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FIRST-LINE SUPERVISORS OF PERSONAL SERVICE WORKERS
 
Occupation Description:
 
  Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers.
 
Typical Tasks:
 
 
  • Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
  • Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications.
  • Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.
  • Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
  • Recruit and hire staff members.
  • Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.
  • Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting operations.
 
Knowledge:
 
 
  • 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..
  • 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..
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar..
  • 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..
  • 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..
  • Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders..
  • 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..
 
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Wage Information:
 
 
Region Average Annual Average Hourly Entry Level (hourly) Mid-Range  (hourly)
Statewide $56,694.00 $27.25 $17.91 $19.41 - $30.21
Bridgeport/Stamford $57,777.00 $27.78 $18.85 $20.18 - $29.86
Danbury $51,241.00 $24.64 $15.81 $15.68 - $30.27
Hartford $55,674.00 $26.77 $17.51 $19.03 - $29.30
New Haven $58,179.00 $27.97 $17.49 $18.77 - $34.44
New London/Norwich $56,354.00 $27.10 $19.12 $21.66 - $29.09
Waterbury $53,220.00 $25.58 $19.89 $22.38 - $25.66
Torrington $63,518.00 $30.53 $22.10 $25.51 - $38.05
      
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