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Careers in Government and Public Administration

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Accountants and Auditors
Accountants and auditors assemble, analyze, and check the accuracy of financial information.
Aerospace Engineers
Aerospace engineers design, construct, and test parts for aircraft, spacecraft, and weapons
Agents and Business Managers
Agents and business managers advise writers, performers, and athletes on business details.
Agricultural Inspectors
Agricultural inspectors determine if farmers and food processors are using safe methods to care for livestock and to process food.
Air Traffic Controllers
Air traffic controllers coordinate air flights to make sure that pilots and passengers travel safely.
Airplane Pilots
Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
Animal Control Workers
Animal control workers enforce animal control laws.
Appraisers and Assessors
Appraisers and assessors estimate the value of items such as buildings, art, or antiques.
Bailiffs
Bailiffs enforce the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
Bill and Account Collectors
Bill and account collectors locate and seek payment from people, called debtors, who have overdue bills.
Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks
Bookkeeping and accounting clerks manage the financial records of companies or clients.
Budget Analysts
Budget analysts help prepare and manage budgets.
Business Executives
Executives run companies or government agencies. They create plans to help their organizations grow.
Chemical Engineers
Chemical engineers solve problems that involve using or making chemicals.
Chemical Plant Operators
Chemical plant operators run the machines and control the processes used when making chemicals.
Chemists
Chemists investigate the behavior of atoms and molecules.
Civil Engineers
Civil engineering is responsible for the construction of many man-made wonders. It's also one of the oldest kinds of engineering.
Commercial Fishers
Commercial fishers catch ocean fish and other marine life using nets, hooks, and traps.
Compliance Officers and Inspectors
Compliance officers and inspectors enforce rules that protect the public.
Computer Engineers
Computer engineers design and test computer hardware and software.
Computer Operators
Computer operators load, run, and monitor computer systems.
Computer Programmers
Computer programmers write and test the instructions that computers follow to perform tasks.
Computer Security Specialists
Computer security specialists set up plans to protect companies' information and technology from outsiders.
Computer Support Specialists
Computer support specialists help people solve their computer problems.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer and information systems managers direct the work of computer-related workers.
Conservation Scientists
Conservation scientists manage, develop, and help protect soil and rangelands.
Construction Managers
Construction managers schedule and coordinate the work on construction projects.
Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and building inspectors inspect new or remodeled structures.
Construction and Well Drillers
Construction and well drillers use equipment to drill holes in the earth to take samples or to insert pipes.
Coroners
Coroners work to find the cause of deaths that are accidental, violent, or unexplained.
Corrections Officers
Corrections officers keep order and enforce rules in jails and prisons.
Couriers and Messengers
Couriers and messengers pick up and deliver letters, documents, and packages.
Court Clerks
Court clerks process legal records and perform other duties for a court of law.
Court Reporters
Court reporters record official court proceedings using stenotype machines.
Data Entry Keyers
Data entry keyers use computers to enter numbers and information into a database.
Database Administrators
Database administrators create and maintain computer database systems.
Detectives and Investigators
Detectives and investigators gather facts and evidence for criminal cases.
Drafters
Drafters make detailed drawings of objects that will be manufactured or built.
Economists
Economists study laws and market forces to understand and predict changes in business cycles.
Editors
Editors select and prepare written material for newspapers, magazines, and books.
Embalmers
Embalmers make sure that a deceased body is cleaned, preserved, and made presentable for funeral rites.
Engineering Managers
Engineering managers plan and design new products and systems.
Engineering Technicians
Engineering technicians design, test, and assess products to improve them.
Executive Secretaries
Executive secretaries assist managers and direct office activities.
Explosives Workers
Explosives workers use explosive devices to demolish rock or structures.
Financial Analysts
Financial analysts collect, analyze, and interpret financial information.
Financial Managers
Financial managers take care of the budgets and investments for companies.
Fire Fighters
Fire fighters put out fires and rescue people who are in danger.
Fire Inspectors
Fire inspectors inspect buildings to detect fire hazards.
Fire Investigators
Fire investigators determine the origin and causes of fires.
Fish and Game Wardens
Fish and game wardens enforce the laws that protect fish and wildlife.
Forensic Science Technicians
Forensic science technicians study physical evidence in order to solve crimes.
Foresters
Foresters manage, use, and help protect forests and other natural resources.
Forestry Technicians
Forestry technicians help develop and protect forests.
General Construction Workers
General construction workers carry out semi-skilled tasks in many areas of construction.
General Office Clerks
General office clerks perform a variety of duties that help keep offices running.
Government Benefits Interviewers
Government benefits interviewers help determine if people qualify for government assistance.
Hazardous Material Workers
Hazardous materials workers remove and dispose of harmful materials.
Health Services Administrators
Health services administrators plan and direct the delivery of health care.
Highway Maintenance Workers
Highway maintenance workers make basic repairs to highways and rural roads.
Human Resources Managers
Human resources managers plan and direct policies about employees.
Industrial Engineers
Industrial engineers design systems for producing goods.
Interpreters and Translators
Interpreters and translators convert spoken or written words from one language into another.
Janitors
Janitors keep buildings clean and in good condition.
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers
Laundry and dry cleaning workers receive, clean, and press clothing and other articles.
Law Clerks
Law clerks research, write, and read legal arguments. They summarize information for lawyers or judges.
Lawyers
Lawyers study, explain, and apply laws to specific problems.
Legal Secretaries
Legal secretaries perform clerical duties in law offices. They must be familiar with legal procedures.
License Clerks
License clerks issue licenses to people who meet the requirements.
Mail Carriers
Mail carriers deliver mail to homes and businesses along an established route.
Mail Clerks
Mail clerks sort, distribute, and prepare mail for offices or customers.
Market Research Analysts
Market research analysts gather data to help organizations make decisions about products and services.
Medical Scientists
Medical scientists conduct research to find causes of and treatments for disease.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Occupational health and safety specialists investigate workplaces. They recommend ways to remove health hazards.
Office Managers
Office managers plan and oversee the work of office staff.
Paralegals
Paralegals research and investigate facts for lawyers.
Park Naturalists
Park naturalists create programs to teach park visitors about natural areas.
Parking Enforcement Officers
Parking enforcement officers check cars parked in metered and limited-time spaces. They leave tickets on cars parked over the time limits.
Parking Lot Attendants
Parking lot attendants park cars in lots and garages, or assist customers in parking cars.
Pest Control Workers
Pest control workers use chemicals and other methods to destroy or repel bugs and rodents.
Police Patrol Officers
Police patrol officers keep order in their communities and make sure that people follow laws.
Political Scientists
Political scientists study political systems, political behavior, and public policy.
Postal Clerks
Postal clerks help customers and ensure that mail is collected, sorted, and paid for.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
Postmasters and mail superintendents direct the services and workers at post offices.
Power Plant Operators
Power plant operators control the machinery that makes electricity. They also control the flow of power over the lines.
Probation Officers
Probation officers help legal offenders become productive in the community.
Public Relations Specialists
Public relations specialists help build a positive public image for organizations.
Receptionists
Receptionists greet visitors and determine whom they need to see or where they need to go.
Roustabouts
Roustabouts do general maintenance and construction work at oil fields.
Safety Engineers
Safety engineers look for ways to prevent accidents in the workplace.
School Counselors
School counselors help students learn about career and education choices.
Secretaries
Secretaries perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties needed to run an office.
Security Guards
Security guards provide protection to their employers. They protect property from illegal entry, vandalism, theft, and fire.
Sheriffs
Sheriffs and deputy sheriffs enforce the law at the county level.
Social Science Research Assistants
Social science research assistants gather and analyze data.
Social Workers
Social workers help people solve social, financial, and health problems.
Social and Community Service Managers
Social and community service managers plan and direct social service programs.
Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and human service assistants help clients get social services.
Sociologists
Sociologists study human society and social behavior.
Statistical Clerks
Statistical clerks gather information and analyze it using statistics.
Statisticians
Statisticians apply their knowledge of math to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Surveying and mapping technicians help surveyors measure and map land.
Surveyors
Surveyors measure and map land, air space, and water boundaries.
Tax Examiners
Tax examiners determine the amount of taxes owed.
Trash Collectors
Trash collectors collect garbage and transport it to dumps or landfills.
Typists and Word Processors
Typists and word processors prepare documents and other print materials using computer software.
Urban and Regional Planners
Urban and regional planners conduct studies and develop proposals. They plan for the overall growth and improvement of urban, suburban, and rural areas.
Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water treatment plant operators treat water so that it is safe to drink.