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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $28.27 Postsecondary nondegree award 9%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

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Forest and Conservation Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $18.04 Associate's degree 2%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.

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Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Health Science $19.23 Associate's degree 9%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases.

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Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

Health Science $27.44 Postsecondary nondegree award 10%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

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Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other

Health Science $31.14 Postsecondary nondegree award 9%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

All healthcare practitioners and technical workers not listed separately.

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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Architecture & Construction $22.39 Postsecondary nondegree award 13%  projected growth 180  annual job openings

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $22.25 Postsecondary nondegree award 10%  projected growth 1,510  annual job openings

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.

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Library Technicians

Education & Training $17.02 Postsecondary nondegree award 2%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.

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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Health Science $28.95 Postsecondary nondegree award 10%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

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Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $22.32 Associate's degree 11%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

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

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