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Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Architecture & Construction $18.00 High school diploma or equivalent 2%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps.

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $35.07 No formal educational credential 5%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain, into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships, using material moving equipment. May perform a variety of other tasks relating to shipment of products. May gauge or sample shipping tanks and test them for leaks.

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Government & Public Administration $26.31 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

Teachers and Instructors, All Other

Education & Training $22.50 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 620  annual job openings

All teachers and instructors not listed separately.

Technical Writers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $33.62 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $22.97 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.

Therapists, All Other

Health Science $28.40 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All therapists not listed separately.

Tile and Stone Setters

Architecture & Construction $17.43 No formal educational credential 11%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.

Traffic Technicians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $23.00 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.

Training and Development Managers

Business Management & Administration $46.99 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.