Career Profile
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
Eligibility Interviewers for Government Programs determine the eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs.
General Information
Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.
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Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 24 openings per year are projected for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs.
Employment Change
Employment for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 12.8% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $19.94/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.17, while experienced workers are paid $23.36. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 174 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 196.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs are Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support, and Administration of Human Resource Programs.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs include Customer and Personal Service, English Language, and Administration and Management.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs is HS diploma or less. 55% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.