Service Occupations

Amusement and recreation attendants

(O*NET 39-3091.00)

Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facilities. May schedule use of recreations facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants of sporting events or recreational pursuits, or operate amusement concessions and rides.

2008 employment: 263,000

Projected 2008–2018 employment change: About as fast as average

Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Short-term on-the-job training

Animal control workers

(O*NET 33-9011.00)

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

2008 employment: 16,100

Projected 2008–2018 employment change: About as fast as average