Compare Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except... & Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance District Of Columbia

Comparison Secretaries and Administrative... Dispatchers, Except Police,...
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal,... $50,600
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $69,200
Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

View Additional Similar Skills & Knowledge

Speaking
Talking to others.

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.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Hide Additional Similar Skills & Knowledge
skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Very Low
Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
Medium

Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Low
Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
Medium

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Find Training for this Gap

Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
Medium

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.

Find Training for this Gap

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
High

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.

Find Training for this Gap

Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

High school diploma or equivalent

Find Training for this Occupation

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

20 related certifications

Certification for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

4 related certifications

Find Certifications