Communications, Transportation & Utilities Managers
Description OES Code: 15023
Plan, organize, direct, control, or coordinate activities related to: Communications by telephone, telegraph, radio, or television; transporting people or goods by air, highway, railway, water, or pipeline; managing transportation facilities, such as airports, harbors, or terminals; managing warehousing and storage facilities; or supplying electricity, gas, water, steam, or sanitation services.

Wages, California
Entry-Level Hourly Wage $20.00
25th Percentile $22.78
50th Percentile $28.57
75th Percentile $36.41

Wages, San Joaquin County
Entry-Level Hourly Wage $19.64
25th Percentile $21.88
50th Percentile $26.16
75th Percentile $31.65

Wages by California County
• OES Survey
• CCOIS Survey

Employment Projections
Employment 1998 17,400
Projected Employment 2008 21,100
Percent Change 1998-2008 21.3%
Separations 1998-2008 3,400

Employment Trends, San Joaquin County
Employment 1999 310
Projected Employment 2006 350
Percent Change 1999-2006 12.9%
Separations 1999-2006 40

Employment Trends by California County

Getting the Job & Other Information
Positions for communications, transportation and utilities managers may be found in the following industries:
Railroad Transportation; Local and Interurban Passenger Transit (Local and Suburban Transportation, School Bus Transportation); Trucking and Warehousing (Trucking & Courier Services, Public Warehousing and Storage); Water Transportation; Transportation by Air; Freight Transportation Arrangement;Telephone Communication; Radio and Television Broadcasting; Cable and Other Pay TV Services; Electric Services; Gas Production and Distribution; Water Supply; Wholsale Trade- Durable Goods (Motor Vehicles, Parts, and Supplies, Electrical Goods); Wholesale Trade- Nondurable Goods (Apparel, Piece Goods, Groceries and Related Products, Misc. Nondurable Goods); Department Stores; Educational Services; Executive and Legislative Combined; Federal Government.

Education and Training
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 would have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

For a list of current job listing, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank.

Skills & Other Requirements
Analyze/Manage Organizations; Active Listening; Advanced Business Math; Analog Electronics Theory; Budgeting Principles; Business Management Concepts; Conflict Resolution; Cost Analysis; Cultural Knowledge In Managing Workers; Emergency Management Principles; Financial Management Principles; Interpersonal Communication Techniques; Just-In-Time System Management; Organizational Theory; Public Relations; Research Methodology In Manufacturing & Commerce; Teaching In The Workplace;Time Management; Traffic Laws; Communicate Verbally/Writing; Comprehend, Apply & Communicate Technical Information; Conduct Investigations/Research; Conduct Organizational Development; Develop Maintenance Schedules; Develop Wage Systems For Engineering-Related Workers; Direct Mechanics; Evaluate Management Programs; Interview & Hire Workers; Keep Records; Maintain Safe Work Environment; Manage Contracts, Inventories, Supplies, Personnel/Human Resources; Negotiate Labor Agreement and Business Contracts; Operate Two-Way Radio; Prepare Reports; Provide Customer Service; Read Blueprints/Technical Drawings, Operating Manuals; Speak In Public; Supervise Highway Transportation Activities; Computer Skills inc. Spreadsheet; Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling; Use Long & Short Term Production Planning; Negotiation Techniques & Office Technology In Management; Public Administration;Trigonometry.

References
Oregon Labor Market Information System: Occupational Information Center

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Training: California Training and Education Providers (CTEP)