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Training and Development Managers

Business Management & Administration $58.03 Bachelor's degree 12%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

Training and Development Specialists

Business Management & Administration $33.90 Bachelor's degree 14%  projected growth 1,590  annual job openings

Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.

Transit and Railroad Police

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security $48.89 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.

Transportation Inspectors

Government & Public Administration $33.02 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified.

Transportation Security Screeners

Government & Public Administration $22.24 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 170  annual job openings

Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. May operate basic security equipment such as x-ray machines and hand wands at screening checkpoints.

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $48.49 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 270  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

Tree Trimmers and Pruners

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources $21.36 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 470  annual job openings

Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts.

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Hospitality & Tourism $18.36 High school diploma or equivalent 29%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.

Upholsterers

Manufacturing $16.25 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.

Urban and Regional Planners

Government & Public Administration $36.90 Master's degree 8%  projected growth 120  annual job openings

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.