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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 $50,557.00 $24.30 $16.36 $17.36 - $28.39
Bridgeport/Stamford $53,347.00 $25.65 $18.04 $19.09 - $29.85
Danbury $42,697.00 $20.53 $14.59 $14.89 - $26.16
Hartford $50,923.00 $24.48 $15.98 $17.41 - $30.27
New Haven $49,626.00 $23.86 $16.67 $17.11 - $26.96
New London/Norwich $49,606.00 $23.85 $16.25 $17.57 - $26.87
Waterbury $44,672.00 $21.48 $14.75 $14.73 - $25.36
Torrington $51,957.00 $24.98 $16.18 $17.05 - $29.54
      
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