Legislators

Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Key Tasks

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.

Technology Skills

Word processing software

Apple iWork Pages
GoodReader
Microsoft Word
XMetaL Author

Video conferencing software

Cisco Webex
LogMeIn GoToMeeting

Desktop publishing software

Adobe FrameMaker
Antenna House
PTC Arbortext
Rocket/Folio NXT

Data base user interface and query software

Legislative Automative Workflow System LAWS
Microsoft Access
Microsoft SQL Server
Structured query language SQL

Spreadsheet software

Apple Numbers for Mac
Microsoft Excel

Electronic mail software

Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft Outlook

Office suite software

Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Microsoft Office software

Access software

Cisco AnyConnect

Document management software

Adobe Acrobat

Development environment software

Microsoft Visual Basic

Communications server software

IBM Domino

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

Microsoft SharePoint

Music or sound editing software

Windows Media Player

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Presentation software

Apple iWork Keynote

Map creation software

Mapping software

Calendar and scheduling software

Meeting scheduling software

Tools and Equipment

Laser printers

Computer laser printers
Wireless desktop printers

Notebook computers

Laptop computers

Tablet computers

Detailed Work Activities

Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.

Represent the organization in external relations.

Conduct hearings to investigate legal issues.

Present information to the public.

Support the professional development of others.

Analyze impact of legal or regulatory changes.

Approve expenditures.

Compile data or documentation.

Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.

Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders.

Develop marketing plans or strategies.

Draft legislation or regulations.

Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.

Evaluate program effectiveness.

Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs.

Hire personnel.

Manage outreach activities.

Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.

Promote products, services, or programs.

Recommend organizational process or policy changes.

Resolve customer complaints or problems.

Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

Supervise employees.

Work Values

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.

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.

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

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.

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.

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.

Job Zone

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

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.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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.

SVP Range: (7.0 to < 8.0)