Georgia regional skills-based employment projections. Augusta service delivery region

Knowledge Skills

Georgia Regional Skills-based Employment Projections
Projections to 2014
See which skills and abilities are transferable to new jobs when jobs are lost and which types of firms hold the
most promise for new employment
Augusta Service Delivery Region

Wilkes Lincoln

McDuffie

Taliaferro

Columbia

Warren

Hancock

Glascock

Richmond

Jefferson

Burke

Washington

Jenkins

Work Activities

Includes the following counties: Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington, and Wilkes
Workforce Information & Analysis Division Georgia Department of Labor Michael L. Thurmond Commissioner

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Email: Workforce_Info@dol.state.ga.us www.dol.state.ga.us/wp/lmi_publications.htm
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Introduction
The loss of a job ranks as one of the most challenging experiences that a worker ever faces. To help lessen the impact in Georgia, this publication analyzing job losses has been prepared, with emphasis on skills and abilities that readily transfer from one career to another. The booklet lists the job preparation level as well as the knowledge bases, skill sets, and generalized work activities transferable to new jobs from the ten jobs most adversely affected by recent job cuts in this region. Each job evaluated had at least 100 applications for unemployment insurance filed with the Georgia Department of Labor in January and February of 2008. It is hoped that using this publication will greatly shorten the time spent in transition from dislocated worker to finding alternative employment.
As an aid to finding new employment, for each affected job, a table lists the ten occupations with the most expected job openings (at the same job preparation level) that use many of the same skills and abilities as the lost job. Expected job openings in these potential new jobs are split into those resulting from newly-created positions and those coming from job replacements. This is important because although job losses in this region have been severe, there will still be new job opportunities, due mainly to replacing workers who leave voluntarily. Wages from the 2007 edition of the Georgia Wage Survey are also shown for each potential new occupation.
There are 35 new job possibilities highlighted in this report, each of which uses many of the same skills and abilities as a job lost by laid-off workers. For each of the 35 jobs, the last section of this booklet lists the top three (or four) industries in this region that employ the most workers in the particular occupation.
Occupational codes (e.g. 47-2031 Carpenter) utilize the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, upon which O*NET codes are based. Industry codes (e.g. 4841 General Freight Trucking) at the four digit industry group level are assigned using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
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47-2061 Construction Laborers
Job Preparation Level: Moderate-term on-the-job Training of One Month to One Year
Relevant Skills and Abilities: Knowledge Building & construction Skills Equipment maintenance, equipment selection Generalized Work Activities Handling & moving objects, performing general physical
activities, controlling machines & processes

Top Ten Occupations Requiring Moderate-term on-the-job Training that Use Many of the Same Skills & Abilities as Construction Laborers

SOC Code

Occupation

New

Job

Annual Average

Positions Replacements Openings Wage

49-9042 Maintenance & Repair Workers, General

0

47-2073 Operating Engineers & Other Const Equipment Operators 0

33-3012 Correctional Officers & Jailers

0

51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers

0

51-9023 Mixing & Blending Mach Setters, Operators, & Tenders

0

51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders

0

20

20 15.89

20

20 14.42

10

10 14.55

10

10 14.49

10

10 18.28

10

10

NA

51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers
Job Preparation Level: Short-term on-the-job training of One to Four Weeks
Relevant Skills and Abilities: Skills Equipment selection Generalized Work Activities Handling & moving objects, performing general physical
activities, controlling machines & processes

Top Ten Occupations Requiring Short-term on-the-job Training that Use Many of the Same Skills & Abilities as Helpers--Production Workers

SOC Code

Occupation

New

Job

Annual Average

Positions Replacements Openings Wage

35-3021 Comb Food Prep & Serving Workers, Incl Fast Food

10

43-5081 Stock Clerks & Order Fillers

0

37-3011 Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers

10

53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services

10

53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment

0

53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers

0

49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Workers

0

51-9111 Packaging & Filling Machine Operators & Tenders

0

53-7064 Packers & Packagers, Hand

0

43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers

0

100

110 7.02

60

60 10.13

20

30

9.63

10

20 10.24

10

10

8.36

10

10 11.32

10

10

8.74

10

10 12.25

10

10

8.93

10

10 21.38

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53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Forklift Operators
Job Preparation Level: Short-term on-the-job Training of One to Four Weeks

Relevant Skills and Abilities: Knowledge - Transportation Skills Operation monitoring, equipment selection Generalized Work Activities Handling & moving objects; controlling machines & pro-
cesses; operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment

Top Ten Occupations Requiring Short-term on-the-job Training that use Many of the Same Skills & Abilities as Industrial Truck & Tractor Forklift Operators

SOC Code

Occupation

New

Job

Annual Average

Positions Replacements Openings Wage

43-5081 Stock Clerks & Order Fillers

0

37-3011 Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers

10

53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services

10

53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment

0

53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers

0

45-2092 Farmworkers & Laborers, Crop, Nursery, & Greenhouse 0

49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Workers

0

51-9111 Packaging & Filling Machine Operators & Tenders

0

53-7064 Packers & Packagers, Hand

0

43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers

0

60

60 10.13

20

30

9.63

10

20 10.24

10

10

8.36

10

10 11.32

10

10

NA

10

10

8.74

10

10 12.25

10

10

8.93

10

10 21.38

53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Job Preparation Level: Short-term on-the-job Training of One to Four Weeks
Relevant Skills and Abilities: Generalized Work Activities Handling & moving objects; performing general physical
activities; monitoring processes, materials, or surroundings

Top Ten Occupations Requiring Short-term on-the-job Training that Use Many of the Same Skills & Abilities as Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers by Hand

SOC Code

Occupation

New

Job

Annual Average

Positions Replacements Openings Wage

43-5081 Stock Clerks & Order Fillers

0

37-3011 Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers

10

33-9032 Security Guards

0

53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services

10

53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers

0

49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Workers

0

51-9111 Packaging & Filling Machine Operators & Tenders

0

53-7064 Packers & Packagers, Hand

0

43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers

0

43-5061 Production, Planning, & Expediting Clerks

0

60

60 10.13

20

30

9.63

20

20

9.93

10

20 10.24

10

10 11.32

10

10

8.74

10

10 12.25

10

10

8.93

10

10 21.38

10

10 16.40

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51-4081 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Job Preparation Level: Moderate-term on-the-job Training of One Month to One Year
Relevant Skills and Abilities: Knowledge Mechanical, production & processing Skills Equipment maintenance, operation & control, troubleshooting, repairing Generalized Work Activities Controlling machines & processes

Top Ten Occupations Requiring Moderate-term on-the-job Training that use Many of the Same Skills & Abilities as Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic

SOC Code

Occupation

New

Job

Annual Average

Positions Replacements Openings Wage

49-9042 Maintenance & Repair Workers, General

0

47-2073 Operating Engineers & Other Const Equipment Operators 0

51-9023 Mixing & Blending Mach Setters, Operators, & Tenders

0

51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders

0

20

20 15.89

20

20 14.42

10

10 18.28

10

10

NA

43-9061 Office Clerks, General
Job Preparation Level: Short-term on-the-job Training of One to Four Weeks

Relevant Skills and Abilities: Knowledge Clerical Skills Reading comprehension Generalized Work Activities Organizing, planning, & prioritizing work; communicat-
ing with supervisors, peers, or subordinates; processing information

Top Ten Occupations Requiring Short-term on-the-job Training that Use Many of the Same Skills & Abilities as General Office Clerks

SOC Code

Occupation

New

Job

Annual Average

Positions Replacements Openings Wage

39-9011 Child Care Workers 43-4171 Receptionists & Information Clerks 43-3011 Bill & Account Collectors 43-3071 Tellers 43-4071 File Clerks 43-4081 Hotel, Motel, & Resort Desk Clerks 51-9111 Packaging & Filling Machine Operators & Tenders 43-5061 Production, Planning, & Expediting Clerks 43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, & Traffic Clerks 43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Incl Answering Service

30

30

60

7.03

10

30

40 11.14

10

10

20 11.97

0

20

20 11.08

0

10

10

9.20

0

10

10

7.42

0

10

10 12.25

0

10

10 16.40

0

10

10 12.17

0

10

10

9.43

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41-2031 Retail Salespersons
Job Preparation Level: Short-term on-the-job Training of One to Four Weeks

Relevant Skills and Abilities: Knowledge Customer & personal service, sales & marketing Skills social perceptiveness Generalized Work Activities Establishing & maintaining interpersonal relationships,
working directly with the public

Top Ten Occupations Requiring Short-term on-the-job Training that Use Many of the Same Skills & Abilities as Retail Salespersons

SOC Code

Occupation

New

Job

Annual Average

Positions Replacements Openings Wage

25-9041 Teacher Assistants

20

43-4171 Receptionists & Information Clerks

10

43-3011 Bill & Account Collectors

10

35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafe, Food Concession, & Coffee Shop 0

43-3071 Tellers

0

41-2021 Counter & Rental Clerks

0

43-4071 File Clerks

0

35-9031 Hosts & Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, & Coffee Shop 0

43-4081 Hotel, Motel, & Resort Desk Clerks

0

30

50 16,962

30

40 11.14

10

20 11.97

20

20

7.85

20

20 11.08

10

10

9.48

10

10

9.20

10

10

6.89

10

10

7.42

51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators

Job Preparation Level: Moderate-term on-the-job Training of One Month to One Year

Relevant Skills and Abilities: Skills - Quality control analysis Generalized Work Activities Handling & moving objects; controlling machines & pro-
cesses; inspecting equipment, structures, or materials

Top Ten Occupations Requiring Moderate-term on-the-job Training that Use Many of the Same Skills & Abilities as Sewing Machine Operators

SOC Code

Occupation

New

Job

Annual Average

Positions Replacements Openings Wage

49-9042 Maintenance & Repair Workers, General

0

47-2073 Operating Engineers & Other Const Equipment Operators 0

33-3012 Correctional Officers & Jailers

0

47-5031 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, & Blasters 0

51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers

0

51-9023 Mixing & Blending Mach Setters, Operators, & Tenders

0

51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders

0

20

20 15.89

20

20 14.42

10

10 14.55

10

10

NA

10

10 14.49

10

10 18.28

10

10

NA

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41-1011 Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Job Preparation Level: Work Experience in a Related Occupation
Relevant Skills and Abilities: Knowledge Customer & personal service Skills Monitoring, service orientation Generalized Work Activities Communicating with supervisors, peers, & subordinates;
organizing, planning, & prioritizing work

Top Ten Occupations Requiring Work Experience in a Related Occupation that Use Many of the Same Skills & Abilities as Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

SOC Code

Occupation

New

Job

Annual Average

Positions Replacements Openings Wage

41-1011 Supvrs of Retail Sales Workers

0

13-1023 Purch. Agents, Exc Wholesale, Retail, & Farm Products

0

37-1011 Supvrs of Housekeeping & Janitorial Workers

0

49-1011 Supvrs of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers

0

30

30 14.61

10

10 23.59

10

10 14.76

10

10 25.06

53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
Job Preparation Level: Moderate-term on-the-job Training of One Month to One Year
Relevant Skills and Abilities: Knowledge - Transportation Skills Time management, equipment maintenance Generalized Work Activities Handling & moving objects; performing general physical
activities; operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment

Top Ten Occupations Requiring Moderate-term on-the-job Training that Use Many of the Same Skills & Abilities as Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

SOC Code

Occupation

New

Job

Annual Average

Positions Replacements Openings Wage

49-9042 Maintenance & Repair Workers, General

0

20

20 15.89

47-2073 Operating Engineers & Other Const Equipment Operators 0

20

20 14.42

33-3012 Correctional Officers & Jailers

0

10

10 14.55

47-5031 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts,

& Blasters

0

10

10

NA

51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers

0

10

10 14.49

51-9023 Mixing & Blending Mach Setters, Operators, & Tenders

0

10

10 18.28

51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders

0

10

10

NA

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Augusta Service Delivery Region
Top Industries Employing Workers within Each Occupation

SOC/NAICS Occupation/Industry

13-1023 9991 4251 3364

Purchasing Agents, Exc Wholesale, Retail, & Farm Products Federal Government, except Postal Service Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing

25-9041 6111 6244 6116

Teacher Assistants Elementary and Secondary Schools Child Day Care Services Other Schools and Instruction

33-3012 9992 9993 9991

Correctional Officers & Jailers State Government, except Education and Hospitals Local Government, except Education and Hospitals Federal Government, except Postal Service

33-9032 5616 4521 6221

Security Guards Investigation and Security Services Department Stores General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

35-3021 7222 7221 6111 7223 4451

Combined Food Prep & Serving Workers Incl Fast Food Limited-Service Eating Places Full-Service Restaurants Elementary and Secondary Schools Special Food Services Grocery Stores

35-3022 7222 5121 7223

Counter Attendants, Caf, Food Concession, & Coffee Shop Limited-Service Eating Places Motion Picture and Video Industries Special Food Services

35-9031 7221 7222 7211

Hosts & Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, & Coffee Shop Full-Service Restaurants Limited-Service Eating Places Traveler Accommodation

37-1011 5617 7211 6111

Supvrs of Housekeeping & Janitorial Workers Services to Buildings and Dwellings Traveler Accommodation Elementary and Secondary Schools

37-3011 5617 7139 9993

Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers Services to Buildings and Dwellings Other Amusement and Recreation Industries Local Government, except Education and Hospitals

39-9011 6244 6111 8131

Child Care Workers Child Day Care Services Elementary and Secondary Schools Religious Organizations

41-1011 4451 4471 4481 4521

Supvsrs of Retail Sales Workers Grocery Stores Gasoline Stations Clothing Stores Department Stores

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41-2021 5322 5321 8123
43-2011 4411 6221 6211
43-3011 5614 6211 5222
43-3071 5221 5511 5223
43-4071 6211 5613 6221
43-4081 7211
43-4171 6211 5613 6221
43-5052 4911
43-5061 5111 4241 3141
43-5071 4931 4521 4441
43-5081 4451 4521 4931 5613
45-2092 1110 5613 4442
47-2073 2389 9993 9992 2371
49-1011 8111 2382 4411

Counter & Rental Clerks Consumer Goods Rental Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing Drycleaning and Laundry Services
Switchboard Operators, Incl Answering Service Automobile Dealers General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Offices of Physicians
Bill & Account Collectors Business Support Services Offices of Physicians Nondepository Credit Intermediation
Tellers Depository Credit Intermediation Management of Companies and Enterprises Activities Related to Credit Intermediation
File Clerks Offices of Physicians Employment Services General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Hotel, Motel, & Resort Desk Clerks Traveler Accommodation
Receptionists & Information Clerks Offices of Physicians Employment Services General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Postal Service Mail Carriers Postal Service
Production, Planning, & Expediting Clerks Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers Textile Furnishings Mills
Shipping, Receiving, & Traffic Clerks Warehousing and Storage Department Stores Building Material and Supplies Dealers
Stock Clerks & Order Fillers Grocery Stores Department Stores Warehousing and Storage Employment Services
Farmworkers & Laborers, Crop, Nursery, & Greenhouse Agriculture, Crop and Animal Production Employment Services Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores
Operating Engineers & Other Const Equipment Operators Other Specialty Trade Contractors Local Government, except Education and Hospitals State Government, except Education and Hospitals Utility System Construction
Supvsrs of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers Automotive Repair and Maintenance Building Equipment Contractors Automobile Dealers
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49-9042 5311 9993 5313 6111 7211
49-9098 2382 8111 4411
51-9023 3256 3118 3141
51-9061 3141 3261 3116 3132 9991
51-9111 5613 3118 3119
51-9196 3222 3221 3231
53-3031 7222 4244 5111
53-3033 4921 4841 7222
53-7061 8111 4411 5321
53-7064 4451 5613 3116 3261 4931

Maintenance & Repair Workers, General Lessors of Real Estate Local Government, except Education and Hospitals Activities Related to Real Estate Elementary and Secondary Schools Traveler Accommodation
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Workers Building Equipment Contractors Automotive Repair and Maintenance Automobile Dealers
Mixing & Blending Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing Textile Furnishings Mills
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers Textile Furnishings Mills Plastics Product Manufacturing Animal Slaughtering and Processing Fabric Mills Federal Government, except Postal Service
Packaging & Filling Machine Operators & Tenders Employment Services Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing Other Food Manufacturing
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders Converted Paper Product Manufacturing Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills Printing and Related Support Activities
Driver/Sales Workers Limited-Service Eating Places Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services Couriers General Freight Trucking Limited-Service Eating Places
Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment Automotive Repair and Maintenance Automobile Dealers Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing
Packers & Packagers, Hand Grocery Stores Employment Services Animal Slaughtering and Processing Plastics Product Manufacturing Warehousing and Storage

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