Legislators
Tasks Include:
- Analyze and understand the local and national implications of proposed legislation.
- Appoint nominees to leadership posts, or approve such appointments.
- Confer with colleagues to formulate positions and strategies pertaining to pending issues.
- Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure.
- Develop expertise in subject matters related to committee assignments.
- Hear testimony from constituents, representatives of interest groups, board and commission members, and others with an interest in bills or issues under consideration.
- Keep abreast of the issues affecting constituents by making personal visits and phone calls, reading local newspapers, and viewing or listening to local broadcasts.
- Maintain knowledge of relevant national and international current events.
- Make decisions that balance the perspectives of private citizens, public officials, and party leaders.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: No Data
National: +4.1%
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Job Zone:
Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$47,290.00
State
$55,510.00
Regional
Legislators
Description
| Career Cluster: | Government & Public Administration
|
Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.
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Legislators
Tasks
Tasks Include:
- Analyze and understand the local and national implications of proposed legislation.
- Appoint nominees to leadership posts, or approve such appointments.
- Confer with colleagues to formulate positions and strategies pertaining to pending issues.
- Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure.
- Develop expertise in subject matters related to committee assignments.
- Hear testimony from constituents, representatives of interest groups, board and commission members, and others with an interest in bills or issues under consideration.
- Keep abreast of the issues affecting constituents by making personal visits and phone calls, reading local newspapers, and viewing or listening to local broadcasts.
- Maintain knowledge of relevant national and international current events.
- Make decisions that balance the perspectives of private citizens, public officials, and party leaders.
- Negotiate with colleagues or members of other political parties in order to reconcile differing interests, and to create policies and agreements.
- Prepare drafts of amendments, government policies, laws, rules, regulations, budgets, programs and procedures.
- Read and review concerns of constituents or the general public and determine if governmental action is necessary.
- Represent their parties in negotiations with political executives or members of other parties, and when speaking with the media.
- Review bills in committee, and make recommendations about their future.
- Seek federal funding for local projects and programs.
- Serve on commissions, investigative panels, study groups, and committees in order to examine specialized areas and recommend action.
- Vote on motions, amendments, and decisions on whether or not to report a bill out from committee to the assembly floor.
- Write, prepare, and deliver statements for the Congressional Record.
- Alert constituents of government actions and programs by way of newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings, phone calls, and individual meetings.
- Attend receptions, dinners, and conferences to meet people, exchange views and information, and develop working relationships.
- Conduct "head counts" to help predict the outcome of upcoming votes.
- Determine campaign strategies for media advertising, positions on issues, and public appearances.
- Encourage and support party candidates for political office.
- Establish personal offices in local districts or states, and manage office staff.
- Evaluate the structure, efficiency, activities, and performance of government agencies.
- Organize and maintain campaign organizations and fundraisers, in order to raise money for election or re-election.
- Oversee expense allowances, ensuring that accounts are balanced at the end of each fiscal year.
- Promote the industries and products of their electoral districts.
- Represent their government at local, national, and international meetings and conferences.
- Speak to students to encourage and support the development of future political leaders.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)
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Additional Resources
For a variety of information on top executives including educational programs and job listings contact:
American Management Association
1601 Broadway
6th Floor
New York, NY 10019
http://www.amanet.org
National Management Association
2210 Arbor Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45439
http://www.nma1.org/
International Personnel Management Association
1617 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://www.ipma-hr.org
Information on appointed officials in local government can be obtained from:
Council of State Governments
P.O. Box 11910
Iron Works Pike
Lexington, KY 40578-1910
http://www.csg.org/
International City Management Association (ICMA)
777 North Capital St. NE.
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20002
http://www.icma.org
National Association of Counties
440 First St. NW.
8th Floor
Washington, DC 20001
http://www.naco.org
National League of Cities
1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
Washington, DC 20004
http://www.nlc.org
For information on executive financial management careers and certification contact:
Financial Executives International
10 Madison Ave.
P.O. Box 1938
Morristown, NJ 07962
http://www.fei.org
Financial Management Association International
College of Business Administration
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL 33620-5500
http://www.fma.org
The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet291)
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Work Values
| % | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 77.83 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
| 72.17 | Achievement | Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
| 66.67 | Recognition | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status. |
| 66.67 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
| 55.50 | Working Conditions | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
| 50.00 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)
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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
- Examples
- Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)
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Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $21,010.00 | $47,290.00 | $82,200.00 |
| Virginia | $24,960.00 | $55,510.00 | $84,900.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Bay Consortium | $27,490.00 | $55,330.00 | $83,870.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $42,710.00 | $104,420.00 | $135,620.00 |
| Crater Area | $25,200.00 | $46,800.00 | $81,620.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $25,850.00 | $48,440.00 | $76,590.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $28,140.00 | $49,870.00 | $80,920.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $32,260.00 | $76,930.00 | $109,500.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $26,350.00 | $51,620.00 | $78,290.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $26,050.00 | $50,850.00 | $79,260.00 |
| South Central | $26,850.00 | $48,820.00 | $83,170.00 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $27,800.00 | $55,510.00 | $75,940.00 |
| West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
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Employment Projections
USA: 2023-2033
Virginia: 2022-2032
Regions: 2020-2030
| Current | Projected | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 33,700 | 35,000 | +4.1% |
| Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
| Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
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Titles
- Alderman
- Assembly Member
- Assembly Person
- Assemblyman or Woman
- City Alderman
- City Council Member
- City Councilman
- Congressional Representative
- Congressman
- Council Member
- Councilman
- Councilor
- Councilperson
- Delegate
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- Member of Congress
- Representative
- Selectman
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- Tribal Council Member
- Tribal Delegate
- U.S. Representative
- U.S. Senator
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- Fairfax University of America
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- Old Dominion University
- Patrick & Henry Community College
- Regent University
- Shenandoah University
- South University-Virginia Beach
- Strayer University-Virginia
- University of Management and Technology
- University of Virginia-Main Campus
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- William & Mary
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