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Library Assistants, Clerical

Business Management & Administration $19.32 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.

Life Scientists, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $46.99 Bachelor's degree 14%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

All life scientists not listed separately.

Light Truck Drivers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $20.38 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 1,630  annual job openings

Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.

Loan Interviewers and Clerks

Finance $23.56 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings, reports, and documents to appraisal department. Review loan papers to ensure completeness, and complete transactions between loan establishment, borrowers, and sellers upon approval of loan.

Loan Officers

Finance $36.67 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 330  annual job openings

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants

Human Services $17.53 High school diploma or equivalent 44%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Provide personal items to patrons or customers in locker rooms, dressing rooms, or coatrooms.

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

Manufacturing $22.34 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.

Locomotive Engineers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $31.03 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations.

Lodging Managers

Hospitality & Tourism $22.58 High school diploma or equivalent 29%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Log Graders and Scalers

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $28.29 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Grade logs or estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood in sorting yards, millpond, log deck, or similar locations. Inspect logs for defects or measure logs to determine volume.