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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $18.13 Associate's degree 10%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $30.17 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

Architecture & Construction $22.69 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Human Services $16.00 High school diploma or equivalent 20%  projected growth 260  annual job openings

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Manufacturing $18.42 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend machines, such as glass-forming machines, plodder machines, and tuber machines, to shape and form products such as glassware, food, rubber, soap, brick, tile, clay, wax, tobacco, or cosmetics.

Facilities Managers

Business Management & Administration $43.63 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

Family Medicine Physicians

Health Science $104.57 Doctoral or professional degree 8%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $28.64 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.

Financial and Investment Analysts

Finance $37.79 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.

Financial Examiners

Government & Public Administration $41.89 Bachelor's degree 9%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.