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First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Hospitality & Tourism $20.66 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 310  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 $23.74 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 200  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 $34.65 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 620  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 Office and Administrative Support Workers

Business Management & Administration $27.32 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 1,220  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

Human Services $17.31 High school diploma or equivalent 24%  projected growth 330  annual job openings

Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $42.39 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Manufacturing $29.85 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 1,160  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 $24.77 High school diploma or equivalent 27%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

All protective service supervisors not listed separately above.

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

Marketing $18.87 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 1,730  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.

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $21.02 High school diploma or equivalent 27%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.