Legislators
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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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.
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
Document management software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft SharePoint
Office suite software
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- Microsoft Office software
Access software
- Cisco AnyConnect
Development environment software
- Microsoft Visual Basic
Communications server software
- IBM Domino
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
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 data to inform operational decisions or activities.
- Analyze impact of legal or regulatory changes.
- Approve expenditures.
- Collect data about customer needs.
- 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.
- Implement design or process improvements.
- Implement organizational process or policy changes.
- 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 Styles
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Reference
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