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43-0000 OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS


43-1000 Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers




43-1010 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers



Broad occupation: Same as detailed occupation.


  • 43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

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

    Illustrative examples: Clerical Supervisor, Payroll Supervisor, Teller Supervisor





43-2000 Communications Equipment Operators



  • 43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service

    Operate telephone systems or switchboards to relay incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls.

    May supply information and record messages.

    Illustrative examples: Telephone Answering Operator, PBX Operator

  • 43-2021 Telephone Operators

    Provide information using directories; assist customers with billing, refunds, or emergency calls.

    Illustrative examples: Directory Assistance Operator, Long Distance Operator

  • 43-2099 Communications Equipment Operators, All Other

    All communications equipment operators not listed separately.

    Illustrative examples: Radio Operator





43-3000 Financial Clerks



  • 43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors

    Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts to solicit payment.

    May initiate repossession or disconnection proceedings.

    Illustrative examples: Collection Agent, Debt Collector

  • 43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks

    Compile, compute, and record data for billing; prepare invoices.

    Illustrative examples: Invoice Control Clerk, Statement Processor

  • 43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    Compute and record numerical data for financial records.

    Illustrative examples: Bookkeeper, Accounts Receivable Clerk

  • 43-3041 Gambling Cage Workers

    Conduct financial transactions for casino patrons; reconcile transactions and issue chips or tokens.

    Illustrative examples: Cage Cashier, Casino Cashier

  • 43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

    Compile and record employee time and payroll data; prepare paychecks.

    Illustrative examples: Timekeeper, Time and Attendance Clerk

  • 43-3061 Procurement Clerks

    Prepare purchase orders and maintain procurement records.

    Illustrative examples: Purchasing Clerk, Procurement Assistant

  • 43-3071 Tellers

    Receive and pay out money; record bank transactions.

    Illustrative examples: Foreign Exchange Clerk, Securities Teller

  • 43-3099 Financial Clerks, All Other

    All other financial clerks not listed separately.

    Illustrative examples: Bank Vault Attendant, Safety Deposit Clerk





43-4000 Information and Record Clerks



Includes occupations that manage records, interviews, and administrative documentation.


  • 43-4011 Brokerage Clerks

    Process transactions and records for securities and commodities.

    Illustrative examples: Dividend Clerk, Commodities Clerk

  • 43-4021 Correspondence Clerks

    Compose replies to correspondence on complaints, credits, or information requests.

    Illustrative examples: Correspondence Representative, Fan Mail Editor

  • 43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

    Perform clerical duties for courts or government licensing agencies.

    Illustrative examples: Court Clerk, Motor Vehicle License Clerk

  • 43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks

    Evaluate and authorize credit; process credit applications.

    Illustrative examples: Credit Reviewer, Charge Authorizer

  • 43-4051 Customer Service Representatives

    Interact with customers to provide information or resolve complaints.

    Illustrative examples: Warranty Clerk, Passenger Relations Representative

  • 43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

    Determine eligibility for welfare, housing, and social benefits.

    Illustrative examples: Public Housing Interviewer, Benefits Claims Taker

  • 43-4071 File Clerks

    File and retrieve documents and records.

    Illustrative examples: Records Clerk, Document Clerk

  • 43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

    Register guests, assign rooms, and manage hotel accounts.

    Illustrative examples: Front Desk Clerk, Hotel Registration Clerk

  • 43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

    Conduct interviews for surveys, forms, or applications.

    Illustrative examples: Census Taker, Market Research Interviewer

  • 43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical

    Sort, shelve, and circulate library materials.

    Illustrative examples: Circulation Clerk, Microfilm Clerk

  • 43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks

    Process and review loan applications.

    Illustrative examples: Mortgage Loan Closer, Loan Processor

  • 43-4141 New Accounts Clerks

    Assist customers opening new bank accounts.

    Illustrative examples: Banking Services Clerk

  • 43-4151 Order Clerks

    Process customer orders and track shipments.

    Illustrative examples: Catalogue Clerk, Subscription Clerk

  • 43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

    Maintain personnel records and prepare HR reports.

    Illustrative examples: HR Clerk, Personnel Clerk

  • 43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks

    Answer inquiries and direct visitors.

    Illustrative examples: Front Desk Receptionist, Appointment Clerk

  • 43-4181 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks

    Arrange and confirm reservations for transport or lodging.

    Illustrative examples: Gate Agent, Train Reservation Clerk

  • 43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other

    All others not listed separately.

    Illustrative examples: Election Clerk, Admissions Clerk





43-5000 Material Recording, Scheduling, Dispatching, and Distributing Workers



  • 43-5011 Cargo and Freight Agents

    Expedite and route cargo shipments; prepare shipping documents.

    Illustrative examples: Freight Agent, Cargo Router

  • 43-5021 Couriers and Messengers

    Pick up and deliver messages, packages, and documents.

    Illustrative examples: Bicycle Messenger, Office Runner

  • 43-5031 Public Safety Telecommunicators

    Operate 911 or emergency systems; coordinate public safety response.

    Illustrative examples: 911 Operator, Emergency Dispatcher

  • 43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

    Schedule and direct crews, deliveries, or repairs.

    Illustrative examples: Tow Truck Dispatcher, Train Dispatcher

  • 43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities

    Record utility usage for billing.

    Illustrative examples: Gas Meter Reader, Water Meter Reader

  • 43-5051 Postal Service Clerks

    Handle USPS transactions; sell postage and issue money orders.

    Illustrative examples: Bulk Mail Clerk, Window Clerk

  • 43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers

    Deliver mail by vehicle or on foot.

    Illustrative examples: Letter Carrier, Rural Route Carrier

  • 43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Machine Operators

    Sort and route incoming/outgoing USPS mail.

    Illustrative examples: Mail Processing Clerk, Sorting Machine Operator

  • 43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

    Coordinate workflow and production schedules.

    Illustrative examples: Production Scheduler, Expeditor

  • 43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

    Verify and document shipments and inventory.

    Illustrative examples: Warehouse Clerk, Store Receiving Clerk

  • 43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

    Measure and record product data for tracking.

    Illustrative examples: Scale Attendant, Weigh Station Operator





43-6000 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants



Includes:


  • 43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

    Provide high-level administrative support and coordinate schedules.

    Illustrative examples: Executive Assistant

  • 43-6012 Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Prepare legal documents and assist attorneys.

    Illustrative examples: Legal Administrative Assistant

  • 43-6013 Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Manage medical records, billing, and correspondence.

    Illustrative examples: Dental Secretary, Psychiatric Secretary

  • 43-6014 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

    Perform general office duties such as correspondence, filing, and scheduling.

    Illustrative examples: Office Secretary, Personal Secretary





43-9000 Other Office and Administrative Support Workers



  • 43-9021 Data Entry Keyers

    Input and verify data using computer systems.

    Illustrative examples: Data Typist, Input Clerk

  • 43-9022 Word Processors and Typists

    Type reports and documents from drafts or recordings.

    Illustrative examples: Transcription Typist, Clerk Typist

  • 43-9031 Desktop Publishers

    Format text and graphics for publication-ready documents.

    Illustrative examples: Electronic Publisher

  • 43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

    Process insurance policies and claims; verify accuracy of forms.

    Illustrative examples: Underwriting Clerk, Policy Issue Clerk

  • 43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

    Sort and distribute mail and packages; prepare outgoing correspondence.

    Illustrative examples: Mailroom Clerk, Direct Mail Clerk

  • 43-9061 Office Clerks, General

    Perform general clerical and administrative tasks.

    Illustrative examples: Office Assistant, Administrative Clerk

  • 43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

    Operate office equipment like copiers or duplicators.

    Illustrative examples: Copy Machine Operator, Scanning Equipment Operator

  • 43-9081 Proofreaders and Copy Markers

    Review written material for errors in grammar or typography.

    Illustrative examples: Copy Reader, Editorial Assistant

  • 43-9111 Statistical Assistants

    Compile and compute data for statistical use; prepare charts and reports.

    Illustrative examples: Actuarial Assistant, Statistical Clerk

  • 43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other

    All other administrative support roles not listed separately.

    Illustrative examples: Envelope Stuffer, Notary Public


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