SPRING/SUMMER

2014

Muskegon-Oceana

Your guide to local high demand careers.

Position

Median Hourly

Earnings

Job Postings Previous 6

Months

2010-2020 Projected Change Required Education

HEALTH CARERegistered Nurse $30.69 146 19% Associate's Degree & State LicensureNursing Assistant / Personal & Home Care Aide $12.34 141 14% Certificate & State Licensure

Medical & Health Services Manager $39.28 117 14% Bachelor's Degree & CertificationLicensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurse $20.30 90 13% Certificate or Associate's Degree, State Licensure

Physical Therapist $37.92 41 26% Master's / Doctorate or Professional Degree

Medical Records & Health Information Technician $16.41 32 12% Post-Secondary Non-Degree AwardSpeech-Language Pathologist $35.15 25 11% Master's Degree, State LicensureMedical Assistant $14.38 25 17% Certificate & State Licensure Pharmacy Technician $13.85 22 17% Certificate or Associate's Degree Medical Secretary $15.14 20 27% Certificate or Associate's DegreeOccupational Therapist $31.22 19 22% Master's Degree & State LicensurePharmacist $53.71 14 14% Professional Degree & State LicensureHealth & Surgical Technologist & Technician $18.48 14 12% Certificate / Post-Secondary non-degree award

MANUFACTURINGMaintenance, Repair, and Installation Worker $15.86 121 7% Certification or Associate's Degree, OJTMechanical Engineer $41.25 73 10% Bachelor's Degree, Six Sigma Certification PreferredLaborer And Freight, Stock, And Material Mover, Hand $12.20 55 7% High School Diploma; Short-Term OJTProduction Worker $15.37 37 7% High School Diploma , OJTSales Representative, Manufacturing $25.04 31 6% High School DiplomaComputer-Controlled Machine Tool Operator/Programmer Metal & Plastic $21.13 26 14%

High School Diploma & Moderate-Term OJT; Vocational Training

Electrical Engineer $38.16 20 6% Bachelor's Degree Manufacturing Engineer $41.29 18 9% Bachelor's DegreeSupervisor of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers $27.10 16 5% High School Diploma & Related Experience Molding, Coremaking, & Casting Machine Setter, Operator & Tenders, Metal & Plastic $14.80 16 1% High School Diploma, OJTQuality Control Systems Manager $46.46 15 9% Post-Secondary or Associate's Degree; CertificationInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weigher $16.60 14 8% High School Diploma , OJTSupervisors of Production & Operating Worker $27.46 11 0% Bachelor's DegreeIndustrial Engineer $37.18 11 10% Bachelor's DegreeProcess Engineer $44.19 10 1% Bachelor's Degree

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & MEDIASoftware Developer / Computer Programmer $43.85 40 8% Bachelor's Degree Sales Representatives / Sales Agent $36.13 33 10% Bachelor's degree; Moderate-Term OJTComputer User Support Specialist $20.81 32 15% Associate's Degree / Vocational TrainingInformation Clerk & Reception $12.31 28 15% Post-Secondary Certificate; Short-term OJTNetwork & Computer Systems Administrator $35.63 19 22% Bachelor's Degree; Experience in FieldMarket Research Analyst & Marketing Specialist $26.33 12 37% Bachelor's DegreeComputer Systems Analyst $35.61 11 21% Bachelor's Degree

AGRICULTUREFarmworkers & Laborers, Crop $9.21 18 5% Previous Experience; OJT

ENERGYElectricians $27.23 17 6% Apprenticeship, Journeyman’s License

RETAIL & HOSPITALITYRetail Salespersons/Cashier $9.99 321 8% Some College; Basic Sales SkillsFood Preparation & Serving Worker/Cook/Butcher $8.70 183 12% Some College; Previous Experience; Short-Term OJTFood Service Manager $13.61 141 7% Some College; Previous Experience

Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker / Manager $17.07 127 7% Some College; Previous ExperienceMerchandise Displayers & Window Trimmer $11.09 58 2% High School Diploma; Moderate-Term OJTJanitors & Cleaners/Maids & Housekeeping $10.76 34 7% High School Diploma; Short-Term OJTDemonstrators & Product Promoters/Event Specialist $10.19 13 15% High School Diploma; Short-term OJT

OTHERHeavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers/Delivery Services $18.05 217 11% Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award (CDL) ; Short-Term OJTCustomer Service Representative/Teller $14.61 153 10% Some College, Certificate/Associate's DegreeTeachers/Special Education/Post-Secondary $25.48 81 9% Bachelor's DegreePersonal Financial Advisor/Insurance Agent/Loan Officer $27.55 76 31% Bachelor's DegreeAuditor & Accountants/Bookkeeping/Clerk $31.88 57 10% Bachelor's DegreeStock Clerk $10.24 52 -5% High School Diploma; Short-Term OJTChildcare Worker/Nanny $10.38 51 9% High School Diploma; Some College; Short-Term OJTSupervisor of Personal Service Workers/Cosmetologist/Salon Manager $9.50 46 9% Post-Secondary or Associate's DegreeFinancial Managers/Controller $45.84 40 4% Bachelor's Degree; 5 Years ExperienceHuman Resources Specialist $25.12 35 14% Associate's Degree or Bachelor's DegreeSecurity Guard/Loss Prevention $12.92 34 17% High School Diploma; Some college; Short-Term OJTSales Representative, Wholesale & Manufacturing $25.04 31 6% High School Diploma; Moderate-term OJTSecretary & Administrative Assistant $15.89 30 0% High School Diploma; Short-Term OJTCivil Engineer $38.27 25 13% Bachelor's DegreeEducation Administrator, Elementary, Secondary, & Postsecondary $40.97 23 11% Bachelor's Degree; Recent Relevant ExperienceShipping, Receiving, & Traffic Clerk $14.64 17 -7% High School Diploma; Short-Term OJT

Hard-to-Fill Positions: These are positions that were unfilled for 90 days or more during this six month time period, as identi-fied by the Michigan Works! Business Service Team..High Growth: These are occupations that have a projected increase of 10% or higher from 2010 to 2020.OJT: On-the-Job Training

To learn more about these Hot Jobs, click on the title below.

The Hot Jobs publication is developed through research of online job postings. In addition to this data, the following input is offered from the Hot Jobs Panel, which consists of our Hot Jobs partner organizations:

Healthcare: Mercy Health Partners is currently the largest employer in Muskegon County and is planning a $97 million expansion and building project, which supports continued growth in the already growing healthcare industry.

Manufacturing: Manufacturing remains a viable occupation locally; however, updated skills are necessary. Employers report having a difficult time finding the skilled talent necessary to fill their openings and are requiring overtime of their current workforce due to unfilled positions. Many positions are created due to an aging workforce.

Information Technology: Although there aren’t a large number of IT firms in the area, multiple employers have needs for IT staff. Because of how these positions are posted, they don’t register in our data as “hard-to-fill”, but the feedback from the Hot Jobs Panel is that they truly are difficult to fill positions. This is due to multiple factors: lack of “big city” appeal; competition from “work at home” companies; lack of necessary skills and experience and attracting web developers and network administrators is highly competitive – times are good for those with the necessary skills.

Agriculture: Positions in this industry remain seasonally high, especially in Oceana County. While many positions do not offer year-round employment, 200+ positions were filled in spring/summer 2013 at a variety of agricultural employers. Similar numbers are expected for the spring/summer of 2014.

Local Retail/Hospitality: Retail and hospitality continues to show growth; new establishments such as Gordmans, DSW and Five Guys Burgers and Fries are examples of growth in this industry. The opening of the new, larger Muskegon Farmers Market and events such as Bike Time, Electric Forest and a variety of music festivals and events also provide employment opportunities.

Other: The proposed Mercy Healthcare expansion, the new Muskegon County Jail and Juvenile Transition Center, a variety of manufacturing facility expansions or remodels and the proposed Harris Hospitality at Pere Marquette will likely provide construction and skilled trades opportunities.

Burning Glass Online Job Ads reflect the top occupations in the Muskegon-Norton Shores MSA and Oceana County. Burning Glass collected online job postings between 7/1/13 and 12/31/13. Median Hourly Earnings and Michigan 2010-2020 Projection identified by Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives. Education/Skill Requirement identified by Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections.

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