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Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Provide physical education to children or adults with special needs. |
Administrative Service Managers
Oversee clerical or logistical activities for businesses. |
Administrative Services Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services. |
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers
Instruct adults in basic skills and remedial education classes. |
Advertising Sales Agents
Sell advertising space in media outlets, like television or radio. |
Agricultural Graders and Sorters
Sort or classify raw food or other agricultural products. |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
Work to make sure farms are productive and the food produced on them is safe. |
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Supervise airport ground crew in loading and unloading aircraft cargo or baggage. |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Repair aircraft engines and other systems. |
Aircraft Structure and Systems Assemblers
Assemble, fit, and install parts of aircraft. |
Airfield Operations Specialists
Make sure that flights take off and land safely. |
Animal Scientists
Conduct research on domestic farm animals. |
Applications Software Developers
Develop and modify computer applications software. |
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Compete in sporting events. |
Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Investigate weather-related phenomena to prepare weather reports and forecasts for the public. |
Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists
Operate multi-media teaching aids to use in education. |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Diagnose problems and repair cars and light trucks. |
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
Service cars, buses, trucks, boats, or other vehicles. |
Bioinformatics Scientists
Conduct research using bioinformatics theory. |
Brickmason and Stonemason Helpers
Help brickmasons, blockmasons, or stonemasons with similar duties that require less skill. |
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists
Work to clean up contaminated sites so they can be re-used. |
Bus Drivers, School
Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting. |
Chemical Plant and System Operators
Control entire chemical processes through a system of machines. |
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Provide social services to children and families to help children function better in school. |
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
Treat emotional and mental problems of children, families, or other groups. |
Coaches and Scouts
Instruct amateur or professional athletes, teaching them the fundamental skills of sports. |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators
Operate machines to coat or paint a variety of products. |
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend spraying or rolling machines to paint |
College Agricultural Sciences Teachers
Teach agriculture courses at the college level. |
College Atmospheric and Space Science Teachers
Teach college-level courses in the physical sciences. |
College Biological Science Teachers
Teach biology courses at the college level. |
College Computer Science Teachers
Teach computer science courses at the college level. |
College Cultural Studies Teachers
Teach college-level courses about the culture and development of groups. |
College Environmental Science Teachers
Teach college-level courses in environmental science. |
College Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers
Teach college-level courses in forestry and conservation. |
College Health Specialties Teachers
Teach college-level courses in health. |
College Library Science Teachers
Teach college-level courses in library science. |
College Mathematical Science Teachers
Teach math courses at the college level. |
College Political Science Teachers
Teach college-level courses in political science. |
College Social Work Teachers
Teach college-level courses in social work. |
College Sociology Teachers
Teach college-level courses in sociology. |
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Perform food service duties, including both preparing and serving food. |
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Help employers decide on appropriate pay rates and job descriptions. |
Computer Network Support Specialists
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems |
Computer Network Support Specialists
Maintain computer networks (such as local area networks and wide area networks) and troubleshoot problems. |
Computer Systems Analysts
Find solutions for data processing problems |
Computer Systems Analysts
Analyze data processing issues in science, engineering, or business to create and improve computer systems. |
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Develop solutions to problems in complex computer applications. |
Computer User Support Specialists
Provide technical assistance to computer users |
Computer User Support Specialists
Provide technical assistance to computer users. |
Computer and Information Scientists
Conduct research in the field of computer and information science. |
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Oversee information technology (IT) duties for an organization. |
Conservation Scientists
Manage and protect natural resources like soil, forests, and water. |
Customer Service Representatives
Talk directly with customers to provide information and respond to questions or complaints. |
Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators
Operate or tend machines that cut or slice materials. |
Data Warehousing Specialists
Program and design data warehouse systems. |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Use sound waves to perform diagnostic imaging exams on patients. |
Document Management Specialists
Design systems for entire organizations on how to manage documents. |
Door-To-Door Sales Workers
Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street. |
Driver/Sales Workers
Drive trucks on set routes to sell or deliver goods. |
Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors
Help individuals make school and career plans. |
Elementary School Teachers
Teach school children in first through sixth grades. |
Elementary and High School Education Administrators
Oversee the academic or administrative activities of elementary schools or high schools. |
Environmental Health and Safety Engineers
Environmental health and safety engineers create and monitor safety programs to correct potentially unsafe working conditions. |
Environmental Science Technicians
Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and find sources of pollution. |
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution |
Environmental Scientists
Research ways to remove hazards that affect people's health or the environment. |
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials. |
Executive Secretaries
Conduct research, prepare reports, handle requests for information, and perform skilled clerical duties. |
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers. |
First-line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of entertainment and recreation related workers. |
Floor Sanders and Finishers
Scrape, sand, and apply finish to wood floors. |
Food Scientists
Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to analyze foods. |
Food Service Managers
Coordinate the food and drink services for a business or organization. |
Forensic Science Technicians
Assist in investigating crimes by collecting and analyzing evidence. |
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Enforce fire regulations and recommend ways to prevent forest fires. |
Freight and Stock Laborers
Move freight, stock, or other materials by hand. |
Funeral Service Managers
Coordinate or direct the activities of funeral homes. |
Gaming Supervisors
Supervise the activities of gaming workers in casinos. |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators
Patrol and inspect casino property against cheating or other irregular activities. |
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners
Post information that allows patrons to bet on races and sporting events. |
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
Operate steam, gas, electric motor, or internal combustion engines driven by compressors. |
Geographic Information Systems Technicians
Assist scientists or others who use geographical information systems (GIS) databases. |
Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists
Research or develop geospatial technologies. |
Hand Sewers
Sew products with a needle and thread. |
Health Care Social Workers
Provide psychosocial support to people who are dealing with serious illnesses. |
Health and Safety Engineers
Promote worksite or product safety by using knowledge of industrial processes. |
Hearing Aid Specialists
Work with patients who use hearing aids. |
High School Career and Technical Education Teachers
Help high school students explore or prepare to enter a profession. |
High School Special Education Teachers
Teach high school students with educational or physical disabilities. |
High School Teachers
Teach high school students. |
Human Resources Specialists
Screen, recruit, interview, and hire workers. |
Informatics Nurse Specialists
Help to design and develop computerized health care data systems. |
Information Security Analysts
Make sure that computer networks and information are safe and secure. |
Information Security Analysts
Protect computer networks and information |
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Look for defects or problems in raw or manufactured materials. |
Insurance Sales Agents
Sell life, property, health, or other types of insurance. |
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
Design, create, or repair jewelry. |
Kindergarten and Elementary School Special Education Teachers
Teach school subjects to educationally and physically disabled elementary school children. |
Labor Relations Specialists
Resolve employment disputes between workers and managers. |
Legal Secretaries
Perform clerical duties using legal documents and procedures. |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Maintain libraries or collections of information |
Lifeguards and Ski Patrollers
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to keep people safe. |
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
Repair and open locks and make keys. |
Log Graders and Scalers
Estimate how much marketable value a log has. |
Materials Scientists
Research and study the properties of different materials, such as metals, rubber, ceramics, polymers, and glass. |
Medical Records Specialists
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. |
Medical Scientists
Conduct research to better understand human health and disease. |
Medical Secretaries
Perform secretarial tasks in hospitals, clinics, or laboratories. |
Medical and Health Services Managers
Manage or coordinate medical services in hospitals or clinics. |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Assess and treat people who struggle with addiction to substances such as alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. |
Methane/Landfill Gas Generation System Technicians
Monitor and maintain components of landfill gas collection systems. |
Middle School Career and Technical Education Teachers
Help students explore or prepare to enter the professions. |
Middle School Special Education Teachers
Teach middle school subjects to students with educational or physical disabilities. |
Middle School Teachers
Teach students who are in sixth through eighth grades in one or more subjects. |
Mine Shuttle Car Operators
Operate cars in underground mines to transport materials. |
Molders, Shapers, and Casters
Mold, shape, or form products such as food, figurines, or candles. |
Musicians and Singers
Play instruments or sing for live audiences and in recording studios. |
Natural Sciences Managers
Coordinate activities in a variety of scientific fields, such as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, or statistics. |
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Install and maintain computer network systems for businesses. |
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Install, configure, and maintain networks, operating systems, and servers |
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Test the safety of various types of structures using x-ray, ultrasound, or fiber optic equipment. |
Nonrestaurant Food Servers
Serve food to customers outside of a restaurant environment, such as hotel or hospital rooms. |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Keep work environments safe |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Analyze work environments to make sure they are safe and healthy. |
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Collect data on work environments to make sure they are safe and healthy. |
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators
Operate equipment that services oil or mining operations. |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Perform surgery on hard and soft tissues of the jaw or face. |
Parts Salespersons
Sell parts in repair shops or parts stores. |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators
Apply chemicals to lawns or farm crops to kill weeds or pests. |
Petroleum Pump System and Refinery Operators
Operate systems that refine petroleum. |
Plasterers and Stucco Masons
Apply plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials to walls. |
Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter Helpers
Help pipelayers, plumbers, and steamfitters by performing similar duties that require less skill. |
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Work with pipelines that carry water, air, or other liquids or gases. |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Maintain order and protect lives and property by enforcing laws. |
Political Scientists
Research a wide variety of political issues and test theories. |
Postal Service Clerks
Perform a variety of clerical tasks in post offices. |
Postal Service Mail Carriers
Sort mail, and deliver mail on a regular route. |
Postal Service Mail Sorters
Examine, sort, and route mail for distribution. |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
Coordinate administrative activities for a U.S. post office. |
Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Electrical and Electronics Repairers
Inspect and maintain electrical equipment in power generating stations, substations, and in-service relays. |
Preschool Special Education Teachers
Teach school subjects to physically or educationally disabled students. |
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Work with and monitor offenders to prevent them from committing new crimes. |
Product Safety Engineers
Develop and conduct tests to evaluate product safety levels. |
Project Management Specialists
Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. |
Public Address System and Other Announcers
Make announcements over public address systems at sporting or other public events. |
Public Relations Specialists
Create a public image for their organization or product. |
Quarry Rock Splitters
Use tools to separate blocks of stone from a quarry. |
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
Operate railroad track switches. |
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
Diagnose and repair recreational vehicles, including trailers. |
Regulatory Affairs Specialists
Coordinate regulatory procedures, including audits and inspections. |
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Study a variety of topics using remote sensing techniques. |
Remote Sensing Technicians
Assist scientists using remote sensing techniques. |
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
Create systems to reduce the risk of theft in retail stores. |
Retail Salespersons
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, clothes, or automobiles, in stores. |
Risk Management Specialists
Identify risks to an organization. |
Sailors and Marine Oilers
Perform a variety of tasks on ships. |
Sales Engineers
Sell complex and scientific products or services. |
Sales Managers
Coordinate the process of getting a product or service to a customer. |
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Sell services to individuals or businesses |
School Bus Drivers
Transport students or special-needs clients by bus. |
School Psychologists
Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. |
Search Marketing Strategists
Increase the visibility and use of web sites. |
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Perform routine clerical duties such as organizing files or answering phone calls. |
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms. |
Security Guards
Patrol property to prevent theft or other illegal activities. |
Security Management Specialists
Make sure organizations are secure by identifying risks and putting security measures in place. |
Security Managers
Direct an organization's safety and security policies. |
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Install or repair security and fire alarm equipment. |
Segmental Pavers
Lay out, cut, and put into place segmental paving units. |
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
Teach courses that do not normally lead to a degree. |
Semiconductor Processors
Perform a variety of different duties during the production of electronic semiconductors. |
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Operators
Operate machines that separate, filter, and perform other processes on materials. |
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. |
Set and Exhibit Designers
Design special movie, TV, and theater sets, or other special exhibits. |
Sewing Machine Operators
Operate sewing machines to make clothes or other products. |
Shampooers
Shampoo and rinse customers' hair. |
Sheet Metal Workers
Make or install products that are made from thin metal sheets. |
Ship Engineers
Supervise crew members who operate and maintain engines and other machinery on ships. |
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
Keep records and monitor incoming and outgoing shipments. |
Shoe Machine Operators
Operate a variety of machines that produce shoes. |
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
Make or repair leather products. |
Short Order Cooks
Prepare and cook foods that only take a short time to make. |
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. |
Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Install, inspect, or maintain electric gate crossings and signal equipment. |
Skincare Specialists
Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance a customers' appearance. |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers
Perform slaughtering and meat-packing tasks. |
Slot Supervisors
Supervise the activities of slot department workers in casinos. |
Social Science Research Assistants
Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. |
Social and Community Service Managers
Plan, direct, and coordinate activities for social service programs. |
Social and Human Service Assistants
Help people get through difficult times or get extra support. |
Sociologists
Study the behavior of people in groups. |
Software Developers
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. |
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Software quality assurance analysts and testers identify problems with applications or programs and report defects. |
Software Quality Assurance Engineers
Test software for problems. |
Soil and Plant Scientists
Research the breeding, production, and management of crops, trees, and plants. |
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Evaluate and analyze sites for solar energy systems, such as solar roof panels or water heaters. |
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Install and maintain solar photovoltaic systems on roofs. |
Solar Thermal Technicians
Install or repair solar systems that are designed to collect solar-heated water. |
Sound Engineering Technicians
Operate equipment to record, mix, or synchronize sound. |
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Teach middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities |
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Teach high school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities |
Speech-Language Pathologists
Assess and treat people with speech or language problems. |
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Assist speech-language pathologists. |
Sports Medicine Physicians
Diagnose and treat injuries that have occurred during physical activity. |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Operate stationary engines, boilers, or other equipment to provide utilities to buildings. |
Statistical Assistants
Prepare statistical data for reports. |
Statisticians
Create usable information out of numbers and data. |
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
Coordinate and oversee merchandise or supplies in stores, stockrooms, or warehouses. |
Stockers and Order Fillers
Receive, store, and issue merchandise |
Stonemasons
Build stone structures such as walks or walls. |
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Raise, place, and join iron or steel pieces to form structures. |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Fabricate and fit parts of metal products together. |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Work one-on-one or with groups to help people with drug, alcohol, and other problems. |
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
Teach on a short-term basis as a replacement teacher |
Subway and Streetcar Operators
Operate a subway or elevated suburban trains to transport passengers. |
Supervisors of Administrative Support Workers
Supervise the activities of clerical staff. |
Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers
Directly supervise the activities of construction or extraction workers. |
Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Supervise the activities of correctional officers and jailers. |
Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Directly supervise the work of agricultural, forestry, and fishing workers. |
Supervisors of Firefighters
Supervise the activities of firefighters. |
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Directly supervise workers who serve and prepare food. |
Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers
Directly supervise the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers. |
Supervisors of Housekeepers and Janitors
Supervise the work of housekeepers or janitors. |
Supervisors of Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Supervise the work of landscaping and groundskeeping workers. |
Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Directly supervise the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. |
Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
Directly supervise the work of salespeople who do not work in retail establishments. |
Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
Supervise personal service workers, such as flight attendants, hairdressers, or caddies. |
Supervisors of Police Officers
Supervise the activities of police officers. |
Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers. |
Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Directly supervise sales workers in retail businesses. |
Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Workers
Directly supervise the work of transportation and material-moving machine operators. |
Supply Chain Managers
Work to make sure businesses run efficiently. |
Surgeons
Treat diseases and injuries through surgical procedures. |
Surgical Assistants
Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. |
Surgical Assistants
Assist surgeons during surgery. |
Surgical Technologists
Prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors and nurses during surgery. |
Survey Researchers
Develop or conduct telephone, mail, or internet surveys. |
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Help surveyors keep boundary lines clear in construction projects. |
Surveyors
Make exact measurements to determine property boundaries. |
Sustainability Specialists
Work to make businesses more environmentally friendly. |
Switchboard Operators
Operate telephone equipment to forward calls or relay messages. |
Synthetic and Glass Fiber Extruding and Forming Machine Operators
Operate or tend machines that form continuous filaments from synthetic materials. |
Systems Software Developers
Research, design, and create systems-level software for a variety of applications. |
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
Load and unload materials from tank cars, trucks, or ships using equipment. |
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Design or configure voice, video, and data communications systems. |
Tile and Marble Setters
Apply tile and marble to walls, floors, ceilings, roof decks, and other surfaces. |
Title Examiners and Searchers
Find and summarize legal information from various documents. |
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
Smooth, sharpen, polish, or grind metal objects. |
Training and Development Specialists
Design and conduct training for employees. |
Transportation Security Screeners
Screen passengers, baggage, or cargo to make sure travelers are safe. |
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Make sure that an organization's transportation, storage, and distribution tasks are running smoothly. |
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Weld or join metal pieces together using hand-welding, flame-cutting, or brazing tools. |
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Operators
Operate welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots. |
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. |
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives of Technical or Scientific Products
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to business, government agencies, or other organizations. |
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Inspect, adjust, or repair wind turbines. |
Wood Sawing Machine Operators
Operate wood sawing machines. |