vicki haugen machelle dykes - vermilion advantage

February 19, 2014 Dear Area Employers and Human Resource Managers: Each year Vermilion Advantage requests information for our annual Vermilion County Wage and Skills Survey. This tool is designed to help you understand how your wage and benefit structure compares to other local companies. It is also a vital instrument for us in our ongoing recruiting efforts to give potential employers a reading on the local business climate. Therefore, we hope you will understand our persistence in asking for your participation. We will be following up for responses by phone and through personal calls, if necessary, to collect data. If you do not respond to the survey, but desire a copy of the results, you will be required to pay $25.00 for the final survey results. If you are a participant, there will be no charge. To more accurately reflect the local climate, we are again requesting Actual Average wage data along with Entry and Maximum wage statistics. Your completeness in filling out all three wage categories is necessary to correctly show the area wages at all levels. Please use the enclosed wage earner titles to help classify your company’s individual job titles into the ones listed on the survey. If no title on the survey adequately describes your position, list your title separately under “other.” We have used the State listing of job categories in order to provide some uniformity. However, these titles may not exactly fit what you have in your business. A definitions page is also enclosed to assist you in filling out the survey. Please remember that our results depend on your complete and accurate answers to the questionnaires. All information is tabulated into a composite report. At no time will reference be made to your individual company or the data you furnish. Confidentiality is maintained, as always. For your convenience and to save postage costs this year, we have posted the wage & benefit survey documents on our home page at www.vermilionadvantage.com in the left-hand column. You may print them out and mail to 28 W. North Street, Danville 61832; fax them to 217-442-6228; or e-mail them to [email protected]. If you want the surveys in Word format so that you can type into them, just let Machelle know. Finished reports will be e-mailed to you after tabulation is complete. Please return completed surveys by March 14, 2014. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact Machelle Dykes at [email protected]. Your continued cooperation is sincerely appreciated. Sincerely,

Vicki Haugen Machelle Dykes President & CEO Director of Business & Community Services CC: Executive Director/Plant Manager where surveys were directed to HR Depts. P.S. If you are not the person responsible for completing the questionnaire please forward to the appropriate personnel for completion. Thank you!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & SUSTAINING MEMBERS

Executive Directors

Deanna Witzel Chairperson DND Witzel Enterprises

Vicki Haugen President/CEO Vermilion Advantage, NFP

Pat O’Shaughnessy First Vice Chairperson Vermilion County Title

Jim Picillo Vice Chairperson Mervis Industries

Phil Muehl Past Chairperson CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP

Jeff Fauver Secretary First National Bank of Catlin

T.J. Morris Treasurer Iroquois Federal

Bob Boesdorfer Director First Midwest Bank

Harry Brockus Director Carle

Dan Laughner Director Old National Bank

Lou Mervis Director Vermilion Development

Bob Ervin Director Aqua Illinois

Jim Mulvaney Director First Financial Bank Directors Jim Anderson Vermilion Co. Community Development. Corp. Steve Barkley Ameren IP Bill Black Retired Executive Frank Brunacci WorkSource enterprises Mike Bryant Bryant Industries Dean Carlton Heritage Development Services, Inc. Cassy Carter Cellular One of East Central Illinois Michelle Chesnut Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois David Clapp Full-Fill Industries, LLC Doug Cunningham Jameson Steel Fabrication Linda Darby Trigard/Greenwood, Inc. Jim Dawson Dawson Logistics Mark Denman Danville Dist. #118 Gary Dyar Shick Office Supply Scott Eisenhauer City of Danville J.R. Fregia Courtesy Ford Michael Frerichs Illinois State Senator Rod Golden CCMSI Michael Gregory NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. Mario Gropp ThyssenKrupp Presta Danville, LLC Chris Hanson White Construction, Inc. Chad Hays Illinois State Representative Rose M. J. Henton Big Brothers Big Sisters Kate Holloway Aide to Congressman John Shimkus Dean Hughes Bunge Milling, Inc. Mike Hulvey Neuhoff Family Broadcasting Brad Irle T.H. Snyder Co. Dr. Alice M. Jacobs Danville Area Community College Robert Jennings Vermilion Co. Mayors’ Council Beverly Joyce Commercial News Paul Kero Watchfire Signs Chris Kittell Raymond James Financial Larry Kuchefski Coldwell Banker Commercial Alcoa, Inc. Todd Lee Danville Sanitary District Gail Lewis Schlarman Academy Mike Marron Vermilion County Farm Bureau Sean McBride ERH Enterprises, Inc. Ryan McLaughlin McLaughlin Asset Management Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System Jeanne Mulvaney United Way of Danville Area Dan Nobbe Fiberteq Jim Owens Westville C.U. Dist. #2 Supt. Gary Peacock Covington Foods/County Market Judd Peck Danville Metal Stamping Co., Inc. Jim Pound Christie Clinic John Reed The New Gazette Jerry Rice McLane Midwest Co., Inc. Don Ritter Danville Bldg. & Constr. Trades Council Todd Schultz Sully Schultz Nursery, Inc. Viscofan USA, Inc. John Strahl Venture Mechanical Kay Smoot Retired Executive Jeff Summers Media One Visual Arts Auston Suprenant DTI Office Solutions Jeff Tate First National Bank of Georgetown Dawn Taylor Sleepy Creek Vineyards Tricia Teague Plethora Publishing Mike Weese Village of Westville Gary Weinard Vermilion County Board Dan Williams KIK Custom Products Richard Woodard Woodard’s Computing Services Julie Zimmerman Genpact

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Vermilion Advantage, NFP 28 West North Street, Suite 101 Danville, Illinois 61832 217-442-6201 800-373-6201 Fax: 217-442-6228

SURVEY DEFINITIONS VERMILION COUNTY WAGE & SKILLS SURVEY - 2014

Hourly And Salary Questionnaires NOTE: The definitions below correspond with sections on the paper survey. Section I.

Job Share: Two workers sharing the same job, split salary or hours

Flex hours: Work hours that are different and/or more flexible than the traditional 7-3 or 9-5 schedules.

Absenteeism Rates: (days of absence as a percent of scheduled workdays) Defined as unscheduled absence. It does not include long-term absences after the first four days;

vacations, holidays, or other scheduled leave; or absences of less than a full day. Calculated as:

Number of worker-days lost through absence during the month _____________________________________ X 100 (avg. # of employees) X (no. of workdays)

Turnover Rates: (separations as a percent of the average work force) All permanent separations, whether voluntary or involuntary. Do not include employees placed on temporary or indefinite layoff.

Calculated as: Number of separations during a month ______________________________________ X 100 (avg. # of employees on payroll during the month) Section III.

Flex Spending Account: Income deducted before taxes to apply to health care premium co-pay responsibility. Section VII.

Reading for information: Reading and understanding work-related instructions and policies based on actual demands of the workplace such as memos, bulletins, notices, letters, policy manuals, & governmental regulations.

Applied mathematics: Applying mathematical reasoning to work-related problems.

Writing: Ability to compose correspondence, written communication to co-workers, customers, suppliers and writing reports that are grammatically correct, concise and easy to understand.

Observation: Ability to pay attention to instructions and demonstrations, and to notice details such as following safety procedures and quality control standards.

Applied Technology: Skills in solving problems of a technological nature such as knowledge of basic principles of mechanics, electricity, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics as they apply to machines and equipment found in the work place.

Locating Information: Level of skills in using information presented in work place graphics such as diagrams, floor plans, tables, forms, graphs, charts, and instrument gauges.

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2014 WAGE EARNER TITLES (Descriptions - Hourly)

TITLE DESCRIPTION Administrative Assistant/Secretary Relieve officials of clerical work and minor administrative and business

details: schedule appointments, word processing correspondence and other documents, researching information, etc.

Assembler Electronic/Electrical-Control Assemble or modify prototypes of electrical or electronic equipment. Assembler-Production Assemble or fit together parts to form complete units at a bench, conveyor

line or on the floor – of a non-precision nature. Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks Compute, classify and record numerical data to keep financial records

complete. Calculate, post & verify financial data for use in maintaining records; Calculate accuracy of figures & postings recorded by other workers.

Bus Driver (except school) Drive bus, transporting passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to a time schedule. Assist passengers with baggage. Collect tickets or cash fares.

Claims Representative Handle, negotiate and pay insurance claims Cleaner/Custodian (includes maids and housekeeping cleaners) Keep buildings in clean & orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties;

tend furnace, and perform routine maintenance duties. Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable/Receivable

Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers. Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete.

Clerk- General office Performs a variety of clerical duties. Experience with word processing and software programs.

Clerk- Loan and Credit Assemble documents, prepare papers, process applications and complete transactions of those applying for loans and credit. Loan clerks review loan papers to insure completeness; prepare correspondence, reports and loan documents; and complete transactions between various parties. Credit clerks interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data, determine credit worthiness, process applications and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.

Clerk-Mail Prepare incoming & outgoing mail for distribution Clerk- Medical Compile and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients; may

include other clerical duties i.e. described in Secretarial. Clerk-New Accounts Also known as a customer service representative…interviews people who

desire to open bank accounts. Explain banking services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing application forms.

Clerk-Payroll Compute time worked by employees, commissions, etc.; post wages and deductions; prepare paychecks.

Clerk, Purchasing Purchase raw or semi-finished materials, components, equipment, supplies and services according to approved specifications for manufacturing; Analyze market trends to determine timing and extent of purchasing commitments. Supervise or assist others in purchasing, etc; Maintain contact with vendors.

Clerk, Shipping/Receiving/Traffic Verify and record incoming and outgoing shipments; prepare items for shipment; make arrangements for transportation of products.

Computer Engineers Work with both the hardware (equipment) and software aspects of systems design and development. Often they work as part of a team that designs new computing devices or equipment.

Computer Programmers Write and maintain the detailed instructions (called programs or software) that list in a logical order the steps that computers must follow to perform their functions. Programmers code thee instructions in a conventional programming language or one of the more advanced “artificial intelligence” or “object oriented languages”.

Computer Systems Analysts Analyze business, scientific and technical problems for application to electronic data processing systems in order to design new solutions. They may design entirely new systems, including both hardware and software or add a single new software application in order to harness more of the computer’s power.

Customer Service Representative Handle a variety of concerns over the phone, take customer orders, answer consumer questions regarding product or account, sometimes market/sell product via phone.

Data Entry Keyers Fill in forms that appear on computer screen or enter a list of items or numbers. May also manipulate existing data, edit current information or proofread new entries to database.

Dispatchers – Except Police/Fire/Ambulance Work for local long distance trucking companies coordinating movement of trucks and freight between cities. Direct the pickup and delivery of freight, consolidate freight into truckloads for specific destinations, assign drivers and trucks, and make up routes and pickup/delivery schedules.

Drafter Prepare technical drawings that are followed by production and construction workers to build everything from spacecraft and industrial machinery to office buildings and all pipelines. May use CAD equipment & software.

Drafter-Electronics Prepare working plans and detail drawings from rough or detailed sketches specific to electronics. May use CAD equipment & software.

Drafter-Mechanical Prepare working plans and detail drawings from rough or detailed sketches specific to mechanics. May use CAD equipment & software.

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TITLE DESCRIPTION

Driver-Tractor-Trailer or Heavy Truck Drive a truck with a capacity of at least 3 tons, to transport and deliver goods, livestock or materials in liquid or loose or packaged form. IL Commercial Driver’s license.

Electrician Install, maintain and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Insure work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Emergency Medical Technicians/Paramedics Administer first aid treatment and transport sick or injured persons to medical facility, working as a member of an emergency medical team.

Food Prep. Workers Perform a variety of food preparation duties, such as preparing cold foods and maintaining and cleaning kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils. Perform simple tasks such as preparing shellfish or slicing meat. May brew coffee and tea or prepare sandwiches.

General Laborer Performs miscellaneous simple labor operations requiring little skill or previous training; helper to various production operators.

Groundskeeper Landscape and/or maintain ground of property using hand or power tools or equipment; perform a variety of landscaping tasks.

Home Health Aide Care for elderly, convalescent, or handicapped person in home of patient. Perform duties for patient such as changing bed linen; preparing meals; assisting in and out of bed; bathing, dressing, and grooming; and administering oral medications under doctors' orders or direction of nurse. Exclude Nursing Aides and Homemakers.

Human Resources Assistant Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports on ability, and date of and reason for termination. Compile and type reports from employment records. File employment records. Search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.

Inspector Inspect, test, grade, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products.

Journeyman/Carpenter Construct, erect, install and repair structures, fixtures, and equipment of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpentry tools and woodworking machines.

Licensed Practical Nurse Care for ill, injured, convalescent, and handicapped persons in hospitals, clinics, private homes, sanitariums, and similar institutions.

Machine-Operators and Tenders Monitor production machinery which either 1) cuts and forms metal parts, or 2) transforms chemical compounds in powder, pellet or syrup form into plastic consumer goods

Machine-CNC Operators and Tenders Same description as Machine Operators and Tenders only workers are trained to run equipment that is computer numerically controlled (CNC).

Machine-Set-up/setters Prepare machinery before production starts and make adjustments to equipment during operations. May run machinery that is computer numerically controlled (CNC).

Machinist Use machine tools such as lathes, drill presses, and milling machines to produce precision metal parts. They are highly skilled with machine tools and have extensive knowledge of working properties of metals. Review blueprints for a job, plan entire sequence of operations, and perform machining.

Maintenance Repairers Perform work involving two or more maintenance skills to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipefitting, boilermaking, insulating, welding, machining, machine and equipment repairing, carpentry, and electrical work. May also include planning and laying out of work relating to repairs; repairing electrical and/or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs. These workers are generally found in small establishments where specialization in maintenance work is impractical.

Material Handler/Loader Handles and maintains flow of material and products in manufacturing areas by hand or hand truck.

Mechanic, Bus & Truck/Diesel Specialists Repair and maintain the operating condition of trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Include mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.

Mechanic, Industrial Machinery MACHINERY MAINTENANCE MECHANICS Repair and maintain the operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery, printing machinery, and refinery and pipeline distribution systems. Duties include repairing machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, conveyor systems, and motors, in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals, or manufacturer's specifications. Exclude Millwrights and Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, such as crane, bulldozer, grader, or conveyor mechanics.

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TITLE DESCRIPTION

Medical & Clinical Lab Technologists Perform a wide range of complex procedures in the general area of the clinical laboratory or perform specialized procedures in such areas as cytology, histology, and microbiology. Duties may include supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in laboratory testing. Include workers who teach medical technology when teaching is not their primary activity.

Medical Records Technicians Compile and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients. Medical Secretaries Perform secretarial duties utilizing specific knowledge of medical

terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties include taking dictation; and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence using a typewriter. Duties may also include preparing and sending bills to patients or recording appointments.

Millwright Installs or moves machines such as power plant equip, lathes, drill presses, punch presses and milling machines according to layout plans, blueprints and other drawings. Requires accuracy and care in aligning and balancing. Prepares suitable foundations and installs line and countershafting for above machines. Checks operations when installed.

Nursing Aides/Orderlies/Attendants Work under the direction of nursing or medical staff to provide auxiliary services in the care of patients. Perform duties such as answering patient's call bell, serving and collecting food trays, and feeding patients. Orderlies are primarily concerned with setting up equipment and relieving nurses of heavier work. Exclude Psychiatric Aides and Home Health Aides.

Occupational Therapist Assistants/Aides Assist Occupational Therapists in administering medically-oriented occupational programs to assist in rehabilitating patients in hospitals and similar institutions.

Operator – Computer Sets up, monitors and controls one or more types of computers for established programs. Operates auxiliary input-output equipment. Does not program or alter existing procedures.

Operator-Industrial Truck and Tractor (Forklift) Operates gasoline or electric-powered industrial trucks or tractors equipped with fork lift, elevated platform or trailer hitch to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site or similar location.

Operator – Switchboard Operate cord or cordless switchboard to relay incoming, outgoing and interoffice calls; may supply information to callers and record messages; may act as receptionist and/or perform routine clerical work, and type.

Opticians Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens position to fit client. May shape or reshape frames. Include Contact Lens Opticians.

Packager – Hand Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials. Packager – Machine Operate or tend machines in a variety of production packaging operations to

prepare industrial or consumer products. Personal & Home Care Aide Perform a variety of tasks at places of residence. Duties include keeping

house and advising families having problems with such things as nutrition, cleanliness, and household utilities. Exclude Nursing Aides and Home Health Aides

Pharmacy Technicians Fill orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals and perform other related duties under the supervision and direction of a pharmacy supervisor or staff pharmacist. Duties include keeping records of drugs delivered to the pharmacy, storing incoming merchandise in proper locations, and informing the supervisor of stock needs and shortages. May clean equipment used in the performance of duties and assist in the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Physical Therapist Assistants/Aides Prepare patient and/or administer physical therapy treatment, such as massages, traction, and heat, light and sound treatment. Instruct, motivate, and assist patients with learning and improving functional activities. Normally work under the direction of a Physical or Corrective Therapist.

Precision Lay-out Worker (Metal) Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal stock or work pieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes or machine parts, fur further processing, such as machining, fabricating, welding, and assembling.

Radiologic Technicians & Technologists Radiologic technologists and technicians take x rays and administer nonradioactive materials into patients’ blood streams for diagnostic purposes. Some specialize in diagnostic imaging technologies such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Receptionist Answer phones, answer inquiries & obtain information for general public, greet visitors; may perform other clerical duties as assigned.

Registered Nurse Administer nursing care to ill or injured persons. Licensing or registration required. Include administrative, public health, industrial, private duty, and surgical nurses.

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TITLE DESCRIPTION

Sales Representative – Inside Responsible for direct customer contact in all areas relating to inquires, orders, order entry, pricing, scheduling, delivery, packaging, traffic and disposing of customer complaints and questions. Informs customers of current promotions and specials, maintains records of all sales promotions, keeps up-to-date customer records including invoice copies, credit information, and customer profiles. All customer contact is by telephone and/or mail.

Security Guard General duties include checking the offices, and plant/business area on scheduled rounds. Log in and out all visitors. Issue a daily report to management. Control heat and light on/off hours. Patrol grounds.

Sheet Metal Worker Plans work and layout, and sets up and fabricates a wide variety of intricate, experimental and/or production sheet metal parts and assemblies. Uses related machines, hand tools and equipment. May be required to improvise methods. Works from blueprints, sketches or verbal instructions. May instruct others.

Supervisors-Clerical/Administrative Support Directly coordinate activities of administrative support Supervisor – Department Supervises, guides, and trains support department personnel in development

of practical work routines to achieve desired level of quality and output. Supervisors-First Line Directly coordinate activities of production & operating workers Technician – Lab Sets up test procedures from oral and written instructions using normal

laboratory equipment for the type of laboratory (metallurgical, chemical, electronic, physical testing, etc.). Under supervision, performs tests or experiments and records data necessary for analysis.

Technician – Medical & Clinical Lab Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Technician – Other All other technicians not fitting into lab and quality control category. Technician – Phlebotomist Perform routine tests in medical laboratory for use in treatment and

diagnosis of disease. Prepare vaccines, biologicals, and serums for prevention of disease. Prepare tissue samples for Pathologists, take blood samples, and execute such laboratory tests as urinalysis and blood counts. May work under the general supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist.

Technician – Quality Control Performs quality comparisons of manufactured and purchased parts to established applicable standards, noting all items of nonconformance.

Telemarketing Representative Using a furnished list of telephone numbers and following an established sales script, informs potential customers about company products/services. May secure data such as names, addresses and phone numbers for future sales/service reference. May take orders, keep records of calls made or received, number and dollar of orders taken and number of negative responses. May use mini or microcomputer to perform duties.

Teller Interact with majority of bank customers. Generally handle a wide range of banking transactions, such as cashing checks, accepting deposits and loan payments, and processing withdrawals. Also sell savings bonds and travelers’ checks; accept payment for utility bills; and process an increasing variety of certificates of deposit and money market accounts. Some specialize in foreign currency or business accounts.

Tool Crib Handler Responsible for the handling, security and keeping of tools. Tool & Die Maker Often considered to be highly specialized machinists…have a broad

knowledge of machining operations, mathematics and blueprint readying. Toolmakers craft precision tools used to shape metal and other materials. They also produce jugs and fixtures: devices that hold metal while it is being worked. Die makers construct metal forms (dies) used in metal stamping and forging and also make metal molds, used for die-casting and for molding plastics, ceramics and composite materials.

Warehouse Order Fillers Select and pull products from shelf Warehouse Selectors Select and shrink wrap product for shipping Warehouse Stocker/Handler By means of hand trucks, hand lifts and other methods, select product, fill

orders, and put away stock in warehouse. May load and unload railroad freight cars and trucks.

Welder/Combination Welder Performs welding operations (MIG,TIG, arc, etc.) on a wide range of metals and alloys for complex precision assemblies involving a considerable amount of welding to high strength and pressure requirements. Selects and regulates equipment of proper penetration and fusion of metals. Can plan work from drawings or other specifications.

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2014 WAGE EARNER TITLES (Descriptions - Salaried)

TITLE DESCRIPTION Accountant/ Auditor Help businesses run efficiently by analyzing financial documents and

preparing financial reports. Accountants and auditors may also create accounting systems and evaluate the assets and investments of a business.

Accounting Manager Management accountants work for corporations. These accountants work as part of their company's management team and help make decisions. They give the team advice about how certain financial changes may affect the company. They record and analyze the business's financial information. In addition they create budgets and manage costs and assets. Management accountants are also called corporate or private accountants.

Administrator Plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate activities of various businesses, industries or organizations.

Buyer Purchases either for further processing or resale. CEO/Director Determines the short and long term range objectives of organization,

formulates plans and policies and allocates resources for the achievement of these objectives. Interprets and applies policies established by the owners of enterprise or their representatives. Establishes an organizational hierarchy and determines allocation of duties to subordinates. Exercises controls to see that objectives are achieved in accordance with basic organizational policy. Fully accountable for results of organizational activity.

CFO Directs and controls the organization’s overall financial activity, including functions such as treasury, budgeting, tax, accounting, information systems, real estate, insurance activities and various administrative functions for the organization. Responsible for development of standard accounting, analysis and reporting procedures, and for exercise of overall financial control.

Chemist Performs a variety of chemical analyses, tests and investigations to determine the properties and reactions of raw materials, chemical intermediates and finished products in conjunction with research and development for pilot production of new or improved products or in conjunction with an analytical laboratory responsible for level of product quality. Conduct critical research chemistries to develop and standardize materials. Analyze product failures, conduct tests on competitive product components and prepare reports and recommendations as required.

Computer Engineers Work with both the hardware (equipment) and software aspects of systems design and development. Often they work as part of a team that designs new computing devices or equipment.

Computer Programmers Write and maintain the detailed instructions (called programs or software) that list in a logical order the steps that computers must follow to perform their functions. Programmers code thee instructions in a conventional programming language or one of the more advanced “artificial intelligence” or “object oriented languages”.

Computer Programmer – Numerical Tool & Process Control Develop numerical control tape programs to control machining or processing of parts by automatic machine tools, equipment or systems.

Computer Systems Analysts Analyze business, scientific and technical problems for application to electronic data processing systems in order to design new solutions. They may design entirely new systems, including both hardware and software or add a single new software application in order to harnesses more of the computer’s power.

Controller Reports to Treasurer, directs the preparation of reports, audits and statements relative to financial transactions, operations, costs, inventories, sales, taxes, depreciation and property values. Directs the preparation of consolidated operation statements, analyzes and evaluates the financial status of the Company. Prepares recommendations concerning future financial plans, objectives, policies and goals. Conducts all confidential transactions relative to stocks, bonds, investments, loans, etc. Evaluates and implements programs deemed adequate to achieve cost reductions.

Customer Service Representative Same as Sales Representative-Inside. Database Administrator Coordinate physical changes to computer databases and code, test, and

implement the database applying knowledge of data base management systems. May design logical and physical databases and coordinate data base development as part of a project team.

Designer Creates original styling designs for company products relating to product function and use. Create new design concepts or modify accepted designs. Evaluate and select appropriate designs and prepare final drawings. Requires broad experience and knowledge of manufacturing methods and processes, quality standards, cost factors and drafting room practice.

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Dieticians/Nutritionists Organize, plan, and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in promotion of health and control of disease. May administer activities of department providing quantity food service. May plan, organize, and conduct programs in nutritional research.

Dispatchers – Except Police/Fire/Ambulance Work for local long distance trucking companies coordinating movement of trucks and freight between cities. Direct the pickup and delivery of freight, consolidate freight into truckloads for specific destinations, assign drivers and trucks, and make up routes and pickup/delivery schedules.

Drafter Prepare technical drawings that are followed by production and construction workers to build everything from spacecraft and industrial machinery to office buildings and all pipelines. May use CAD equipment & software.

Electrician Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Engineer Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, developing, testing, and overseeing a variety of related processes in other industries not listed below.

Engineer – Chemical Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products.

Engineer – Electrical/Electronic Design, develop, test and supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical and electronic equipment, components or systems for commercial, industrial, or scientific use.

Engineer – Mechanical Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

Engineer – Metallurgist Investigate properties of metals & develop methods to produce new allows, usage’s and processes of extracting metals from their ores.

Executive Assistant Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

Firefighter Control and extinguish fires, protect life and property, and maintain equipment as paid volunteer or employee of city, township, State, or Federal government.

Funeral Director Perform various tasks to arrange and direct funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary for embalming, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, procuring official for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners. Exclude top and middle managers whose duties are primarily policy making, planning, and administrative in nature.

Human Resources Assistant Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports on ability, and date of and reason for termination. Compile and type reports from employment records. File employment records. Search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.

Loan Officers & Counselors Loan officers prepare, analyze and verify loan applications, make decisions regarding the extension of credit and help borrowers fill out applications. Loan counselors help consumers with low incomes or poor credit histories qualify for credit, usually for a home mortgage loan.

Manager – Credit & Collections Direct and coordinate activities of workers to locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment.

Manager – Customer Service Supervise and coordinate activities of workers involved in providing customer service. Manager, Engineering Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research

and development in these fields. Manager – Financial Plan, organize, direct, control, or coordinate the financial activities of an organization. Include

managers who negotiate general policy with financial or other institutions or managers in banks, or similar financial institutions, which advise on credit and investment policy.

Manager – Medical & Health Service Plan, organize, direct, control, or coordinate medicine and health services in establishments such as hospitals, clinics, or similar organizations.

Manager – Middle Oversee, supervise, and coordinate activities of departmental production and operating workers and clerical and administrative support workers; prepare activities reports for management.

Manager - Office Coordinates activities of clerical personnel. Analyzes and organizes office preparations and procedures, evaluates office production, revises procedures, prepares activities reports for management

Manager – Personnel/Human Resources Plans, directs coordinates and administers various phases of the company’s labor and human resources program, including collective bargaining, wage and salary administration, benefits, employment, recruitment, training health, safety and services. Plans, formulates and recommends long and short-range objectives and goals, operations and employee relations policies and programs.

Manager, Engineering Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Manager – Plant Operations Plans, coordinates and directs all manufacturing activities. Determines applicable policies relating to production operations. Directs collective bargaining and may supervise the employee relations function.

Manager – Purchasing Purchase materials & supplies; Include wholesale or retail trade merchandising Managers Manager – Quality Control Development, application and maintenance of quality control systems for processing materials

into finished products. Manager – Sales Manages sales activities of business. Directs staffing, training and performance evaluations to

develop and control sales program. Coordinates sales distribution by establishing territories, quotas and goals. Reviews market analyses to determine customer needs, volume potential, etc. Prepares reports, directs or advises on research and development of products or services.

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TITLE DESCRIPTION Manager – Transportation Plan, direct, and coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities

of organizations that provide transportation services. Occupational Therapists Plan, organize, and participate in medically-oriented occupational programs in hospital or

similar institution to rehabilitate patients who are physically or mentally ill. Optometrist Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system.

Examine eyes to determine visual efficiency and performance by use of instruments and observation. Prescribe corrective procedures.

Pharmacists Compound and dispense medications following prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists, or other authorized medical practitioners.

Physical Therapist Apply techniques and treatments that help relieve pain, increase the patient's strength, and decrease or prevent deformity and crippling.

Physicians/Surgeons Doctors of medicine that diagnose and treat mental or physical disorders. May specialize in one field such as surgery, obstetrics, or psychiatry.

Physician Assistants Provide patient services under direct supervision and responsibility of doctor of medicine or osteopathy. Illicit detailed patient histories and make complete physical examinations. Reach tentative diagnosis and order appropriate laboratory tests. Require substantial educational preparation, usually at junior or 4-year colleges. Most physician's assistants complete 2 years of formal training, but training may vary from 1 to 5 years depending on the nature of the training and previous education and experience. May require certification. Exclude Ambulance Attendants, whose training is limited to the application of first aid, and Nurses.

Plant Engineer (Industrial Production Engineer)

Industrial engineers design systems for producing goods. They try to use people and machines efficiently

Plant Manager (Industrial Production Manager)

Industrial production managers coordinate resources and activities to produce millions of products every year.

Plumber Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipe systems (metal, plastic, ceramic, composition, etc.) that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases.

Police Officer Maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, and protect life and property in an assigned patrol district. Perform combination of following duties Patrol a specific area on foot or in a vehicle; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend, arrest, and process prisoners; and give evidence in court.

Receptionist/Information Clerk Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public (i.e., customers, visitors, and other interested parties). Provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within organization; or services in a hotel. May perform other clerical duties as assigned. Exclude Receptionists who operate switchboards.


Sales Representative – Inside Responsible for direct customer contact in all areas relating to inquires, orders, order entry, pricing, scheduling, delivery, packaging, traffic and disposing of customer complaints and questions. Informs customers of current promotions and specials, maintains records of all sales promotions, keeps up-to-date customer records including invoice copies, credit information, and customer profiles. All customer contact is by telephone and/or mail.

Sales Representative – Outside Sells products or services to businesses, industrial establishments, or individuals at customer’s place of business or by telephone. Maintains customer relations, prepares sales contracts for orders obtained and prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.


Speech Pathologists & Audiologists Examine and provide remedial services for persons with speech and hearing disorders. Perform research related to speech and language problems.

Social Workers (except Medical & Psychiatric)

Counsel and aid individuals and families requiring social service assistance. Include Community Organization Social Workers who plan, organize, and work with community groups to solve problems. Exclude Chemical Dependency Social Workers.

Social Workers-Medical & Psychiatric Counsel and aid individuals and families with problems that may arise during or following the recovery from physical or mental illness by providing supportive services designed to help the persons understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations. Include Chemical Dependency Counselors.

Supervisors-Clerical/Administrative Support Directly coordinate activities of administrative support Supervisors-First Line Directly coordinate activities of production & operating workers Teacher Assistant/Aide Arrange work materials, supervise students at play, and operate audio-visual equipment under

guidance of a teacher. Teacher, Elementary Teach elementary pupils in public or private schools basic academic, social, and other

formulative skills. Exclude special education teachers of the handicapped. Teacher, Secondary Instruct students in public or private schools in one or more subjects, such as English,

mathematics, or social studies. May be designated according to subject matter specialty, such as Typing Instructors, Commercial Teachers, or English Teachers. Include vocational high school teachers.

Teacher, Special Education Teach elementary and secondary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Include teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally retarded.

Technician – Lab Sets up test procedures from oral and written instructions using normal laboratory equipment for the type of laboratory (metallurgical, chemical, electronic, physical testing, etc.). Under supervision, performs tests or experiments and records data necessary for analysis.

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TITLE DESCRIPTION

Technician - Mechanical Maintenance Performs the job duties of two or more of the following: electrician, plumber, millwright, painter, and maintenance machinist, mason. Moderately skilled in several trades. Usually employed in small or medium size plant where maintenance mechanics are not classified according to specific trades.

Vice President (Administration) Manage, plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate activities of various businesses, industries or organizations.

Vice President (Marketing/Sales) Manages marketing/sales activities of business. Directs staffing, training and performance evaluations to develop and control sales program. Coordinates sales distribution by establishing territories, quotas and goals. Reviews market analyses to determine customer needs, volume potential, etc. Prepares reports, directs or advises on research and development of products or services.

VERMILION ADVANTAGE

2014 Vermilion County

WAGE and

EMPLOYMENT SKILLS SURVEY

Return by March 14, 2014 to: Vermilion Advantage 28 W. North Street Danville, IL 61832

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2014 Vermilion County Wage & Skills Survey Page 1

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Name of Company_______________________________________________________________________ Product or Service_______________________________________________________________ Person completing survey_________________________________________Title____________ President/Manager of Company____________________________________________________ Telephone Number (_________) _________ _________________Ext.____________________ Web Page ___________________________ e-mail _____________________________________ Would you like a copy of the final results of this survey? ____Yes ____No

Thank you for your participation! Check primary category that best applies to your company’s function. ___Manufacturing ___ Distribution ___Back Office/Customer Service ___ Service ___Health Care ___Education Provide the information requested below using information as of January 1, 2014.

I. EMPLOYMENT 1. Fill in the number of full-time employees in each category. _____Union _____Non-Union 2. Fill in the number of part-time employees in each category. _____ Union _____ Non-Union 3. Fill in the number of temporary employees in each category. _____From agency _____Your own _____Seasonal _____Temp. to hire 4. What is the average length of temporary employment? (circle one) <30days <60days <90days >90days N/A

5. Which shift has the most temps? (circle one) 1st 2nd 3rd other N/A

6. Which of the following does your company have? (check all that apply) _____ Job sharing _____ home-based employee _____ flex hours _____ random drug testing

If yes, ____ Hair ____ Urine ____ Both _____ pre-employment drug testing

If yes, ____ Hair ____ Urine ____ Both _____ post-accident drug testing

If yes, ____ Hair ____ Urine ____ Both _____ reasonable cause drug testing

If yes, ____ Hair ____ Urine ____ Both _____ summer college interns _____ required H.S. diploma or GED

7. Estimated employee commuting distances - one way (percentages of total employment) less than 10 miles____% 10-30 miles____% 31-50 miles____% more than 50 miles____%

8. Rate of employee absenteeism (pure absenteeism; no FMLA) during the past 12 months (see definitions page to calculate avg.). _____ % _____ not tracked

9. Estimated rate of employee turnover during the past 12 months (see definitions page to calculate avg.). _____ %

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10. What is the education level of the majority of your hourly employees? _____% Less than GED/HS Diploma _____% GED/HS Diploma _____% Assoc. _____% Bachelor’s _____% Master’s _____% Doctorate

II. OPERATIONS

Circle one: 1. Number of hours per shift: 7 7.5 8 10 12 Other/varies

2. Number of shifts per day: 1 2 3 Other

3. Number of days per week that operations are scheduled: 4 5 6 7 4. Do the number of shifts or number of hours per shift change throughout the year? Yes No 5. For multi-shift operations, what are the average hourly shift differentials in dollars/cents for the:

2nd shift____ 3rd shift____ Other____

6. Is your company facing any local issues or problems (labor related or otherwise) that you would like someone to contact you to discuss and offer possible assistance in resolving? Yes No Union related: 7. Number of work stoppages (due to strike) that your business had in 2013:

_______locally initiated _______non-locally initiated

8. Aggregate down time that resulted from the work stoppage(s) _______days (local) _______days (non-local)

9. Number of grievances filed by employees in 2013? __________

III. BENEFITS

1. Check the appropriate column regarding employer contribution levels for the following benefits: FOR EMPLOYEE

None 1-9% 10-19%

20-29%

30-39%

40-49%

50-59%

60-69%

70-79%

80-89%

90-99%

100%

Pension Plan ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Group Life Insurance

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

Health Insurance ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Dental Insurance ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Vision Insurance ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

FOR EMPLOYEES’ DEPENDENTS

None 1-9% 10-19%

20-29%

30-39%

40-49%

50-59%

60-69%

70-79%

80-89%

90-99%

100%


____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

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____



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III. BENEFITS (Cont.) 2. For the plan used by the majority of your employees, what is the total MONTHLY cost (in dollars) of benefits paid as

the company’s portion (per employee)? Employee

only Employee +1 (TOTAL amt.)

Employee + family (TOTAL amt.)

Health Insurance Optical Dental

a) How much does the employee pay? Employee


Employee + family (TOTAL amt.)


3. What is the co-pay amount (in dollars) for doctors visits? _____$0 _____$1-$10 _____$11-$20

_____$21-$30 _____$31-40 _____$41-50 _____other

4a. What is the co-pay amount (in dollars) for generic prescription drugs? _____$0 _____$1-$10 _____$11-$20 _____$21-$30 _____$31-$40 _____$41-$50 _____other

4b. What is the co-pay amount (in dollars) for brand name prescription drugs? _____$0 _____$1-$10 _____$11-$20 _____$21-$30 _____$31-$40 _____$41-$50 _____other

4c. What is the co-pay amount (in dollars) for non-preferred brand prescription drugs? _____$0 _____$1-$10 _____$11-$20 _____$21-$30 _____$31-$40 _____$41-$50 _____other

5. For the plan used by the majority of your employees, what is the deductible (in dollars) for individual employees?

Check one each (health, dental, optical)

Health Insurance Deductible Dental Insurance Deductible Optical Insurance Deductible N/A N/A N/A $0 $0 $0 $1-$249 $1-$24 $1-$24 $250-$499 $25-$49 $25-$49 $500-$749 $50-$74 $50-$74 $750-$999 $75-$99 $75-$99 $1,000+ $100+ $100+ other other other

6. For the plan used by the majority of your employees, what is the deductible (in dollars) for families? Check one each (health, dental, optical)



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III. BENEFITS (Cont.) 7. For the plan used by the majority of your employees, in the event of a major medical event, what is the annual

maximum out of pocket expense (in dollars) incurred by employees? $ _______ individual $ _______ family

8. For the plan used by the majority of your employees, what is the average waiting period for new employees to qualify for benefits? _______immediate/no waiting ______1-30 days ______31-60 days ______61-90 days ______over 90 days

9. What is the estimated average employer dollar contribution for benefits as a percentage of wages? ______

10. Which of the following does your company have: (check all that apply)

_____ PPO _____ HMO _____ Other Health Insurance _____ Short-term disability insurance _____ Long-term disability insurance _____ Long-term care insurance _____ Wellness program _____ Out-placement service _____ Employee assistance program (i.e. drug or alcohol) _____ Flex spending account _____ 401K/Savings plan _____ Profit sharing plan _____ Stock purchase plan _____ Pension plan _____ Supplier purchase programs _____ Employee discounts _____ Computer purchase programs _____ Cafeteria style benefits program

11. Circle the name(s) of the insurance company(s) your organization uses for:

Health Dental Optical Prescription N/A N/A N/A N/A PersonalCare Metlife Vision Service Plan PersonalCare Health Alliance Delta Dental Health Alliance Health Alliance BCBS IL BCBS IL BCBS IL BCBS IL Self Insured Guardian PersonalCare Advance PCS Other Other Other Other

12a. How many paid personal and sick days do you offer employees?

_____ Personal _____ Sick

_____ We do not track Personal time _____ We do not track Sick Time

If offered, does Personal time ____ Rollover ____ Use it or lose it ____ Other

If offered, does Sick time ____ Rollover ____ Use it or lose it ____ Other

12b. Number of paid Holidays _____ ____ MLK Jr. Day ____ Memorial Day ____ Thanksgiving Day ____ New Year’s Day ____ President’s Day ____ Independence Day ____ Day after Thanksgiving ____ Employee’s Birthday ____ Good Friday ____ Labor Day ____ Christmas Eve ____ Other ____ Easter Sunday ____ Columbus Day ____ Christmas Day ____ Monday after Easter ____ Veteran’s Day ____ New Year’s Eve


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13. How many years of employment are needed to qualify for various vacation periods?

Number of years for _____ 1 week _____ 4 weeks _____ 2 weeks _____ 5 weeks

_____ 3 weeks

14. How many years of employment are needed for an employee to be 100% vested in their 401K: _____ years

15. If you have a pension plan, at what age can an employee retire and draw 100% of his retirement benefits: _____

16. Do you provide uniforms to your employees? (circle one) Yes No

17. If yes, what is the company’s share? _____%

18. Does your company have a performance pay or incentive bonus plan? _____Yes _____ No

If yes, how often is it administered? _____ Annually _____ Semi-annual _____ Quarterly

______ Bi-monthly _____ Monthly _____ Weekly _____ Other

19. Do you have employee award/recognition/incentive program(s)? (circle) Yes No If yes, please check all that apply: _____ Attendance _____ Cost savings program _____ Employee of month/quarter/year _____ Employee’s awarded for ideas that are implemented _____ Performance Awards _____ Safety Awards _____ Service Awards _____ Holiday bonus _____ Continuing Education Reimbursement _____ Other

IV. RECRUITING

1. How do you hire or recruit most of your hourly employees? (check all that apply) _____ Employee referral _____ Temp firm/employment agency _____ Newspaper ads _____ Radio ads _____ Internet recruiting _____ College graduate recruiting _____ 442jobs.com _____ DACC Work Keys _____ IDES _____ Career Builder _____ Monster.com _____ Other


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V. WAGES Complete for all hourly employees employed by your company. Include in the general job categories listed below by

using the enclosed IDES Mini Descriptions of wage earner titles as a guide. For hourly, indicate the wage per hour amount. Wage amounts should not include fringe benefits, shift differentials, etc. Please fill out all 3 wage columns. YOU MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST THE ENTRY AVERAGE AND THE MAXIMUM, OR YOUR WAGE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE SURVEY.

JOB TITLE ENTRY AVG.

ACTUAL AVG.

MAXIMUM AVG.

Administrative Assistant/Secretary ________ ________ ________ Assembler – Electronic/ Electrical-control

________

________

________

Assembler – Production ________ ________ ________ Bookkeeper/ Accounting/ Audit Clerks ________ ________ ________ Bus Driver ________ ________ ________ Claims Representative ________ ________ ________ Cleaner/Custodian (includes maids and housekeeping cleaners) ________ ________ ________ Clerk, Accounting Accounts Payable/Receivable

________

________

________

Clerk, General Office ________ ________ ________ Clerk, Loan/Credit ________ ________ ________ Clerk, Mail ________ ________ ________ Clerk, Medical ________ ________ ________ Clerk, New Accounts ________ ________ ________ Clerk, Payroll ________ ________ ________ Clerk, Purchasing ________ ________ ________ Clerk, Shipping/ Receiving/ Traffic ________ ________ ________ Computer Engineers ________ ________ ________ Computer Programmers ________ ________ ________ Computer Systems Analysts ________ ________ ________ Customer Service Representative ________ ________ ________ Customer Service, Other ________ ________ ________ Data Entry Keyers ________ ________ ________ Dispatcher (Except Police/ Fire/ Ambulance) ________ ________ ________ Drafter ________ ________ ________ Drafter – Electronics ________ ________ ________ Drafter – Mechanical ________ ________ ________ Driver - Tractor-Trailer or Heavy Truck ________ ________ ________ Education, Other ________ ________ ________ Electrician ________ ________ ________ Emergency Medical Technicians/ Paramedics

________ ________ ________

Food Prep. Workers ________ ________ ________ General Laborer ________ ________ ________ Groundskeeper ________ ________ ________ Help Center Problem Coordinator ________ ________ ________ Home Health Aide ________ ________ ________ Human Resource Assistant ________ ________ ________ Inspector ________ ________ ________ Journeyman/ Carpenter ________ ________ ________ Licensed Practical Nurse ________ ________ ________ Machine, Operators and Tenders ________ ________ ________ Machine, CNC Operators and Tenders ________ ________ ________ Machine, Set-up/ Setters ________ ________ ________ Machinist ________ ________ ________ Maintenance/ Repairers ________ ________ ________ Manufacturing, Other ________ ________ ________


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V. WAGES (Cont.)

JOB TITLE ENTRY AVG.

ACTUAL AVG.

MAXIMUM AVG.

Mechanic, Bus & Truck/ Diesel Specialists ________ ________ ________ Mechanic, Industrial Machinery ________ ________ ________ Mechanic, Other ________ ________ ________ Medical & Clinical Lab Technologists ________ ________ ________ Medical/ Health Care, Other ________ ________ ________ Medical Records Technicians ________ ________ ________ Medical Secretaries ________ ________ ________ Millwright ________ ________ ________ Nursing Aides/ Orderlies/ Attendants ________ ________ ________ Occupational Therapist Assistants/ Aides

________

________

________

Operator – Computer ________ ________ ________ Operator – Industrial Truck & Tractor (Forklift) ________ ________ ________ Operator – Other ________ ________ ________ Operator – Switchboard ________ ________ ________ Optician ________ ________ ________ Packager – Hand ________ ________ ________ Packager – Machine ________ ________ ________ Personal & Home Care Aide ________ ________ ________ Pharmacy Technicians ________ ________ ________ Physical Therapist Assistants/ Aides ________ ________ ________

Precision Lay-Out Worker (Metal) ________ ________ ________ Professional, Other ________ ________ ________ Radiology Technicians & Technologists ________ ________ ________ Receptionist ________ ________ ________ Registered Nurse ________ ________ ________ Sales Representative – Inside ________ ________ ________ Sanitarian/Sanitation ________ ________ ________ Security Guard ________ ________ ________ Sheet Metal Worker ________ ________ ________ Supervisor – Clerical/ Administrative Support ________ ________ ________ Supervisor – Dept. ________ ________ ________ Supervisor – First Line ________ ________ ________ Supervisor – Other ________ ________ ________ Technician – Lab ________ ________ ________ Technician, Medical & Clinical Lab ________ ________ ________ Technician – Other ________ ________ ________ Technician – Phlebotomist ________ ________ ________ Technician – Quality Control ________ ________ ________ Telemarketing Representative ________ ________ ________ Teller ________ ________ ________ Tool Crib Handler ________ ________ ________ Tool & Die Maker ________ ________ ________ Warehouse: Order filler ________ ________ ________ Warehouse, Other ________ ________ ________ Warehouse: Selector ________ ________ ________ Warehouse: Stocker/ Handler ________ ________ ________ Welder/ Combination Welder ________ ________ ________ Other ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________


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1. What was the average wage increase over the last year (2013)? ____%

2. What is the projected average wage increase in the next 12 months (2014)? ____%

VI. EDUCATION/TRAINING

1. Do you have pre-employment testing? (Check all that apply) _____ Work Keys _____ Pharmacology Assessment _____ Typing/Keyboarding _____ Math _____ Clerical testing _____ Behavioral/Personality _____ Background _____ Other

2. Do you provide (Check all that apply) _____ College Incentive/Reimbursement/ Tuition assistance for employees

_____ Paid college scholarship program for dependents

3. On a percentage basis, how much do you refund employees attending school on their own time? (circle one)

None 1-49% 50-74% 75-99% 100%

4. Do you allow employees to attend college classes during their normal work hours? ____ Yes ____ No

5. What type (if any) of employee in-house training is regularly offered by your company? Please check all that apply: Company Policy _____ Newcomer orientation _____ Computer _____ OSHA _____ Customer Service _____ Safety Training _____ Diversity _____ Stress Management _____ Financial planning _____ Supervisory _____ Human Resource _____ Time Management _____ Industry specific _____ CPR _____ Leadership _____ Other Health Related _____ Management _____ Other _____

VII. WORK FORCE SKILLS

Rate the following characteristics of your current work force. See definitions of skills on Definition page. (circle correct response)

Very Good Good No Opinion Poor Very Poor 1. Productivity 5 4 3 2 1 2. Work Ethic 5 4 3 2 1 3. Overall general skills of entry level workers 5 4 3 2 1 Reading for information 5 4 3 2 1 Applied Mathematics 5 4 3 2 1 Writing 5 4 3 2 1 Observation 5 4 3 2 1 Applied technology 5 4 3 2 1 Locating information 5 4 3 2 1 4. Labor Management Relationship 5 4 3 2 1

VIII. BUSINESS CLIMATE Rate the following: (circle correct response)

Very Good Good No Opinion Poor Very Poor

1. State of Illinois Business Climate 5 4 3 2 1 2. Your Community’s Business Climate 5 4 3 2 1

VERMILION ADVANTAGE

2014 Vermilion County

WAGE and

EMPLOYMENT SKILLS SURVEY

Return by March 14, 2014 to: Vermilion Advantage 28 W. North Street Danville, IL 61832

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Name of Company_______________________________________________________________________ Product or Service_______________________________________________________________ Person completing survey_________________________________________Title____________ President/Manager of Company____________________________________________________ Telephone Number (_________) _________ _________________Ext.____________________ Web Page ___________________________ e-mail _____________________________________ Would you like a copy of the final results of this survey? ____Yes ____No

Thank you for your participation! Check all categories that best apply to your company’s function. ___Manufacturing ___Distribution ___Back Office/Customer Service ___ Service ___Health Care ___Education Provide the information requested below using information as of January 1, 2014.

I. EMPLOYMENT 1. Fill in the number of full-time employees in each category: _____Exempt _____Non-exempt 2. Fill in the number of temporary employees in each category. _____From agency _____Your own _____Seasonal _____Temp. to hire 3. What is the average length of temporary employment? (circle one) <30days <60days <90days >90days N/A

4. Which shift has the most temps? (circle one) 1st 2nd 3rd other N/A 5. Which of the following does your company have? (check all that apply)

_____ Job sharing _____ home-based employees _____ flex hours _____ random drug testing

If yes, ____ Hair ____ Urine _____ pre-employment drug testing

If yes, ____ Hair ____ Urine _____ post-accident drug testing

If yes, ____ Hair ____ Urine _____ reasonable cause drug testing

If yes, ____ Hair ____ Urine _____ summer college interns _____ required H.S. diploma or GED

6. Estimated employee commuting distances - one way (percentages of total employment) less than 10 miles____% 10-30 miles____% 31-50 miles____% more than 50 miles____%

7. Rate of employee absenteeism (pure absenteeism; no FMLA) during the past 12 months (see definitions page to calculate avg.). ____% _____not tracked

8. Estimated rate of employee turnover during the past 12 months (see definitions page to calculate avg.) ____% 9. What is the education level of the majority of your salary employees?

_____% Less than GED/HS Diploma _____% GED/HS Diploma _____% Assoc. _____% Bachelor’s _____% Master’s _____% Doctorate

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Salaried

II. OPERATIONS

Circle one: 1. Number of hours per shift: 7 7.5 8 10 12 Other 2. Number of shifts per day: 1 2 3 Other

3. Number of days per week that operations are scheduled: 4 5 6 7 4. Do the number of shifts or number of hours per shift change throughout the year? Yes No 5. Is your company facing any local issues or problems (labor related or otherwise) that you would like someone to contact you to discuss and offer possible assistance in resolving? Yes No

III. BENEFITS

1. Check the appropriate column regarding employer contribution levels for the following benefits:

FOR EMPLOYEE

None 1-9% 10-19%

20-29%

30-39%

40-49%

50-59%

60-69%

70-79%

80-89%

90-99%

100%


____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____


FOR EMPLOYEES’ DEPENDENTS

None 1-9% 10-19%

20-29%

30-39%

40-49%

50-59%

60-69%

70-79%

80-89%

90-99%

100%


____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____


2. For the plan used by the majority of your employees, what is the actual MONTHLY cost (in dollars) of benefits paid as the company’s portion (per employee)? Employee


Employee +family (TOTAL amt.)


a) How much does the employee pay?

Employee


Employee +family (TOTAL amt.)


3. What is the co-pay amount (in dollars) for doctors visits? _____$0 _____$1-$10 _____$11-$20 _____$21-$30 _____$31-$40 _____$41-$50 _____other


Salaried

IV. BENEFITS (Cont.)

4a. What is the co-pay amount (in dollars) for generic prescription drugs? _____$0 _____$1-$10 _____$11-$20 _____$21-$30 _____$31-$40 _____$41-$50 _____other 4b. What is the co-pay amount (in dollars) for brand name prescription drugs? _____$0 _____$1-$10 _____$11-$20 _____$21-$30 _____$31-$40 _____$41-$50 _____other 4c. What is the co-pay amount (in dollars) for non-preferred brand prescription drugs? _____$0 _____$1-$10 _____ $11-$20 _____$21-$30 _____$31-$40 _____$41-$50 _____other 5. For the plan used by the majority of your employees, what is the deductible (in dollars) for individual employees? Check one each (health, dental, optical)


6. For the plan used by the majority of your employees, what is the deductible (in dollars) for families? Check one each (health, dental, optical)


7. For the plan used by the majority of your employees, in the event of a major medical event, what is the annual maximum out of pocket expense (in dollars) incurred by employees? $ _______ individual $ _______ family 8. For the plan used by the majority of your employees, what is the average waiting period for new employees to

qualify for benefits? _____immediate/no waiting _____1-30 days _____31-60 days _____61-90 days _____over 90 days

9. What is the estimated average employer dollar contribution for benefits as a percentage of wages? ____________

10. Which of the following does your company have: (check all that apply)

_____ PPO _____ HMO _____ Other Health Insurance _____ Short-term disability insurance _____ Long-term disability insurance _____ Long-term care insurance _____ Wellness program _____ Out-placement service _____ Employee assistance program (i.e. drug or alcohol) _____ Flex spending account _____ 401K/Savings plan _____ Profit sharing plan _____ Stock purchase plan _____ Pension plan


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(Continued) Which of the following does your company have: (check all that apply)

_____ Supplier purchase programs _____ Employee discounts _____ Computer purchase programs _____ Cafeteria style benefits program

11. Circle the name(s) of the insurance company(s) your organization uses for:

Health Dental Optical Prescription N/A N/A N/A N/A PersonalCare Metlife Vision Service Plan PersonalCare Health Alliance Delta Dental Health Alliance Health Alliance BCBS IL BCBS IL BCBS IL BCBS IL Self Insured Guardian PersonalCare Advance PCS Other Other Other Other

12a. How many paid personal and sick days do you offer to employees?

_____ Personal _____ Sick

_____ We do not track Personal time _____ We do not track Sick time

If offered, does Personal time ____ Rollover ____ Use it or lose it ____ Other

If offered, does Sick time ____ Rollover ____ Use it or lose it ____ Other 12b. _____ Number of paid Holidays per year ____ MLK Jr. Day ____ Memorial Day ____ Thanksgiving Day ____ New Year’s Day ____ President’s Day ____ Independence Day ____ Day after Thanksgiving ____ Employee’s Birthday ____ Good Friday ____ Labor Day ____ Christmas Eve ____ Other ____ Easter Sunday ____ Columbus Day ____ Christmas Day ____ Monday after Easter ____ Veteran’s Day ____ New Year’s Eve 13. How many years of employment are needed to qualify for various vacation periods?

Number of years for _____ 1 week _____ 4 weeks

_____ 2 weeks _____ 5 weeks

_____ 3 weeks

14. How many years of employment are needed for an employee to be 100% vested in their 401K? _____ years 15. If you have a pension plan, at what age can an employee retire and draw 100% of his retirement benefits: _______ 16. Does your company have a performance pay or incentive bonus plan? _____Yes _____ No

If yes, how often is it administered? _____ Annually _____ Semi-annual _____ Quarterly ______ Bi-monthly _____ Monthly _____ Weekly _____ Other

17. Do you have employee award/recognition/incentive program(s)? (circle) Yes No If yes, please check all that apply:

_____ Attendance _____ Cost savings program _____ Employee of month/quarter/year _____ Employee’s awarded for ideas that are implemented _____ Performance Awards _____ Safety Awards _____ Service Awards _____ Holiday bonus _____ Continuing Education Reimbursement _____ Other


Salaried

V. RECRUITING How do you hire or recruit most of your salaried employees? (check all that apply)

_____ Employee referral _____ 442jobs.com _____ Temp firm/employment agency _____ DACC Work Keys _____ Newspaper ads _____ IDES _____ Radio ads _____ Career Builder _____ Internet recruiting _____ Monster.com _____ College graduate recruiting _____ Other

VI. WAGES Complete for all salary employees employed by your company. Include in the general job categories listed below by using the enclosed IDES Mini Descriptions of wage earner titles as a guide. For salaried, give annual amount. Wage amounts should not include fringe benefits, shift differentials, etc. Please fill out all 3 wage columns. YOU MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST THE ENTRY AVERAGE AND THE MAXIMUM, OR YOUR WAGE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE SURVEY

JOB TITLE ENTRY AVG. ACTUAL AVG. MAXIMUM

AVG. Accountant / Auditor ________ ________ ________ Administrator ________ ________ ________ Buyer ________ ________ ________ CEO/Director ________ ________ ________ CFO ________ ________ ________ Chemist ________ ________ ________ Computer Engineer ________ ________ ________ Computer Programmer ________ ________ ________ Computer Programmer – Numerical tool & process ________ ________ ________ Computer Systems Analyst ________ ________ ________ Controller ________ ________ ________ Customer Service Representative ________ ________ ________ Customer Service, Other ________ ________ ________ Database Administrator ________ ________ ________ Designer ________ ________ ________ Dietician/Nutritionist ________ ________ ________ Dispatcher- Except Police/ Fire/ Ambulance ________ ________ ________ Drafter ________ ________ ________ Education/ Teaching, Other ________ ________ ________ Electrician ________ ________ ________ Engineer ________ ________ ________ Engineer – Chemical ________ ________ ________ Engineer - Electrical/Electronic ________ ________ ________ Engineer - Mechanical ________ ________ ________ Engineer - Metallurgist ________ ________ ________ Executive Assistant ________ ________ ________ Firefighter ________ ________ ________ Funeral Director ________ ________ ________ Human Resource Assistant ________ ________ ________ Loan Officers/Counselors ________ ________ ________ Manager – Building, Facilities ________ ________ ________ Manager – Credit & Collections ________ ________ ________ Manager – Customer Service ________ ________ ________ Manager – Engineering ________ ________ ________

Manager – Finance ________ ________ ________ Manager – Medical & Health Service

________

________

________

Manager – Middle ________ ________ ________


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WAGES (Cont.)

JOB TITLE ENTRY AVG. ACTUAL AVG. MAXIMUM

AVG. Manager – Office ________ ________ ________ Manager - Personnel/Human Resources

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Manager - Plant Operations ________ ________ ________ Manager - Purchasing ________ ________ ________ Manager - Quality Control ________ ________ ________ Manager – Sales ________ ________ ________ Manager – Transportation

Manufacturing, Other ________ ________ ________ Medical/Health Care ________ ________ ________ Occupational Therapist ________ ________ ________ Optometrist ________ ________ ________ Pharmacist ________ ________ ________ Physical Therapist ________ ________ ________ Physician/Surgeon ________ ________ ________ Physician Assistant ________ ________ ________ Police Officer ________ ________ ________ Plumber ________ ________ ________ Professional, Other ________ ________ ________ Registered Nurse ________ ________ ________ Sales Representative (Inside) ________ ________ ________ Sales Representative (Outside) ________ ________ ________ Speech Pathologist & Audiologist

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Social Workers (except Medical & Psychiatric) ________ ________ ________ Social Worker – Medical/ Psychiatric ________ ________ ________ Supervisor-Clerical/ Administrative Support ________ ________ ________ Supervisor - Other ________ ________ ________ Supervisor (First line) ________ ________ ________ Teacher Assistant / Aide ________ ________ ________ Teacher Elementary ________ ________ ________ Teacher, Secondary ________ ________ ________ Teacher, Special Education ________ ________ ________ Technician – Lab ________ ________ ________ Technician – Mechanical Maintenance

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Vice President (Administration) ________ ________ ________ Vice President (Marketing/Sales) ________ ________ ________ Warehouse, Other ________ ________ ________ Manager – Transportation ________ ________ ________ Other ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________


Salaried

1. What was the average salary increase over the last year (2013)? ____% 2. What is the projected average salary increase in the next 12 months (2014)? ____%

VI. EDUCATION/TRAINING

1. Do you have pre-employment testing? (Check all that apply) _____ Work Keys _____ Pharmacology Assessment _____ Typing/Keyboarding _____ Math _____ Clerical testing _____ Behavioral/Personality _____ Background _____ Other

2. Do you provide (Check all that apply) _____ College Incentive/Reimbursement/ Tuition assistance for employees _____ Paid college scholarship program for dependents

3. On a percentage basis, how much do you refund employees attending school on their own time? (circle one)

None 1-49% 50-74% 75-99% 100%

4. Do you allow employees to attend college classes during their normal work hours? ____ Yes ____ No

5. What type (if any) of employee in-house training is regularly offered by your company? Please check all that apply: Company Policy _____ Newcomer orientation _____ Computer _____ OSHA _____ Customer Service _____ Safety Training _____ Diversity _____ Stress Management _____ Financial planning _____ Supervisory _____ Human Resource _____ Time Management _____ Industry specific _____ CPR _____ Leadership _____ Other Health Related _____ Management _____ Other _____

VII. WORK FORCE SKILLS Rate the following characteristics of your current work force. See definitions of skills on Definition page. (Circle correct response)

Very Good Good No Opinion Poor Very Poor 1. Productivity 5 4 3 2 1 2. Work Ethic 5 4 3 2 1 3. Overall general skills of entry level workers 5 4 3 2 1 Reading for information 5 4 3 2 1 Applied Mathematics 5 4 3 2 1 Writing 5 4 3 2 1 Observation 5 4 3 2 1 Applied technology 5 4 3 2 1 Locating information 5 4 3 2 1 4. Labor Management Relationship 5 4 3 2 1

VIII. BUSINESS CLIMATE Rate the following: (circle correct response) Very Good Good No Opinion Poor Very Poor

1. State of Illinois Business Climate 5 4 3 2 1 2. Your Community’s Business Climate 5 4 3 2 1

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