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Construction Laborers

Architecture & Construction $20.56 No formal educational credential 14%  projected growth 330  annual job openings

Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

Construction Managers

Architecture & Construction $49.59 Bachelor's degree 17%  projected growth 130  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

Hospitality & Tourism $17.63 No formal educational credential 14%  projected growth 190  annual job openings

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

Cooks, Restaurant

Hospitality & Tourism $18.85 No formal educational credential 71%  projected growth 470  annual job openings

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Cost Estimators

Architecture & Construction $36.00 Bachelor's degree 4%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

Counselors, All Other

Human Services $17.90 Master's degree 18%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All counselors not listed separately.

Counter and Rental Clerks

Marketing $19.03 No formal educational credential 20%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Government & Public Administration $22.54 High school diploma or equivalent 9%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; and record data, administer tests, or collect fees.

Crossing Guards and Flaggers

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $18.18 No formal educational credential 30%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

Curators

Education & Training $26.00 Master's degree 20%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.