Category: Business and Financial Operations
These occupations require special knowledge of an aspect of business or finance. Examples include Purchasing Agents, Meeting Planners, Budget Analysts, and Tax Preparers.
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Business Operations Specialists
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 13-1011.00
Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes to prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.
Business Operations Specialists, All Other 13-1199.99
All business operations specialists not listed separately.
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 13-1031.00
Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures, ensuring that proper methods have been followed. Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation.
Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance 13-1031.01
Review settled insurance claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation.
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 13-1072.00
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
Business Operations Specialists, Continued
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 13-1041.00
Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and other compliance and enforcement inspection activities not classified elsewhere.
Coroners 13-1041.06
Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.
Cost Estimators 13-1051.00
Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.
Emergency Management Specialists 13-1061.00
Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies, hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.
Employment Interviewers 13-1071.01
Interview job applicants in employment office and refer them to prospective employers for consideration. Search application files, notify selected applicants of job openings, and refer qualified applicants to prospective employers. Contact employers to verify referral results. Record and evaluate various pertinent data.
Business Operations Specialists, Continued
Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 13-1071.00
Recruit and place workers.
Environmental Compliance Inspectors 13-1041.01
Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers 13-1041.03
Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators 13-1041.04
Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 13-1079.99
All human resources, training, and labor relations specialists not listed separately.
Business Operations Specialists, Continued
Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 13-1031.02
Investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of insurance company's liability concerning personal, casualty, or property loss or damages, and attempt to effect settlement with claimants. Correspond with or interview medical specialists, agents, witnesses, or claimants to compile information. Calculate benefit payments and approve payment of claims within a certain monetary limit.
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 13-1032.00
Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement and seek agreement with automotive repair shop on cost of repair. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations.
Licensing Examiners and Inspectors 13-1041.02
Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for, conformity with, or liability under licenses or permits.
Logisticians 13-1081.00
Analyze and coordinate the logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.
Management Analysts 13-1111.00
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplifications and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
Business Operations Specialists, Continued
Meeting and Convention Planners 13-1121.00
Coordinate activities of staff and convention personnel to make arrangements for group meetings and conventions.
Personnel Recruiters 13-1071.02
Seek out, interview, and screen applicants to fill existing and future job openings and promote career opportunities within an organization.
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 13-1021.00
Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale.
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 13-1023.00
Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing.
Training and Development Specialists 13-1073.00
Conduct training and development programs for employees.
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 13-1022.00
Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products.
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Financial Specialists
Accountants 13-2011.01
Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
Accountants and Auditors 13-2011.00
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records for the purpose of giving advice or preparing statements. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 13-2021.00
Appraise real property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.
Appraisers, Real Estate 13-2021.02
Appraise real property to determine its value for purchase, sales, investment, mortgage, or loan purposes.
Assessors 13-2021.01
Appraise real and personal property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.
Financial Specialists, Continued
Auditors 13-2011.02
Examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures.
Budget Analysts 13-2031.00
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls.
Credit Analysts 13-2041.00
Analyze current credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with this credit information for use in decision-making.
Financial Analysts 13-2051.00
Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.
Financial Examiners 13-2061.00
Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify correctness of, or establish authenticity of records.
Financial Specialists, Continued
Financial Specialists, All Other 13-2099.99
All financial specialists not listed separately.
Insurance Underwriters 13-2053.00
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.
Loan Counselors 13-2071.00
Provide guidance to prospective loan applicants who have problems qualifying for traditional loans. Guidance may include determining the best type of loan and explaining loan requirements or restrictions.
Loan Officers 13-2072.00
Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and methods of payments. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, and loan underwriters.
Personal Financial Advisors 13-2052.00
Advise clients on financial plans utilizing knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives to establish investment strategies.
Financial Specialists, Continued
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 13-2081.00
Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.
Tax Preparers 13-2082.00
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses but do not have the background or responsibilities of an accredited or certified public accountant.
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