Transportation Managers

Description

Career Cluster:

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services.

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Transportation Managers

Education

Required Level of Education

• Bachelor's Degree = 40.79%
• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) = 34.21%
• Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 23.95%
• Some College Courses = 1.05%

Related Work Experience

• Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 26.94%
• Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 24.65%
• Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 12.55%
• Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 7.56%
• Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 7.02%
• Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 6.28%
• Over 10 years = 5.71%
• None = 5.54%
• Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 3.74%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

• Up to and including 1 month = 29.70%
• Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 16.20%
• None = 16.20%
• Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 14.62%
• Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 8.67%
• Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 5.47%
• Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 4.99%
• Over 10 years = 2.29%
• Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 1.88%

On-the-Job Training

• Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 32.19%
• Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 22.20%
• Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 13.61%
• None or short demonstration = 9.70%
• Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 9.31%
• Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 6.08%
• Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 4.62%
• Over 10 years = 2.29%

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Transportation Managers

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• Direct activities related to dispatching, routing, or tracking transportation vehicles, such as aircraft or railroad cars.
• Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
• Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
• Serve as contact persons for all workers within assigned territories.
• Collaborate with other managers or staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives.
• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, or meeting with individual staff members.
• Monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets.
• Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
• Recommend or authorize capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increase efficiency and services of operations department.
• Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes.
• Conduct employee training sessions on subjects such as hazardous material handling, employee orientation, quality improvement, or computer use.
• Plan or implement energy saving changes to transportation services, such as reducing routes, optimizing capacities, employing alternate modes of transportation, or minimizing idling.
• Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, environmental policies, or government regulations.
• Implement schedule or policy changes for transportation services.
• Direct or coordinate the activities of operations department to obtain use of equipment, facilities, or human resources.
• Direct staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, or facilities.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

• Develop criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals, or contracts for federal or state public transportation programs.
• Set operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods.
• Provide administrative or technical assistance to those receiving transportation-related grants.
• Direct procurement processes including equipment research and testing, vendor contracts, or requisitions approval.
• Develop or implement plans to improve transportation services control from regional to national or global load control center operations.
• Direct central load control centers to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of transportation services.
• Evaluate transportation vehicles or auxiliary equipment for purchase by considering factors such as fuel economy or aerodynamics.
• Identify or select transportation and communications system technologies to reduce costs or environmental impacts.
• Conduct investigations in cooperation with government agencies to determine causes of transportation accidents, coordinate cleanup activities, or improve safety procedures.
• Supervise clerks assigning tariff classifications or preparing billing.
• Negotiate, authorize, or monitor fulfillment of contracts with equipment or materials suppliers.
• Participate in union contract negotiations or grievance settlements.

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Transportation Managers

Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

• Bar code labels (Barcoding labels)
• Bar code reader equipment (Barcoding scanners)
• Desktop computers
• Forklifts
• Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
• Personal computers
• Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers (Personal digital assistants PDA)
• Radio frequency data communication equipment (Radio frequency handheld terminals)
• Radio frequency identification devices (Radio frequency identification RFID devices)
• Radio frequency data communication equipment (Radio frequency truck-mounted terminals)
• Location based messaging service platforms (Wireless communication and satellite positioning tools)

Technologies Include:

• Accounting software

• Argos Software ABECAS Insight Freight Management System FMS (accounting feature)
• Automated expense reporting system software

• Analytical or scientific software

• Eaton Fleet Advisor
• Freight Rail Crew Optimization Scheduling FRCOS software
• IMSure Solutions SHIPflex
• Integrated Decision Support Match Advice
• Integrated Decision Support Netwise Enterprise
• Integrated Decision Support Netwise Frontline
• QUALCOMM QTRACS
• QUALCOMM ViaWeb

• Calendar and scheduling software

• Argos Software ABECAS Insight Freight Management System FMS (calendar and scheduling feature)

• Compliance software

• Scanlon Associates LogPak
• Shipping Solutions software

• Data base user interface and query software

• Airline Global Distribution System GDS software
• Bentley Transportation Data Manager
• Labelmaster Software REG-Trieve
• Microsoft Access

• Electronic mail software

• Microsoft Outlook

• Enterprise resource planning ERP software

• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• TMW PowerSuite

• Graphics or photo imaging software

• Graphics software

• Inventory management software

• International Business Systems software

• Label making software

• ABOL Manifest Systems

• Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

• Cadre Technologies Cadence Transportation Management System
• Fleetware software
• IBM i2 Transportation Manager
• Infosite Technologies Dispatch-Mate
• Integrated Decision Support Corporation Expert Fuel
• Integrated Decision Support Corporation Netwise Supply Chain
• Integrated Decision Support Corporation Swap Advice
• Summary Systems Fleet Commander
• Supply chain event management software

• Office suite software

• Microsoft Office software

• Presentation software

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Project management software

• Management Dynamics Rate Explorer

• Route navigation software

• ALK Technologies FleetSuite
• ALK Technologies PC*Miler
• CoPilot Truck
• Integrated Decision Support Corporation Route Advice
• Intergraph GeoMedia Transportation Manager

• Spreadsheet software

• Spreadsheet software

• Time accounting software

• WorkForce Software EmpCenter Time and Attendance

• Word processing software

• Word processing software

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Special Requirements

 

Required Fees:

 

• Affiliate Membership - $225/yearly (new members only)
• Accreditation Program Fee - $250 (one-time fee)
• Accreditation Program Upgrade Fee - $50 (one-time fee)

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Internships

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
P.O. Box 20509
Atlanta, GA 30320
Phone: 404-209-2945

Airport Manager internship program available in the summer.

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Salt Lake City Department of Airports
AMF Box 22084
Salt Lake City, UT 84122
Phone: 801-575-2910

Internships available in all areas of airport operations.

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Transportation Managers

Additional Resources

National Air Transportation Association
4226 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302
Tel: (703) 845-9000 Fax: (703) 845-8176

American Association of Airport Executives
4212 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302
Tel: (703) 824-0500 Fax: (703) 820-1395

Printed Occupational Information Available Upon Written Request.

International Association of Airport Executives
601 Madison Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-824-0500
Fax: 703-820-1395
http://www.iaae.org

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Transportation Managers

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
89.25	Transportation	Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
81.75	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.
79.75	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.
71.50	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.
66.75	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.
64.50	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
64.00	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
60.75	Clerical	Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
59.00	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
52.25	Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
51.00	Geography	Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
51.00	Economics and Accounting	Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
50.00	Law and Government	Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
75.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
72.00	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
72.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
72.00	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.
68.75	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
68.75	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
65.50	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
65.50	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
65.50	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
62.50	Management of Personnel Resources	Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
62.50	Negotiation	Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
62.50	Persuasion	Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
59.50	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
56.25	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
56.25	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.
56.25	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
53.00	Mathematics	Using mathematics to solve problems.
53.00	Systems Analysis	Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
50.00	Operations Analysis	Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
50.00	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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 there is a problem.
75.00	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
75.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
72.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
72.00	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
72.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
65.50	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
62.50	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).
59.50	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).
56.25	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
56.25	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.
53.00	Number Facility	The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
50.00	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.
50.00	Mathematical Reasoning	The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
92.25	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
86.75	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
85.75	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
80.00	Interacting With Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
78.50	Communicating with Persons Outside 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.
78.00	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.
76.75	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
76.50	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
75.75	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
75.00	Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
74.75	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
72.75	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
72.75	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
71.75	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
71.50	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
70.50	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
69.50	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
69.00	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
68.25	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
68.00	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
68.00	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
66.50	Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
66.50	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
64.50	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.
62.50	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
61.00	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
59.00	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
57.50	Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
56.00	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.
55.50	Selling or Influencing Others	Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
52.50	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
50.75	Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
50.00	Staffing Organizational Units	Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
89.50	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
88.50	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
88.00	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
85.75	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
85.75	Self Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
84.75	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
81.75	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
81.50	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
79.50	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
78.00	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
75.50	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
74.00	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
73.50	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
71.75	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.
70.50	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
66.75	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
83.33	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.
83.33	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.
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	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.
66.67	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.
55.50	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.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
100.00	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
100.00	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
99.60	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
97.60	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?
96.60	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
95.80	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
95.60	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?
94.40	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
94.40	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?
94.20	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
91.40	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
89.80	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
88.00	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
85.60	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
84.40	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
84.00	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
83.40	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
80.80	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
80.60	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
76.20	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
68.00	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?
67.60	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
66.80	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
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?
63.60	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
62.40	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?
61.40	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
61.20	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
57.20	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
56.20	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
55.20	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?
53.20	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
49.80	Public Speaking	How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

• Overall Experience
  • A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
• Job Training
  • Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
• Examples
  • Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
• Education
  • Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$49,370.00	$83,890.00	$109,960.00
Virginia	$56,140.00	$92,880.00	$115,760.00
Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Bay Consortium	$67,409.00	$91,993.00	$107,578.00
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$56,734.00	$83,419.00	$103,491.00
Central VA/Region2000	$49,549.00	$95,534.00	$115,872.00
Crater Area	$68,429.00	$77,983.00	$103,799.00
Greater Peninsula	$67,101.00	$77,854.00	$107,119.00
Hampton Roads	$56,258.00	$88,254.00	$106,768.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	$52,960.00	$75,414.00	$98,449.00
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	$66,488.00	$103,157.00	$126,086.00
Piedmont Workforce	$69,490.00	$101,522.00	$118,298.00
Shenandoah Valley	$60,746.00	$87,153.00	$102,054.00
South Central	$43,478.00	$68,968.00	$89,922.00
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	$54,033.00	$71,051.00	$79,457.00
Western Virginia	$59,019.00	$83,942.00	$103,727.00

* 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.

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

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Employment Projections

National	2012	2022	% Change
United States	105,200	110,300	+ 4.9%
State	2012	2022	% Change
Virginia	2,338	2,438	+ 4.3%
Region	2010	2020	% Change
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	269	302	+ 12.3%
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	259	289	+ 11.6%
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	689	770	+ 11.8%
Piedmont Workforce	144	152	+ 5.6%
Shenandoah Valley	93	104	+ 11.8%
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

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

Transportation Managers

Related Occupations

Related Occupations

• Storage and Distribution Managers
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
• Surveyors
• Travel Guides
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
• Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
• Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge
• Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

 

Careers in Transportation Operations Pathway:

• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
• Transportation Managers
• Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
• Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
• Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
• Commercial Pilots
• Air Traffic Controllers
• Airfield Operations Specialists
• Flight Attendants
• Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
• Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
• Bus Drivers, School or Special Client
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
• Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
• Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
• Locomotive Engineers
• Locomotive Firers
• Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
• Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
• Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
• Subway and Streetcar Operators
• Sailors and Marine Oilers
• Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
• Ship and Boat Captains
• Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge
• Pilots, Ship
• Motorboat Operators
• Ship Engineers
• Bridge and Lock Tenders
• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

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Transportation Managers

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: New York State Department of Labor; New Jersey Department of Labor; California Occupational Information Coordinating Committee.

Transportation Managers

Military Training

The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

• Administrators, General
• Air Crew, General
• Aircraft Crews
• Aviation Maintenance and Allied
• Aviation Ordnance
• Communications and Radar
• Executives, N.E.C.
• Logistics, General
• Non-Occupational, Other
• Operations Staff
• Ordnance
• Safety
• Ship Construction and Maintenance
• Students
• Supply
• Transportation
• Transportation

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: Defense Manpower Data Center.

Transportation Managers

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
Getting Information	4.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.5
Interacting With Computers	4.0
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	4.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	4.0
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	4.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	4.0
Processing Information	4.0
Developing and Building Teams	4.0
Analyzing Data or Information	4.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	4.0
Thinking Creatively	4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.5
Documenting/Recording Information	3.5
Training and Teaching Others	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	3.5
Coaching and Developing Others	3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	3.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	3.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.5
Performing Administrative Activities	3.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	3.0
Selling or Influencing Others	3.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.0
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	3.0
Staffing Organizational Units	3.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	3.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	2.5
Handling and Moving Objects	2.0
Performing General Physical Activities	2.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	2.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.0

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Titles

• Aerial Planting and Cultivation Manager
• Airline Dispatcher
• Airline Manager
• Airline Managerial Supervisor
• Airport Manager
• Auto Fleet Manager
• Automotive Services Manager
• Aviation Manager
• Boat Dispatcher
• Bridges Supervisor
• Bus System Operator
• Bus Transportation Manager
• Canal Superintendent
• Car Inspection and Repair Manager
• Cargo and Ramp Services Manager
• Chief Pilot
• Chief Wharfinger
• Communications and Signals Supervisor
• Dispatch Manager
• Dispatcher
• Distribution Manager
• Division Road Supervisor
• Division Roadmaster
• Dock Superintendent
• Dockmaster
• Electric Shipyard Operator
• Fleet Manager
• Flight Control Manager
• Flight Operations Manager
• Flight Reservations Manager
• Flight Superintendent
• Freight Coordinator
• Freight Traffic Consultant
• General Agent
• General Car Yard Supervisor
• General Claims Agent
• General Freight Agent
• General Operations Agent
• General Road Foreman
• General Road Supervisor
• Global Transportation Manager
• Harbor Department Manager
• Head of Transport Logistics
• International Trade Specialist
• Marine Oil Terminal Superintendent
• Marine Superintendent
• Passenger Service Manager
• Port Traffic Manager
• Railroad Car Inspection and Repair Regional Superintendent
• Schedule Planning Manager
• Station Manager
• Station Master
• Station Supervisor
• Stationmaster
• Stations Superintendent
• Terminal Manager
• Terminal Operations Supervisor
• Terminal Superintendent
• Traffic Director
• Traffic Manager
• Traffic Safety Administrator
• Traffic Superintendent
• Traffic Supervisor
• Train Master
• Train Operations Manager
• Train Operations Supervisor
• Train System Operator
• Trainmaster
• Transportation Assistant
• Transportation Broker
• Transportation Consultant
• Transportation Coordinator
• Transportation Director
• Transportation Maintenance Supervisor
• Transportation Manager
• Transportation Specialist
• Transportation Superintendent
• Transportation Supervisor
• Truck Terminal Manager
• Trucking Contractor
• Wharfinger
• Wharfmaster

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Transportation Managers

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• Averett University
• Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs
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• College of William and Mary
• Columbia College
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• ECPI University
• Emory & Henry College
• Ferrum College
• George Mason University
• Hampton University
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• ITT Technical Institute-Richmond
• ITT Technical Institute-Salem
• ITT Technical Institute-Springfield
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• James Madison University
• John Tyler Community College
• Liberty University
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• Lynchburg College
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• Norfolk State University
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• Radford University
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• Strayer University-Virginia
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• Thomas Nelson Community College
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• University of Mary Washington
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• University of Richmond
• University of the Potomac-VA Campus
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