Court Clerks perform administrative duties in the judicial system, including maintaining court records, managing case files, and assisting judges.
Financial Examiners ensure compliance with laws governing financial institutions and transactions. They review balance sheets, evaluate risk, and ensure financial stability.
Policy Analysts research, evaluate, and develop policies and programs. They work to address social, economic, and environmental issues.
Urban Planners develop plans and programs for land use in urban areas. They work to create sustainable and functional communities.
Coroners investigate deaths, determine causes, and complete death certificates. They work closely with law enforcement and medical professionals.
Appraisers assess the value of properties, including real estate and personal property, for sales, taxation, and insurance purposes.
Construction and Building Inspectors examine buildings, highways, streets, bridges, dams, and other structures to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
Eligibility Interviewers determine eligibility for applicants seeking assistance from government programs and resources.
Jonathan Van Roekel is the interim executive director of Lake County Resources, a nonprofit in Lakeview, Oregon, that bolsters the resilience of rural communities to the impacts of climate change and economic hardship.
If you enjoy negotiating, defending, and debating ideas and topics, performing a variety of duties that may change, planning activities and working cooperatively, or working with details, a career in Government and Public Administration might be perfect for you. This pathway is ideal for those who are patient, service-minded, well-organized, problem solvers, and good communicators.
Career Planning
Here are three careers in high demand right now in Oregon.
Education: High School to Postsecondary Training
Annual Average Wage: $50,342
Duties: Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources.
Why it's in demand: As social services expand, the need for eligibility interviewers who can accurately assess and process applications continues to grow.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Annual Average Wage: $75,950
Duties: Develop plans and programs for land use in urban areas, aiming to create sustainable and functional communities.
Why it's in demand: As urban areas continue to grow, the demand for planners who can design efficient and sustainable living environments is increasing.
Education: Master's Degree
Annual Average Wage: $69,700
Duties: Research, evaluate, and develop policies and programs to address social, economic, and environmental issues.
Why it's in demand: With the growing need for effective policies to tackle various challenges, policy analysts play a crucial role in shaping and implementing public programs.
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