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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Hospitality & Tourism $17.84 High school diploma or equivalent 27%  projected growth 5,910  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers

Hospitality & Tourism $23.41 High school diploma or equivalent 123%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers in assigned gambling areas. May circulate among tables, observe operations, and ensure that stations and games are covered for each shift. May verify and pay off jackpots. May reset slot machines after payoffs and make repairs or adjustments to slot machines or recommend removal of slot machines for repair. May plan and organize activities and services for guests in hotels/casinos.

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Hospitality & Tourism $22.29 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 790  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Architecture & Construction $23.69 High school diploma or equivalent 2%  projected growth 720  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Manufacturing $36.35 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 1,430  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

Human Services $22.28 High school diploma or equivalent 25%  projected growth 800  annual job openings

Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $59.40 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 440  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Manufacturing $30.04 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 2,900  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators. Excludes team or work leaders.

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $29.54 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

All protective service supervisors not listed separately above.

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

Marketing $22.26 High school diploma or equivalent 2%  projected growth 4,740  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.