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Job Description


	Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers

Overall employment is projected to experience little or no change over the next decade, but job prospects are expected to be excellent for qualified applicants as many workers retire. Several years of classroom and on-the-job training are required to become fully qualified. Familiarity with computers and a basic understanding of science and math are helpful for those entering the field.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution	7,440
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	1,020
Natural Gas Distribution	890
Management of Companies and Enterprises	860
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	850
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	90
Scientific Research and Development Services	40
Water, Sewage and Other Systems	40
Utility System Construction	0

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Average Annual Salary	$72,360
Average Hourly Wage	$34.79
Total Employment	11,600