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Business Operations Specialists, All Other

Business Management & Administration $20.76 Bachelor's degree 3%  projected growth 830  annual job openings

All business operations specialists not listed separately.

Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $18.37 Associate's degree 4%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $18.08 Bachelor's degree 19%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $20.02 Postsecondary nondegree award 15%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.

Chefs and Head Cooks

Hospitality & Tourism $16.24 High school diploma or equivalent 34%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Chemical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $45.44 Bachelor's degree 14%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.

Chemists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $28.57 Bachelor's degree 15%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

Chiropractors

Health Science $30.99 Doctoral or professional degree 17%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic misalignment.

Civil Engineers

Architecture & Construction $28.98 Bachelor's degree 16%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Finance $17.90 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 200  annual job openings

Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims.