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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $35.26 Doctoral or professional degree 6%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Public Relations Managers

Marketing $42.39 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

Public Relations Specialists

Marketing $24.92 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.

Public Safety Telecommunicators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $16.46 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 190  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.

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $24.86 High school diploma or equivalent 33%  projected growth 160  annual job openings

Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.

Purchasing Managers

Business Management & Administration $47.61 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 50  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.

Real Estate Brokers

Marketing $26.49 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $33.49 Doctoral or professional degree 10%  projected growth 10  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.

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $17.63 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair, or overhaul recreational vehicles including travel trailers. May specialize in maintaining gas, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, or chassis/towing systems as well as repairing generators, appliances, and interior components. Includes workers who perform customized van conversions.

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $16.46 No formal educational credential 4%  projected growth 240  annual job openings

Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.