Postal service mail carriers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$49,960/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …→ Limited Growth
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Serve the Community
Everyday roles that keep society running. Public service includes essential everyday work.
Emergency medical technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$35,470/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady
Social and community service managers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$78,240/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
Court, municipal, and license clerks
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$47,700/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
Disaster relief coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Grant writers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$54,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Public affairs specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Volunteer coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Immigration services officers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$64,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Tribal government administrators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,100/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Grant program officers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Refugee resettlement coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Community organizers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Voter registration coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$38,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Peace corps volunteers coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Homeless services coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$46,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Cultural affairs directors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Historic preservation specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Youth program directors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Food bank coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Municipal clerks
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$46,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Veterans affairs counselors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
International aid workers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Senior services coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Civic engagement directors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Tribal liaison officers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Digital equity coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Public land managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Census outreach coordinators
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Crossing guards and flaggers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$35,610/yrHigh school diploma (many entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's (management/specialize…↗ Steady
Funeral service managers, directors, and morticians
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$58,890/yrHigh school diploma (many entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's (management/specialize…↗ Steady
FBI Agent
FBI Special Agents investigate federal crimes including terrorism, cybercrime, organized crime, and public corruption.
$92,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
Secret Service Agent
Secret Service Agents protect the President, Vice President, and other high-ranking officials, and investigate financia…
$88,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
CIA Analyst
CIA Analysts collect and evaluate intelligence information to advise policymakers on national security threats and fore…
$82,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↑ Above Average
Crime Scene Investigator
Crime Scene Investigators collect and analyze physical evidence from crime scenes to help solve criminal cases.
$62,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …⇧ Strong
Parole Officer
Parole Officers supervise individuals who have been released from prison on parole.
$58,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
Homeland Security Specialist
Homeland Security Specialists work to protect the nation from threats including terrorism, natural disasters, and cyber…
$78,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↑ Above Average
Public Administrator
Public Administrators manage government agencies and programs, overseeing budgets, staff, and public services.
$72,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady