Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Tasks Include:

Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: + 4.2%

National: + 4.2%

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Zone:

Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Average Earnings:

National

$173,350.00

State

$196,010.00

Regional

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Description

Career Cluster:

Business, Management & Administration

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Education

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree = 50.34%
Master's Degree = 24.68%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master = 13.40%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession = 6.76%
Some College Courses = 2.77%
Doctoral Degree = 1.43%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) = 0.53%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 0.09%

Related Work Experience

Over 10 years = 50.86%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 28.63%
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 14.68%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 3.16%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 2.68%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Over 10 years = 32.85%
None = 24.90%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 15.49%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 13.64%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 3.93%
Up to and including 1 month = 3.38%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 3.21%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 2.16%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 0.45%

On-the-Job Training

Over 10 years = 33.63%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 21.78%
None or short demonstration = 21.60%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 14.26%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 3.30%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 2.02%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 1.86%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 1.56%

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Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.
Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.
Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.
Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments.
Preside over or serve on boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.
Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.
Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.
Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.
Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting.
Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.
Review and analyze legislation, laws, and public policy, and recommend changes to promote and support interests of both the general population and special groups.
Nominate citizens to boards or commissions.
Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets.
Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions.
Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies.
Direct or coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying or selling investment products or financial services.
Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.
Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees.
Organize or approve promotional campaigns.
Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws or testify at such hearings.
Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions or delegate representatives to do so.
Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials and ensure that bylaws are enforced.
Direct or coordinate activities between the United States Government and foreign entities to provide information or promote international interests and harmony.

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Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Calculators or accessories (10-key calculators)
Desktop computers
Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
Personal computers
Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers (Personal digital assistants PDA)
Mobile phones (Smartphones)
High capacity removable media drives (Universal serial bus USB flash drives)

Technologies Include:

Accounting software

Intuit QuickBooks software
Sage Peachtree software

Analytical or scientific software

Lyris HQ Web-Analytics Solution
Nedstat Sitestat
Online advertising reporting software

Customer relationship management CRM software

Oracle Siebel Server Sync

Data base reporting software

Database software (reporting feature)

Data base user interface and query software

AdSense Tracker
Database software (user interface and query feature)
Databox software
Microsoft Access
Structured query language SQL

Desktop publishing software

Microsoft Publisher

Electronic mail software

Email software
Listserv software
Microsoft Outlook

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Microsoft Great Plains software
Oracle E-Business Suite
Oracle PeopleSoft
SAP software

Financial analysis software

Microsoft FRx

Graphics or photo imaging software

Graphic presentation software

Human resources software

Halogen e360
Halogen ePraisal
Human resource information system HRIS software
Infor SSA Human Capital Management

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Office suite software

Microsoft Office software

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management software

HCSS HeavyBid
HCSS HeavyJob
Microsoft Advertising Atlas Search
Microsoft Project

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Time accounting software

Exact Software Macola ES Labor Performance
Norchard Solutions Succession Wizard

Word processing software

Microsoft Word

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Special Requirements

Experience: Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience.

Education: A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Training: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research.

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Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
86.25	Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
75.00	Economics and Accounting	Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
74.25	Law and Government	Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
73.25	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
72.50	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
67.00	Sales and Marketing	Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
57.25	Personnel and Human Resources	Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
51.00	Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
49.75	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
49.75	Medicine and Dentistry	Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
87.50	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
87.50	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
84.50	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
84.50	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
84.50	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
84.50	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
81.25	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
81.25	Management of Personnel Resources	Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
81.25	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
78.00	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
78.00	Systems Analysis	Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
78.00	Systems Evaluation	Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
78.00	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
78.00	Management of Financial Resources	Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
78.00	Persuasion	Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
78.00	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
75.00	Negotiation	Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
75.00	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
65.50	Management of Material Resources	Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
62.50	Operations Analysis	Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
59.50	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
56.25	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
56.25	Service Orientation	Actively looking for ways to help people.
50.00	Mathematics	Using mathematics to solve problems.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
87.50	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
87.50	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
84.50	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
81.25	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
81.25	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
81.25	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
81.25	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
78.25	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
75.00	Originality	The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
75.00	Fluency of Ideas	The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
75.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
65.75	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
65.75	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
62.50	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
59.50	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
56.25	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
56.25	Speed of Closure	The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
56.25	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
53.25	Mathematical Reasoning	The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
53.25	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
53.25	Number Facility	The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
50.00	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
94.00	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
93.75	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
93.75	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
91.00	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
90.75	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
90.50	Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
88.75	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
85.00	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
83.50	Selling or Influencing Others	Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
79.75	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
79.00	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
77.75	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
75.50	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
75.00	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
74.25	Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
74.00	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
72.75	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
68.75	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
66.00	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
64.75	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
62.50	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
60.75	Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
57.00	Interacting With Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
54.50	Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
53.50	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
53.25	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
96.25	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
96.00	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
94.75	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
93.75	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
91.75	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
91.50	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
90.75	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
90.25	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
87.00	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
85.50	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
82.00	Self Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
81.50	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
81.00	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
80.50	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
75.50	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
73.75	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
100.00	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.
100.00	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
88.83	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.
88.83	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.
72.17	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.
66.67	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.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
100.00	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
100.00	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
100.00	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
99.60	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
99.40	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
98.60	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
98.40	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
96.80	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
95.80	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
95.00	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
94.60	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
94.20	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
87.00	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
86.40	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
80.60	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
78.40	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
77.00	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
76.60	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
74.80	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
73.40	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
71.00	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
70.80	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
70.20	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
69.40	Public Speaking	How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
68.80	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
56.80	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?

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Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Job Training
- Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Examples
- These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, aerospace engineers, wildlife biologists, school psychologists, surgeons, treasurers, and controllers.
Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

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Earnings Benefits

Region	Entry Level	Average	Experienced
United States	$75,860.00	$176,550.00	No Data
Virginia	$83,090.00	$196,010.00	No Data

Region	Entry Level	Average	Experienced
Bay Consortium	$16,119.99	$164,627.98	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$104,559.39	$204,834.89	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	$68,794.18	$161,680.34	No Data
Crater Area	$90,191.40	$169,671.55	No Data
Greater Peninsula	$20,358.36	$172,806.33	No Data
Hampton Roads	$86,457.79	$166,742.11	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	$17,460.28	$156,557.88	No Data
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	$132,695.52	$221,360.50	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	$16,963.61	$151,847.11	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	$56,457.38	$159,078.65	No Data
South Central	$17,808.25	$114,726.43	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	$16,278.80	$80,729.41	No Data
West Piedmont	$17,916.49	$114,502.88	No Data
Western Virginia	$16,078.51	$117,693.29	No Data

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

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Employment Projections

National	2010	2020	% Change
United States	369,900	385,300	+ 4.2%

State	2008	2018	% Change
Virginia	8,641	9,005	+ 4.2%

Region	2008	2018	% Change
Bay Consortium	356	375	+ 5.3%
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	0	0	+ 0.0%
Central VA/Region2000	0	0	+ 0.0%
Crater Area	111	115	+ 3.6%
Greater Peninsula	385	394	+ 2.3%
Hampton Roads	1,168	1,184	+ 1.4%
New River/Mt. Rogers	246	243	- 1.2%
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	3,361	3,778	+ 12.4%
Piedmont Workforce	301	307	+ 2.0%
Shenandoah Valley	279	278	- 0.4%
South Central	96	100	+ 4.2%
Southwestern Virginia	158	164	+ 3.8%
West Piedmont	0	0	+ 0.0%
Western Virginia	263	258	- 1.9%

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Workforce Connection.

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Military Training

The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

Executives, N.E.C.
General and Flag

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	5.0
Getting Information	5.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	5.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	4.5
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	4.5
Developing and Building Teams	4.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	4.5
Selling or Influencing Others	4.5
Analyzing Data or Information	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.0
Thinking Creatively	4.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	4.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	4.0
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	4.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	4.0
Coaching and Developing Others	4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.5
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	3.5
Interacting With Computers	3.5
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.0
Processing Information	3.0
Training and Teaching Others	3.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	2.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	2.5
Staffing Organizational Units	2.5
Performing Administrative Activities	2.5
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.0
Documenting/Recording Information	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	1.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	1.5
Handling and Moving Objects	1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	1.5
Performing General Physical Activities	1.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	1.5
Controlling Machines and Processes	1.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	1.0

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Chief Executives

Titles

Aeronautics Commission Director
Agricultural Services Director
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Assistance Program Administrator
Arts and Humanities Council Director
Bakery Manager
Bank President
Book Publisher
Brokerage Office Manager
Bureau Chief
Business Development Executive
Business Development Officer
Business Enterprise Officer
Business Executive
Cemetery Manager
Chairman
Chancellor
Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
Chief Warden
City Administrator
City Manager
City Superintendent
City Superintendent of Schools
City Supervisor
Classification and Treatment Director
College President
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Community Services and Health Education Officer
Compliance Director
Conservation of Resources Commissioner
Consumer Affairs Director
Controller
Corporate Administrator
Corporate Executive
Corporate Manager
Corporate Officer
Corporate Planner
Corporation Officer
Correctional Administrator
Correctional Agency Director
Council On Aging Director
County Administrator
County Commissioner
County Superintendent of Schools
County Supervisor
Department Manager
Department Store Manager
Deputy District Customs Director
Deputy Insurance Commissioner
Director of Vital Statistics
District Customs Director
Economic Development Coordinator
Educational Institution President
Election Assistant
Employment Research and Planning Director
Employment Services Director
Environmental Analyst
Executive Administrator
Executive Director
Executive Vice President (EVP)
Federal Aid Coordinator
Field Representatives Director
Finance Vice President
Financial Institution President
Financial Responsibility Division Director
Financial Secretary
Fire Chief
Fishery Division Chief
Foreign Diplomat
Foreign Service Officer
Foundation Director
General Manager
Government Service Executive
Governor
Harbor Master
Health Commissioner
Highway Commissioner
Housing Management Officer
Institution Director
Insurance Commissioner
International Accounting User Representative
Irrigation Tax Assessor-Collector
Labor Commissioner
Labor Standards Director
Law Enforcement Director
Licensing and Registration Director
Lieutenant Governor
Liquor Commissioner
Liquor Stores and Agencies Supervisor
Mayor
Media Executive
Medical Facilities Section Director
Music Executive
Music Publisher
Newspaper Publisher
Nonprofit Director
Nonprofit Manager
Office Manager
Operations Vice President
Park Superintendent
Police Chief
Police Commissioner
Policy Advisor
Policy Officer
President
President of the United States
Prison Warden
Private Sector Executive
Program Manager
Public Health Director
Public Works Commissioner
Public Works Director
Railroad Commissioner
Recreation Superintendent
Regional Wildlife Agent
Regulated Program Manager
Regulatory Agency Director
Regulatory Analyst
Relocation Commissioner
Revenue Director
Road Commissioner
Roads Supervisor
Safety Council Director
Sanitation Superintendent
School Commissioner
School Superintendent
Schools Superintendent
Secretary of State
Software Publisher
State Assessed Properties Director
State Board of Nursing Executive Secretary
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Superintendent of Schools
Store Manager
Strategic Planner
Supervisor
Tax Commissioner
Top Executive
Township Supervisor
Traffic Safety Administrator
Translation Director
Treasurer
U.S. Commissioner
Unemployment Insurance Director
University President
Vice Chancellor
Vice President
Water Commissioner
Welfare Director

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