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Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Architecture & Construction $22.43 High school diploma or equivalent 3%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps.

Surveyors

Architecture & Construction $30.73 Bachelor's degree 2%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.

Teachers and Instructors, All Other

Education & Training $27.82 Bachelor's degree 8%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

All teachers and instructors not listed separately.

Technical Writers

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $27.58 Bachelor's degree 14%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

Training and Development Managers

Business Management & Administration $48.07 Bachelor's degree 13%  projected growth 10  annual job openings

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

Training and Development Specialists

Business Management & Administration $26.86 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 140  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.

Transportation Inspectors

Government & Public Administration $24.47 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 20  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, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $40.30 High school diploma or equivalent 14%  projected growth 30  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.

Travel Agents

Hospitality & Tourism $17.64 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients' travel problems.

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Hospitality & Tourism $15.33 High school diploma or equivalent 25%  projected growth 10  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.