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Public Safety Telecommunicators

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $18.61 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 380  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 $61.11 Bachelor's degree 11%  projected growth 220  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 $39.29 Associate's degree 12%  projected growth 40  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.

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Manufacturing $27.00 Associate's degree 11%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

Repair, install, or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.

Radiologists

Health Science $115.00 Doctoral or professional degree 8%  projected growth 560  annual job openings

Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds. May perform minimally invasive medical procedures and tests.

Rail Car Repairers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $29.76 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $37.05 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Conductors coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or freight trains. Yardmasters review train schedules and switching orders and coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains and yard switching.

Real Estate Brokers

Marketing $36.93 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 620  annual job openings

Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.

Real Estate Sales Agents

Marketing $22.38 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 1,740  annual job openings

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.

Receptionists and Information Clerks

Business Management & Administration $15.22 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 5,400  annual job openings

Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.