Wind Energy Operations Managers

Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.

Tasks Include:

Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues, or technical issues.
Track and maintain records for wind operations, such as site performance, downtime events, parts usage, or substation events.
Provide technical support to wind field customers, employees, or subcontractors.
Manage warranty repair or replacement services.
Order parts, tools, or equipment needed to maintain, restore, or improve wind field operations.
Maintain operations records, such as work orders, site inspection forms, or other documentation.
Review, negotiate, or approve wind farm contracts.
Recruit or select wind operations employees, contractors, or subcontractors.
Monitor and maintain records of daily facility operations.
Estimate costs associated with operations, including repairs or preventive maintenance.
Establish goals, objectives, or priorities for wind field operations.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: +4.0%

National: +5.7%

Education

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

Job Zone:

Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$133,560.00

State

$151,570.00

Regional

Wind Energy Operations Managers

Description

Career Cluster:

Business, Management & Administration

Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Wind Energy Operations Managers

Education

Required Level of Education

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 39.70%
Bachelor's Degree = 34.76%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 14.92%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 7.07%
Some College Courses = 3.55%

Related Work Experience

Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 38.80%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 25.03%
Over 10 years = 19.15%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 9.70%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 4.64%
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 2.67%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 45.51%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 23.79%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 16.58%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 7.95%
Up to and including 1 month = 3.23%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 2.93%

On-the-Job Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 37.79%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 20.56%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 15.55%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 10.56%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 9.08%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 3.23%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 3.23%

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Wind Energy Operations Managers

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues, or technical issues.
Track and maintain records for wind operations, such as site performance, downtime events, parts usage, or substation events.
Provide technical support to wind field customers, employees, or subcontractors.
Manage warranty repair or replacement services.
Order parts, tools, or equipment needed to maintain, restore, or improve wind field operations.
Maintain operations records, such as work orders, site inspection forms, or other documentation.
Review, negotiate, or approve wind farm contracts.
Recruit or select wind operations employees, contractors, or subcontractors.
Monitor and maintain records of daily facility operations.
Estimate costs associated with operations, including repairs or preventive maintenance.
Establish goals, objectives, or priorities for wind field operations.
Develop relationships and communicate with customers, site managers, developers, land owners, authorities, utility representatives, or residents.
Develop processes or procedures for wind operations, including transitioning from construction to commercial operations.
Prepare wind field operational budgets.
Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations or policies.
Oversee the maintenance of wind field equipment or structures, such as towers, transformers, electrical collector systems, roadways, or other site assets.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Wind Energy Operations Managers

Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Adjustable widemouth pliers
Adjustable wrenches
Clamp On Multimeter (Amp clamp meters)
Desktop computers
Calipers (Digital calipers)
Micrometers (Digital micrometers)
Oscilloscopes (Digital oscilloscopes)
Safety harnesses or belts (Fall arrest systems)
Facsimile machines (Fax machines)
Forklifts (Field forklifts)
Hard hats
Torque tools (Hydraulic torque machines)
Infrared imagers (Infrared thermography cameras)
Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
Lubricating oil testing kit (Lubricant oil sampling kits)
Torque wrenches (Manual torque wrenches)
Megohmmeters
Two way radios (Mobile radios)
Special purpose telephones (Multi-line telephone systems)
Personal computers
Screwdrivers (Phillips head screwdrivers)
Photocopiers (Photocopying equipment)
Microcontrollers (Programmable logic controllers PLC)
Ear muffs (Protective ear muffs)
Anemometers (Recording anemometers)
Slings (Rigging equipment)
Safety glasses
Fire escape equipment (Safety line evacuation kits)
Screwdrivers (Straight screwdrivers)
Tower cranes
Vibration testers (Vibration analyis equipment)
Voltage or current meters (Voltage testers)

Technologies Include:

Analytical or scientific software

Computerized diagnostic software

Calendar and scheduling software

Employee scheduling software

Compliance software

Gensuite software

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCAD software

Electronic mail software

IBM Lotus Notes
Microsoft Outlook

Facilities management software

Computerized maintenance management system CMMS software
Oracle Enterprise Asset Management eAM

Industrial control software

Programmable logic controller PLC software
Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Inventory management software

Inventory control software

LAN software

Local area network LAN software

Office suite software

Microsoft Office software

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management software

Microsoft Project
WebEx WebOffice

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Time accounting software

Time and payroll management software

WAN switching software and firmware

Wide area network WAN software

Word processing software

Microsoft Word

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

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Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
77.25	Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
73.00	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
65.75	Engineering and Technology	Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
62.50	Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
62.00	Personnel and Human Resources	Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
58.00	Administrative	Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
55.50	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
55.50	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
54.50	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
52.50	Production and Processing	Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
50.75	Telecommunications	Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
49.50	Economics and Accounting	Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
49.50	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
72.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
72.00	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
72.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
72.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
68.75	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
68.75	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
68.75	Management of Personnel Resources	Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
65.50	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
65.50	Persuasion	Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
59.50	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
56.25	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
56.25	Operations Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
56.25	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
53.00	Negotiation	Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
53.00	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
50.00	Mathematics	Using mathematics to solve problems.
50.00	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
50.00	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
50.00	Quality Control Analysis	Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
50.00	Systems Analysis	Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
50.00	Systems Evaluation	Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

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Wind Energy Operations Managers

Abilities

%	Subject	Description
78.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
75.00	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
75.00	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
75.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
75.00	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
72.00	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
68.75	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
68.75	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
68.75	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
56.25	Fluency of Ideas	The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
53.00	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
53.00	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
50.00	Originality	The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
50.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
50.00	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
50.00	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50.00	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
92.50	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
92.25	Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
89.25	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
88.50	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
87.25	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
86.75	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
86.25	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
86.00	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
85.50	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
85.50	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
85.25	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
83.00	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
82.25	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
81.75	Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
80.00	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
79.75	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
79.00	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
78.00	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
78.00	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
77.25	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
76.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
76.00	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
74.50	Performing General Physical Activities	Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
73.00	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
73.00	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
73.00	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
72.75	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
72.50	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
71.50	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
70.50	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
70.00	Communicating with People Outside the Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
69.00	Staffing Organizational Units	Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
68.75	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
68.50	Selling or Influencing Others	Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
67.75	Assisting and Caring for Others	Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
67.75	Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
66.75	Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
66.50	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
64.75	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
63.25	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
61.25	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
87.50	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
84.75	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
80.00	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
79.25	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
78.50	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
78.00	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
76.00	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
76.00	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
75.00	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
73.25	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
72.75	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
71.50	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
71.25	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
63.75	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
62.25	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
58.50	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
83.33	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
75.00	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
72.17	Recognition	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
72.17	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
66.67	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
50.00	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
100.00	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
99.80	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
97.60	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
94.20	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
91.80	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
91.40	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
91.40	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
91.20	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
90.40	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
89.40	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
87.80	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
87.80	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
87.80	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
84.40	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
84.00	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
82.00	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
80.40	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
79.80	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
77.80	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
76.80	Outdoors, Under Cover	How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
75.80	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
75.60	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
75.40	Exposed to High Places	How often does this job require exposure to high places?
74.00	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
72.20	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
71.00	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures	How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
70.40	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
69.60	Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection	How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
69.20	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
66.00	Public Speaking	How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
65.60	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting	How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
63.60	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
63.60	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
63.00	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
62.80	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
62.60	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
61.20	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
58.60	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
56.60	Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions	How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
55.00	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples
- These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$67,370.00	$133,560.00	$174,510.00
Virginia	$94,180.00	$151,570.00	$176,450.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	$130,090.00	$163,240.00	$182,510.00
Bay Consortium	$100,790.00	$150,010.00	$176,390.00
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$88,540.00	$133,230.00	$173,260.00
Central VA/Region2000	$70,900.00	$110,950.00	$149,730.00
Crater Area	$89,700.00	$127,540.00	$156,710.00
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	$94,130.00	$129,610.00	$153,490.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	$70,510.00	$103,710.00	$140,990.00
Northern Virginia	$110,890.00	$154,420.00	$183,740.00
Piedmont Workforce	$85,210.00	$133,920.00	$162,720.00
Shenandoah Valley	$80,980.00	$127,610.00	$152,590.00
South Central	$66,740.00	$101,770.00	$132,760.00
Southwestern Virginia	$69,170.00	$116,380.00	$147,320.00
West Piedmont	$59,570.00	$88,380.00	$119,590.00
Western Virginia	$72,110.00	$108,850.00	$139,130.00

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	1,282,500	1,356,200	+5.7%
Virginia	42,119	43,806	+4.0%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* - Estimated

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Military Training

The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

Administrators, General
Aviation Maintenance and Allied
Communications and Radar
Counterintelligence
Data Processing
Electrical/Electronic
Executives, N.E.C.
Health Services Administration
Inspection
Non-Occupational, Other
Operations Staff
Ordnance
Police
Research and Development Coordinators
Safety
Students

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Defense Manpower Data Center. (Using onet291)

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	4.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	4.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	4.5
Scheduling Work and Activities	4.5
Working with Computers	4.5
Coaching and Developing Others	4.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.5
Developing and Building Teams	4.5
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	4.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	4.5
Controlling Machines and Processes	4.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	4.0
Documenting/Recording Information	4.0
Getting Information	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Training and Teaching Others	4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.0
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	4.0
Performing General Physical Activities	4.0
Analyzing Data or Information	4.0
Handling and Moving Objects	4.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	4.0
Thinking Creatively	4.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	4.0
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	4.0
Staffing Organizational Units	4.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.0
Selling or Influencing Others	3.5
Assisting and Caring for Others	3.5
Performing Administrative Activities	3.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	3.5
Processing Information	3.5
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	3.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	3.5

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Titles

Offshore Wind Operations Manager
Wind Farm Operations Manager
Wind Field Service Manager
Wind Operations Manager

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