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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

Education & Training $35.37 Master's degree 10%  projected growth 260  annual job openings

Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.

Library Assistants, Clerical

Business Management & Administration $17.33 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.

Life Scientists, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $38.05 Bachelor's degree 21%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All life scientists not listed separately.

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $29.99 Associate's degree 10%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.

Light Truck Drivers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $21.43 High school diploma or equivalent 23%  projected growth 2,060  annual job openings

Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.

Lodging Managers

Hospitality & Tourism $40.89 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Logisticians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $36.34 Bachelor's degree 39%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.

Machinists

Manufacturing $28.01 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 1,080  annual job openings

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Health Science $44.42 Associate's degree 3%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Hospitality & Tourism $15.11 No formal educational credential 1%  projected growth 1,330  annual job openings

Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties may include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming.