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First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $26.79 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Hospitality & Tourism $20.43 High school diploma or equivalent 25%  projected growth 630  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Hospitality & Tourism $21.35 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $35.12 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Manufacturing $33.60 High school diploma or equivalent 1%  projected growth 310  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators. Excludes team or work leaders.

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders

Manufacturing $18.08 No formal educational credential 10%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment.

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

Manufacturing $15.79 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Operate or tend cooking equipment, such as steam cooking vats, deep fry cookers, pressure cookers, kettles, and boilers, to prepare food products.

Food Service Managers

Hospitality & Tourism $30.00 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $40.73 Doctoral or professional degree 7%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $29.20 High school diploma or equivalent 17%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.