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Administrative Services Managers

in Washington State

Plan, direct, or coordinate supportive services of an organization, such as recordkeeping, mail distribution, telephone operator/receptionist, and other office support services. May oversee facilities planning and maintenance and custodial operations. Exclude "Purchasing Managers" (11-3061).

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Wages

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Area	Year	Period	Percentiles					Hourly Average
Area	Year	Period	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Washington State	2010	Mar	$27.65	$34.91	$43.35	$53.08	$64.62	$44.90

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Short Term Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	Growth Rate %	Annual Avg Openings
	2009 2nd Qtr	2011 2nd Qtr
Washington State	4,295	4,350	55	0.6	89

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Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	% Change	Annual Avg Openings
	2008	2018
Washington State	4,323	4,813	490	11.3	145

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Program Title

Business Administration and Management, General

Business, General

Medical/Health Management & Clinical Assistant/Specialist

Public Administration

Educational Requirements

This occupation is in Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed .
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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O*NET Characteristics

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Top 10 Skills

Importance
(0-100)high

Competence Level

Social Perceptiveness

Time Management

Reading Comprehension

Coordination

Service Orientation

Active Listening

Active Learning

Instructing

Writing

Speaking

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Top 10 Tasks

Importance
(0-100)high

Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.

Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization.

Set goals and deadlines for the department.

Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.

Acquire, distribute and store supplies.

Plan, administer and control budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies.

Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.

Hire and terminate clerical and administrative personnel.

Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.

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Top 10 Work Activities

Importance
(0-100)high

Getting Information

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Performing Administrative Activities

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Interacting With Computers

Documenting/Recording Information

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Top 2 Work Values

Extent
(0-100)high

Independence

Recognition

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Top 2 Interests

Occupational Interest
(0-100)high

Enterprising

Conventional

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Alternate Titles

Administrative Assistant, Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Director, Administrative Manager, Administrative Officer, Administrative Secretary, Administrative Services Director, Administrative Services Manager, Administrative Specialist, Administrator, Assisted Living Administrator, Building Manager, Buildings And Grounds Manager, Business Administrator, Business Coordinator, Business Manager, Business Office Manager, Business Unit Manager, Chief Administrative Officer, Church Administrator, Court Administrator, Customer Service Representative, Dental Office Manager, Director of Operations, Director of Records Management

Top 15 Industries of Employment

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Industry Title

Number of Employers in State of Washington

Number Employed in Industry in 2007 in State of Washington

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of Washington

Growth Projection in State of Washington

Management of Companies and Enterprises

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