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Public Safety Telecommunicators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $34.99 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 760  annual job openings

Operate telephone, radio, or other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance at 9-1-1 public safety answering points and emergency operations centers. Take information from the public and other sources regarding crimes, threats, disturbances, acts of terrorism, fires, medical emergencies, and other public safety matters. May coordinate and provide information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May access sensitive databases and other information sources as needed. May provide additional instructions to callers based on knowledge of and certification in law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical procedures.

Purchasing Managers

Business Management & Administration $70.91 Bachelor's degree 15%  projected growth 730  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Manufacturing $33.94 Associate's degree 7%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Repair, install, or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.

Radiologists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 5%  projected growth 1,200  annual job openings

Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds. May perform minimally invasive medical procedures and tests.

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $33.28 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Conductors coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or freight trains. Yardmasters review train schedules and switching orders and coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains and yard switching.

Real Estate Sales Agents

Marketing $28.33 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 3,320  annual job openings

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

Receptionists and Information Clerks

Business Management & Administration $18.00 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 10,740  annual job openings

Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $62.07 Doctoral or professional degree 5%  projected growth 220  annual job openings

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Recreation Workers

Hospitality & Tourism $16.49 High school diploma or equivalent 21%  projected growth 7,360  annual job openings

Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.

Recreational Therapists

Health Science $40.26 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.