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Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Marketing $27.82 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 130  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 $21.68 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 330  annual job openings

All protective service workers not listed separately.

Psychiatric Aides

Health Science $17.80 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies.

Psychiatrists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 17%  projected growth 0  annual job openings

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Education & Training $28.29 Doctoral or professional degree 14%  projected growth 10  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 $56.09 Bachelor's degree 18%  projected growth 20  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 $27.49 Bachelor's degree 16%  projected growth 120  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 $18.64 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 80  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.

Purchasing Managers

Business Management & Administration $56.47 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 20  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.

Radiation Therapists

Health Science $42.37 Associate's degree 11%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.