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Construction Managers

Architecture & Construction $47.47 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 720  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

Conveyor Operators and Tenders

Architecture & Construction $20.79 No formal educational credential 6%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles. May control speed and routing of materials or products.

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

Hospitality & Tourism $18.17 No formal educational credential 7%  projected growth 1,100  annual job openings

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

Cooks, Restaurant

Hospitality & Tourism $17.40 No formal educational credential 46%  projected growth 4,850  annual job openings

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Cooks, Short Order

Hospitality & Tourism $17.56 No formal educational credential 12%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables.

Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders

Manufacturing $18.20 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Operate or tend equipment such as cooling and freezing units, refrigerators, batch freezers, and freezing tunnels, to cool or freeze products, food, blood plasma, and chemicals.

Costume Attendants

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $22.64 High school diploma or equivalent 55%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.

Counselors, All Other

Human Services $17.66 Master's degree 6%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

All counselors not listed separately.

Counter and Rental Clerks

Marketing $17.28 No formal educational credential 1%  projected growth 510  annual job openings

Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Government & Public Administration $24.00 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 870  annual job openings

Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; and record data, administer tests, or collect fees.