Careers in Government and Public Administration

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Executing governmental functions to include Governance; National Security; Foreign Service; Planning; Revenue and Taxation; Regulation; and Management and Administration at the local, state, and federal levels.
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Social and Community Service Managers

plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
$75140

PR Specialists

promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.
$71940

Construction and Building Inspectors

inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
$66470

Broadcast News Analysts

analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.
$66000

Reporters

collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.
$66000

Assessors

appraise real and personal property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.
$65630

Tax Examiners

determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.
$62040

City and Regional Planning Aides

compile data from various sources, such as maps, reports, and field and file investigations, for use by city planner in making planning studies.
$53560

Legislators

develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.
$53560

Postal Service Mail Carriers

sort and deliver mail for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot. Includes postal service mail carriers employed by USPS contractors.
$53180

Tax Preparers

prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
$52710

Statistical Assistants

compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.
$52120

Postal Service Mail Machine Operators

prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Examine, sort, and route mail. Load, operate, and occasionally adjust and repair mail processing, sorting, and canceling machinery. Keep records of shipments, pouches, and sacks, and perform other duties related to mail handling within the postal service. Includes postal service mail sorters and processors employed by USPS contractors.
$51440

Postal Service Clerks

perform any combination of tasks in a United States Postal Service (USPS) post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags; and examine mail for correct postage. Includes postal service clerks employed by USPS contractors.
$51200

Mapping Technicians

calculate mapmaking information from field notes, and draw and verify accuracy of topographical maps.
$49770

Surveying Technicians

adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the theodolite and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers.
$49770

Government Programs Interviewers

determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.
$47990

Utilities Meter Readers

read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.
$46160

Court Clerks

perform clerical duties in court of law; prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges; and contact witnesses, attorneys, and litigants to obtain information for court.
$43490

License Clerks

issue licenses or permits to qualified applicants. Obtain necessary information, record data, advise applicants on requirements, collect fees, and issue licenses. May conduct oral, written, visual, or performance testing.
$43490
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