High School Diploma – or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Career Overview Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions. Also Known As Fire Management Officer Fire Prevention Technician Forest Officer Forest Patrolman Alternate Job Titles District Ranger Environmental Protection Fire Control Officer Fire Management Officer Fire Management Technician Fire …

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Firefighters

Career Overview Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance. Also Known As Fire Engineer Fire Equipment Operator Firefighter Wildland Firefighter Alternate Job Titles Airport Firefighter Apparatus Operator …

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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Career Overview Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control. Also Known As Engine Boss Fire Battalion Chief Fire Captain Fire Chief Alternate Job Titles Battalion Chief Captain Chief Crew Boss Crew Chief Damage Prevention Coordinator Deputy Fire Marshal District Fire Management Officer Division Chief Engine Boss Engine …

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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Career Overview Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers. Also Known As Correctional Officer Captain Correctional Supervisor Alternate Job Titles Commissary Manager Correction Officer Supervisor Correction Warden Correctional Captain Correctional Case Records Supervisor Correctional Housing Unit Manager Correctional Officer Captain Correctional Program Supervisor Correctional Supervisor Corrections Lieutenant Detention Director Detention Supervisor Guard …

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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Career Overview Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force. Also Known As Lieutenant Patrol Sergeant Police Captain Police Sergeant Alternate Job Titles Captain Chief Deputy Community Relations Police Lieutenant Deputy Chief Sheriff Deputy Sheriff Desk Sergeant Detective Chief Detective Lieutenant Detective Sergeant Detective Supervisor Harbor Patrol Chief Harbor Police Launch Commander Homicide …

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Endoscopy Technicians

Career Overview Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens. Also Known As Certified Endo Tech (Certified Endoscopy Technician) Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) Endoscopy Technician (Endoscopy Tech) GI Tech (Gastrointestinal Technician) Alternate Job Titles Certified Endo Tech (Certified Endoscopy …

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Pharmacy Aides

Career Overview Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling. Also Known As Certified Pharmacist Assistant Pharmacy Aide Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Clerk Alternate Job Titles Certified Pharmacist Assistant Dispensary Attendant Drug Clerk Drug Purchaser Front Counter Clerk Pharmaceutical …

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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Career Overview Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under …

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Medical Equipment Preparers

Career Overview Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment. Also Known As Central Service Technician (CST) Central Sterile Supply Technician (CSS Technician) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Sterile Processing Technician (Sterile Processing Tech) Alternate Job Titles Aseptic Technician (Aseptic Tech) Bandage Maker …

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Physical Therapist Aides

Career Overview Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area. Also Known As Physical Therapist Aide (PTA) Physical Therapy Aide (PTA) PT Tech (Physical Therapy Technician) Rehabilitation Technician (Rehabilitation Tech) Alternate Job …

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