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Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

Government & Public Administration $24.76 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate operational, administrative, management, and support services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Education & Training $69.43 Doctoral or professional degree 13%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Power Plant Operators

Manufacturing $37.57 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.

Procurement Clerks

Business Management & Administration $23.65 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.

Production Workers, All Other

Manufacturing $22.24 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

All production workers not listed separately.

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Manufacturing $24.45 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.

Project Management Specialists

Business Management & Administration $47.30 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 240  annual job openings

Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Marketing $27.76 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).

Protective Service Workers, All Other

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $23.90 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

All protective service workers not listed separately.

Psychiatric Aides

Health Science $20.11 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies.