Background

The Occupation In-Demand list (OID) is a set of jobs that we expect to be key regional drivers of employment growth in the near future.

The list only includes occupations with 50 or more jobs within Pierce County. The “In-Demand” classification is based on the Employment Security Department’s occupation projections, updated annually, and adjusted throughout the year, based on partner feedback and other regional considerations. The OID list helps guide training funds and is a criteria for training programs on the state’s Eligible Training Provider List.

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PIERCE OID LIST

If you believe an occupation is misclassified, please feel free to use our Change Request Form to request a reclassification and to share supporting information for that change. If you’d like to learn more about the change request approval process and OID updates, check out our OID Updates and Management section below.

wdt_ID SOC Occupational title Base supply/demand adjusted definition 2020 Base supply/demand adjusted definition 2021 Compare 2020 Base with 2021 Base Same or Different Adjusted By Adjustment Date WDA Status ONET
1 11-1011 Chief Executives not_in_demand not_in_demand Same 6 3_Not In Demand
2 11-1021 General and Operations Managers not_in_demand not_in_demand Same WFC 08/01/2021 6 1_In Demand
3 11-1031 Legislators balanced not_in_demand Different 6 3_Not In Demand
4 11-2021 Marketing Managers not_in_demand not_in_demand Same 6 2_Balanced
5 11-2022 Sales Managers not_in_demand not_in_demand Same 6 3_Not In Demand
6 11-2030 Public Relations and Fundraising Managers not_in_demand balanced Different 6 2_Balanced
7 11-3010 Administrative Services Managers not_in_demand not_in_demand Same 6 3_Not In Demand
8 11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers not_in_demand not_in_demand Same 6 1_In Demand
9 11-3031 Financial Managers not_in_demand not_in_demand Same 11/30/-0001 6 1_In Demand
10 11-3051 Industrial Production Managers not_in_demand not_in_demand Same 6 3_Not In Demand

OID UPDATES & MANAGEMENT

Using the OID Change Request form, community partners and employers can submit additional information to support the reclassification of an occupation. WFC will review all change requests and supporting documentation with the goal of making a final determination within five business days*. It is the responsibility of the requestor to submit a clear rationale and supporting evidence for a reclassification. If the change request does not make a strong case, a request may be declined. WFC will notify the requester of the final decision as soon as a decision is reached. If approved, an OID update will also be sent to the OID Update Distribution list.

Reclassification Period: Approved changes will remain in effect for the remaining period of current occupation projections and through the following calendar period.

The occupation projection period begins September 1st and lasts for 12 months.

  • For example, if a change is approved on May 1, 2021, the updated classification will remain in effect until August 31, 2022 (16 months).
  • If, however, a change is approved November 1, 2021, the updated classification will remain in effect until August 31, 2023 (22 months).

After the reclassification period, unless updated with a new change request, the in-demand status will default to the classification based on the Employment Security Department’s updated occupation projections and WFC local area adjustments.

Annual Update: Each year, when new occupation projections are released, typically in August, WFC will send out the updated draft OID list, including WFC local area adjustment, and persisting reclassification changes to the OID Update Distribution list. This update is intended to give subscribed partners and employers an advanced opportunity to review and submit any change requests as needed.

*This is dependent on the volume of change requests, clarity of rational, and supporting evidence provided. All decisions for change requests made in the month August will be delayed until the first week of September.

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