Determine and formulate policies and provide the overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within the 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.

• Alcohol-and-Drug-Abuse-Assistance Program Administrator
• Assessor-Collector, Irrigation Tax
• Business-Enterprise Officer
• Chief Warden
• Chief, Fishery Division
• Commissioner, Conservation of Resources
• Commissioner, Public Works
• Community-Services-and-Health-Education Officer
• Deputy Insurance Commissioner
• Director of Vital Statistics
• Director, Aeronautics Commission
• Director, Agricultural Services
• Director, Arts-and-Humanities Council
• Director, Classification and Treatment
• Director, Compliance
• Director, Consumer Affairs
• Director, Correctional Agency
• Director, Council On Aging
• Director, Employment Research and Planning
• Director, Employment Services
• Director, Field Representatives
• Director, Financial Responsibility Division
• Director, Institution
• Director, Labor Standards
• Director, Law Enforcement
• Director, Licensing and Registration
• Director, Medical Facilities Section
• Director, Regulatory Agency
• Director, Revenue
• Director, Safety Council
• Director, State-Assessed Properties
• Director, Translation
• Director, Unemployment Insurance
• District Customs Director
• District Customs Director, Deputy
• Economic Development Coordinator
• Election Assistant
• Environmental Analyst
• Executive Secretary, State Board of Nursing
• Federal Aid Coordinator
• Fire Chief
• Foreign-Service Officer
• Harbor Master
• Housing-Management Officer
• Manager, Bakery
• Manager, Brokerage Office
• Manager, Cemetery
• Manager, City
• Manager, Department
• Manager, Department Store
• Manager, Office
• Manager, Regulated Program
• Park Superintendent
• Police Chief
• Police Commissioner I
• President
• President, Educational Institution
• President, Financial Institution
• Program Manager
• Relocation Commissioner
• Roads Supervisor
• Secretary of State
• Superintendent, Recreation
• Superintendent, Sanitation
• Superintendent, Schools
• Supervisor
• Supervisor, Liquor Stores and Agencies
• Traffic-Safety Administrator
• User Representative, International Accounting
• Vice President
• Welfare Director
• Wildlife Agent, Regional

• Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, and provision of equipment and supplies.
• Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company and its staff in meeting objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
• Appoint department heads or managers, and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.
• Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils and council committees.
• Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints and violations of laws, or testify at such hearings.
• Confer with board members, organization officials, and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, and other administrative control processes.
• Deliver speeches, write articles, and present information at meetings or conventions in order to promote services, exchange ideas, and accomplish objectives.
• Direct and conduct studies and research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.
• Direct and coordinate activities between the United States Government and foreign entities in order to provide information and promote international interests and harmony.
• Direct and coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying and selling investment products and financial services.
• Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, and/or distribution of products.
• Direct and coordinate an organization's financial and budget activities in order to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
• Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans and activities, the selection of directors and other high-level staff, and establishment and organization of major departments.
• Direct non-merchandising departments such as advertising, purchasing, credit, and accounting.
• Direct, plan, and implement policies, objectives, and activities of organizations or businesses in order to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, and to increase productivity.
• Establish departmental responsibilities, and coordinate functions among departments and sites.
• Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, and laws to organizations, government and corporate officials, and individuals.
• Make presentations to legislative and other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets.
• Negotiate or approve contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal and state agencies, and other organizational entities.
• Nominate citizens to boards and commissions.
• Organize and approve promotional campaigns.
• Prepare and present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes and rulings, and other items affecting businesses or program services.
• Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding and implementation of programs.
• Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials, and ensure that bylaws are enforced.
• Preside over or serve on boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.
• Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions.
• Represent organizations and promote their objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so.
• Review and analyze legislation, laws, and public policy, and recommend changes to promote and support interests of both the general population and special groups.
• Review reports submitted by staff members in order to recommend approval or to suggest changes.
• Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.

• analyze financial data
• analyze operational or management reports or records
• analyze organizational operating practices or procedures
• analyze social or economic data
• assign work to staff or employees
• communicate technical information
• conduct legal hearings
• conduct or attend staff meetings
• confer with other departmental heads to coordinate activities
• consult with managerial or supervisory personnel
• develop budgets
• develop management control systems
• develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
• develop records management system
• develop staff policies
• dictate correspondence
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• direct and coordinate financial activities
• direct and coordinate human resource programs
• establish and maintain relationships with community organizations
• establish policy or laws
• evaluate management programs
• explain government laws or regulations
• explain rules, policies or regulations
• implement employee bargaining agreements
• implement employee benefit plans
• implement employee compensation plans
• interpret laws or legislation
• maintain safe work environment
• make presentations
• manage contracts
• manage industrial projects
• negotiate business contracts
• negotiate with federal and state agencies and other political organizations
• oversee execution of organizational or program policies
• plan or organize work
• prepare reports for management
• promote objectives of institution to associations, agencies, or community groups
• recommend solutions of administrative problems
• resolve personnel problems or grievances
• resolve worker or management conflicts
• supervise advertising or public relations staff
• use conflict resolution techniques
• use interviewing procedures
• use negotiation techniques
• use oral or written communication techniques
• use public speaking techniques
• verify investigative information
• write business correspondence
• write sales or informational speeches