers; Chief Operating Officers (COO); and Chief Operations Officers