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Project Management Specialists

Business Management & Administration $47.13 Bachelor's degree 6%  projected growth 3,990  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 $32.63 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 770  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 $19.10 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 1,080  annual job openings

All protective service workers not listed separately.

Psychiatrists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 8%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

Psychologists, All Other

Human Services $51.35 Master's degree 4%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

All psychologists not listed separately.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $41.04 Doctoral or professional degree 14%  projected growth 100  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 $58.76 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 270  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 $33.86 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 500  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 $24.81 High school diploma or equivalent 16%  projected growth 200  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 $22.58 High school diploma or equivalent 47%  projected growth 30  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.