21114 ACCOUNTANTS & AUDITORS

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.

21917 ASSESSORS

Appraise real and personal property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

21117 BUDGET ANALYSTS

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Examine requests for budget revisions, recommend approval or denial, and draft correspondence. Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls. Provide technical assistance to officials in the preparation of budgets.

21302 WHOLESALE & RETAIL BUYERS, EXCEPT FARM PRODUCTS

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. Include Assistant Buyers.

21921 CLAIMS EXAMINERS, PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE

Review settled insurance claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures, insuring that adjusters have followed proper methods. Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation.

21911 COMPLIANCE OFFICERS & ENFORCEMENT INSPECTORS, EXCEPT CONSTRUCTION

Enforce adherence to policies, procedures, or regulations and advise on standards. May inspect and enforce regulations on such matters as health, safety, food, immigration, licensing, or interstate commerce. May be employed in public or private sector.

21908 CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING INSPECTORS

Inspect new or remodeled construction to determine its soundness and compliance to specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or elevators.

21902 COST ESTIMATORS

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.

21105 CREDIT ANALYSTS

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.

27102 ECONOMISTS, INCLUDING MARKET RESEARCH ANALYSTS

Economists: Conduct research, prepare reports, and formulate plans to aid in solution of economic problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services. Market Research Analysts: Research market conditions in local, regional, or national area to determine potential sales of a product or service; examine and analyze statistical data on past sales and wholesale or retail trade trends to forecast future sales trends.

21508 EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWERS, PRIVATE OR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICE

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.

25315 FINANCIAL ANALYSTS, STATISTICAL

Conduct statistical analyses of information affecting investment programs of public

21102 INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS

Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.

21108 LOAN OFFICERS & COUNSELORS

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and methods of payments. Include Mortgage Loan Officers or Agents, Collection Analysts, and Loan Servicing Officers.

21905 MANAGEMENT ANALYSTS

Review, analyze, and suggest improvements to business and organizational systems to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals. Exclude Computer Systems Analysts.

21511 PERSONNEL, TRAINING, AND LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALISTS

Conduct programs of recruitment, selection, placement, training, promotion, welfare, safety, compensation, or separation of employees. May specialize in specific areas such as labor-management relations, counseling, job analysis, position classification, training, or compensation. Exclude occupations in personnel research and in administration of testing and counseling programs for which a background in psychology is required. Exclude Employment Interviewers, Private or Public Employment Service.

21305 PURCHASING AGENTS AND BUYERS, FARM PRODUCTS

Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Include Christmas Tree Contractors, Grain Brokers and Market Operators, Grain Buyers, and Tobacco Buyers.

21308 PURCHASING AGENTS, EXCEPT WHOLESALE, RETAIL, & FARM PRODUCTS

Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing. Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Include Contract Specialists, Field Contractors, Purchasers, Price Analysts, Tooling Coordinators, and Media Buyers.

21505 SPECIAL AGENTS, INSURANCE

Recruit independent insurance sales agents in field and maintain contact between them and home office. Advise agents on matters pertaining to conduct of business such as cancellations, overdue accounts, technical problems, claims procedures, new business contacts, and new products. May gather information for underwriter

21914 TAX EXAMINERS, COLLECTORS, & REVENUE AGENTS

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

21111 TAX PREPARERS

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses but do not have the background or responsibilities of an accredited accountant or certified public accountant. May work for established tax return firm.

21199 ALL OTHER FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS

All other financial specialists not classified separately above.

21999 ALL OTHER MANAGEMENT SUPPORT WORKERS