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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

Education & Training $19.32 Master's degree 7%  projected growth 70  annual job openings

Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $25.16 Associate's degree 17%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.

Light Truck Drivers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $16.27 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 590  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.

Locomotive Engineers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $30.84 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 30  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 $25.00 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 30  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 $20.10 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 20  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.

Logisticians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $34.28 Bachelor's degree 30%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.

Machinists

Manufacturing $22.57 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Health Science $32.28 Associate's degree 8%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Manufacturing $17.06 High school diploma or equivalent 6%  projected growth 840  annual job openings

Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.