Employment

Riverside and San Bernardino counties comprise what is commonly known as the Inland Empire, one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the nation. Riverside is bordered by San Bernardino County to the north, Orange County to the west, San Diego and Imperial counties to the south and the state of Arizona to the east.

The following occupations are those deemed to have the fastest job growth:

Computer software engineers and systems software occupations are expected to experience a 77% increase in the next five years with average wages between $60,000 and $80,000. This includes individuals who research, design, develop and test operating systems-level software, compilers and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering and mathematical analysis.

Computer software engineers and applications occupations are expected to experience a 68% increase in the next five years with average wages between $60,000 and $100,000. This includes individuals who develop, create and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

Database administrator occupations are expected to experience a 65% increase in the next five years with average wages between $45,000 and $85,000. This includes individuals who coordinate changes to computer databases and test and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems. May plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Network systems and data communications analyst occupations are expected to experience a 66% increase in the next five years with average wages between $40,000 and $75,000. This includes individuals who analyze, design, test and evaluate network systems, such as local area networks, wide area networks, internet, intranet and other data communications systems. Perform network modeling, analysis and planning. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Include telecommunications specialists who deal with the interfacing of computer and communications equipment. May supervise computer programmers.

Industrial engineer occupations are expected to experience a 65% increase in the next five years with average wages between $49,000 and $78,000.

Emergency medical technicians and paramedic occupations are expected to experience a 50% increase in the next five years with average wages between $22,000 and $33,000.

Dental hygiene occupations are expected to experience a 49% increase in the next five years with average wages between $50,000 and $88,000.

Network and computer systems administrator occupations are expected to experience a 49% increase in the next five years with average wages between $51,000 and $80,000.

High-wage occupations in this area include physicians, attorneys, administrative law judges, economists, physicists, pharmacists and sales managers.

Of the occupations with the most potential for job openings, 88.7% are typically lower paying, entry-level occupations such as retail sales, cashiers and combined food preparation and serving workers that require a year’s experience or less. These are typically minimum wage level positions, which in this area is $8.00 an hour. Higher-skilled and higher-paying occupations such as registered nurses, general and operations managers, and both elementary and secondary school teachers are also on the list of positions with potential openings. These higher paying jobs require an associate in arts degree or better.

For more information on employment opportunities, please visit the Airman and Family Readiness SharePoint page (common access card required).

Employment records are some of the important papers that you should always carry during a move. This paperwork – which includes resumes, SF-50s, transcripts, certificates and licenses – should not be shipped with the movers to preclude their potential loss during transit as well to insure their availability prior to receipt of your household goods shipment. For more information on forms, to include military service deposit, LinkedIn information and career paths, please visit the Airman and Family Readiness SharePoint site (common access card required).

March Air Reserve Base is a reserve installation. The staffing in the Military & Family Readiness Office allows for the provision of pre-separation counseling for reservists leaving active-duty status. Active-duty members who are separating and/or retiring are currently referred to the nearest active-duty installation for transition assistance/attendance at seminars. The March M&FRO will contact the active-duty installation and make arrangements for attendance at seminars/workshops for both active-duty members and separating reservists who would like to attend. For more information on transition assistance, please visit the Airman and Family Readiness Center SharePoint page (common access card access only) under Transition Assistance or call 951-655-6775/5350 or DSN 447-6775/5350.

This site will provide information on the program, the Joint Knowledge Online information required, and the tier requirements.

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Program

For information on MyCAA and Spouse Education and Career Opportunities, visit Military OneSource or the MyCAA page on Military OneSource. 

For those with common access card accessibility, please visit the following websites:

• Airman and Family Readiness SharePoint page
• Military Spouse Employment Partnership
• or call 800-342-9647 

The state of California provides for unemployment compensation for some situations that fall within the category designated "voluntary quit."  The determination of eligibility for a military spouse would fall within the parameters of the provision allowing that a claimant is required to leave his or her work to accompany his or her spouse.   Military spouses should be aware that the state of California may deny the claim if the spouse works for a company that is located within a reasonable commuting distance of the new duty station area and the spouse does not exercise all attempts to obtain a transfer to the new location. Separating/retiring military members are eligible for unemployment benefits in the state of California. For more detailed information contact the California Employment Development Department website.

Of the occupations with the most potential for job openings, 88.7% are typically lower paying, entry-level occupations such as Retail Salespersons, Cashiers and Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers that require a years experience or less.