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11-3071.00 - Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

The occupation code you requested, 11-3071.01 (Transportation Managers), is no longer in use. In the future, please use 11-3071.00 (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers) instead.

Sample of reported job titles: Distribution Center Manager, Distribution Manager, Fleet Manager, Global Transportation Manager, Logistics Director, Logistics Operations Manager, Shipping Manager, Supply Chain Logistics Manager, Transportation Manager, Warehouse Supervisor

Also see: Supply Chain Managers

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
89	Core	Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
83	Core	Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
83	Core	Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
82	Core	Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
78	Core	Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
77	Core	Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
77	Core	Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
76	Core	Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials.
76	Core	Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, environmental policies, or government regulations.
75	Core	Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
75	Core	Monitor inventory levels of products or materials in warehouses.
73	Core	Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
73	Core	Prepare and manage departmental budgets.
71	Core	Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
71	Core	Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes.
69	Core	Interview, select, and train warehouse and supervisory personnel.
69	Core	Advise sales and billing departments of transportation charges for customers' accounts.
69	Core	Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
68	Core	Confer with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales, records control, or purchasing.
68	Core	Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.
68	Core	Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.
67	Core	Examine invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
67	Core	Plan or implement energy saving changes to transportation services, such as reducing routes, optimizing capacities, employing alternate modes of transportation, or minimizing idling.
65	Core	Evaluate contractors or business partners for operational efficiency or safety or environmental performance records.
64	Core	Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators, or insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates.
64	Core	Develop or implement plans for facility modification or expansion, such as equipment purchase or changes in space allocation or structural design.
Not available	Not available	Direct inbound or outbound operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
Not available	Not available	Plan or implement improvements to internal or external systems or processes.
Not available	Not available	Recommend or authorize capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increase efficiency and services.
Not available	Not available	Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports, or demand forecasts to estimate peak performance periods and to issue work assignments.

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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Accounting software — Argos Software ABECAS Insight Freight Management System FMS (accounting feature); Automated expense reporting system software
Analytical or scientific software — Eaton Fleet Advisor; Optimization software; QUALCOMM QTRACS; QUALCOMM ViaWeb (see all 9 examples)
Backup or archival software — Veritas NetBackup
Business intelligence and data analysis software — Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
Calendar and scheduling software — Argos Software ABECAS Insight Freight Management System FMS (calendar and scheduling feature); Scheduling software
Compliance software — Scanlon Associates LogPak; Shipping Solutions
Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D ; Bentley MicroStation
Data base reporting software — SAP Business Objects
Data base user interface and query software — Database software; Microsoft Access ; Microsoft SQL Server ; Structured query language SQL (see all 7 examples)
Electronic mail software — Email software; IBM Lotus Notes; IBM Notes ; Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Microsoft Dynamics ; Microsoft Dynamics GP ; NetSuite ERP ; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (see all 10 examples)
Enterprise system management software — IBM Power Systems software
Financial analysis software — Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Graphics or photo imaging software — Graphics software; Microsoft Visio
Inventory management software — Aljex Inventory; Inventory control software; MRA Technologies MRATrack Warehouse Management System; Sentai Pinpoint (see all 8 examples)
Label making software — ABOL Manifest Systems
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software — 3PL Central; TECSYS PointForce Enterprise; USPS.com; Warehouse management system WMS (see all 34 examples)
Metadata management software — CA Erwin Data Modeler
Mobile location based services software — Transportation management system TMS software
Office suite software — Microsoft Office
Operating system software — Hewlett Packard HP-UX
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software — Microsoft Project ; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Route navigation software — ALK Technologies FleetSuite; ALK Technologies PC*Miler; Integrated Decision Support Corporation Route Advice; Intergraph GeoMedia Transportation Manager (see all 5 examples)
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Time accounting software — WorkForce Software EmpCenter Time and Attendance
Word processing software — Microsoft Word

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Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Bar code labels — Barcoding labels
Bar code reader equipment — Barcode scanners
Desktop computers
Digital cameras
Forklifts
Hazardous material protective apparel — Personal protective equipment
Laser fax machine — Laser facsimile machines
Location based messaging service platforms — Wireless communication and satellite positioning tools
Mobile phones — Cell phones
Notebook computers — Laptop computers
Pallet trucks — Pallet jacks
Personal computers
Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers — Personal digital assistants PDA
Photocopiers
Radio frequency data communication equipment — Radio frequency handheld terminals; Radio frequency truck-mounted terminals
Radio frequency identification devices — Radio frequency identification RFID devices
Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems
Vehicular global positioning system GPS — Global positioning systems GPS

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
87		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
79		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
75		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
70		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
65		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
64		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
62		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
56		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
55		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
55		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
53		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
53		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
53		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
48		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
45		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
43		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
40		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
39		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
37		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
33		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
28		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
26		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
26		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
26		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
26		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
22		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
21		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
18		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
15		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
14		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
12		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
11		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
5		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
73		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
73		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
72		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
72		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
71		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.
71		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
68		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
66		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
65		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
64		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
64		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
62		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
61		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
57		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
57		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
57		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
56		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
53		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
52		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
52		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
51		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
51		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
50		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
46		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
36		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
32		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
26		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
20		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
16		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
12		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
11		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
3		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
1		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
0		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
0		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
74		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
74		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
74		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
73		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.
72		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
69		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
68		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
68		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
66		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
63		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
62		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
57		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
55		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
54		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
52		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
50		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
47		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
47		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
43		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
43		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
39		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
39		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
37		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
37		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
27		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
26		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
25		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
24		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
23		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
21		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
20		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
20		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
18		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
17		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
15		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
12		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
10		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
9		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
9		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
8		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
8		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
8		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
8		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
8		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
8		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
7		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
7		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
7		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
6		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
4		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
4		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
84		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
84		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
82		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
77		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
76		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
75		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
74		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
73		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
73		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
73		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
73		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
71		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
71		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
70		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
69		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
69		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
69		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
69		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
69		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
69		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
67		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
65		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
65		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
65		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
64		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
61		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
58		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
58		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
57		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
57		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
56		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
54		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
43		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
43		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
42		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
37		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
33		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
31		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
27		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
27		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
22		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Supervise employees.
Implement organizational process or policy changes.
Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures.
Inspect condition or functioning of facilities or equipment.
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
Implement transportation changes to reduce environmental impact.
Resolve customer complaints or problems.
Develop emergency response plans or procedures.
Document organizational or operational procedures.
Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.
Analyze financial records to improve efficiency.
Monitor inventories of products or materials.
Monitor organizational procedures to ensure proper functioning.
Prepare operational budgets.
Advise others on business or operational matters.
Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.
Analyze financial records to improve budgeting or planning.
Conduct employee training programs.
Hire personnel.
Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
Maintain operational records.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures for green or sustainable operations.
Examine financial records to ensure compliance with policies or regulations.
Monitor performance of organizational members or partners.
Negotiate contracts for transportation, distribution, or logistics services.
Plan facility layouts or designs.
Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions.
Approve expenditures.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.

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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Context		Work Context
98		Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
97		Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
95		Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
91		Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
86		Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
85		Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
85		Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
79		Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
79		Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
77		Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
77		Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
76		Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
75		Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?
75		Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
74		Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
73		Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
68		Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
66		Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
66		Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
65		Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?
59		Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
59		Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
56		Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
56		Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
54		Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
52		In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
51		Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
47		Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
46		Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
44		Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
42		Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
41		Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
38		Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?
38		Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?
36		Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
34		Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?
33		Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
32		Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
27		In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
25		Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
22		Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
20		Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
19		Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
18		Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?
18		Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
16		Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
16		Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
13		Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
13		Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
13		Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
12		Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
8		Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
6		Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
5		Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
3		Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Title	Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education	Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Related Experience	A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples	Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
SVP Range	(7.0 to < 8.0)

Credentials

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
100		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.
70		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.
33		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
15		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
11		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
6		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
89		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
88		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
85		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
85		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
82		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
81		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
81		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
80		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
80		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
77		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
77		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
73		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
70		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
69		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
68		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
63		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
72		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. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
70		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
70		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
63		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
57		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
54		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)

11-1021.00	General and Operations Managers
11-3061.00	Purchasing Managers
11-3071.04	Supply Chain Managers
13-1023.00	Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
13-1081.00	Logisticians
13-1081.02	Logistics Analysts
19-3099.01	Transportation Planners
41-1012.00	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
53-1042.00	First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand Bright Outlook
53-1043.00	First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2019)	$45.46 hourly, $94,560 annual
State wages
Local wages	ZIP Code:

Employment (2019)	139,400 employees
Projected growth (2019-2029)	Average (3% to 4%)
Projected job openings (2019-2029)	10,000
State trends

Top industries (2019)	Transportation and Warehousing (31% employed in this sector) Wholesale Trade (15%) Government (12%) (see all industries)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data and 2019-2029 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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