Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) - Public Administration

Job Description

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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of chief executives in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 70
• Average Annual Salary: $104,760
• Average Hourly Rate: $50.37
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 21
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 58%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 369,900
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 385,300
• Percent Job Growth: 4.20%
• Percent of Emergency Management Specialists That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 20%

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of general and operations managers in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 560
• Average Annual Salary: $91,230
• Average Hourly Rate: $43.86
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 29
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 65%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 1,767,100
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 1,848,600
• Percent Job Growth: 4.60%
• Percent of Emergency Management Specialists That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 1%

Job Description

Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of legislators in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 40
• Average Annual Salary: $19,270
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.7
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 134%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 67,700
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 67,900
• Percent Job Growth: 0.3%

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of administrative services managers in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 80
• Average Annual Salary: $58,290
• Average Hourly Rate: $28.02
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 21
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 65%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 254,300
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 291,200
• Percent Job Growth: 14.50%
• Percent of Emergency Management Specialists That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 0.3%

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of transportation managers in our career profile section.

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 98,600
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 108,500
• Percent Job Growth: 10.00%
• Percent of Emergency Management Specialists That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 6%

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the storage or distribution operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that are engaged in storing or distributing materials or products. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of storage and distribution managers in our career profile section.

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 98,600
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 108,500
• Percent Job Growth: 10.00%
• Percent of Emergency Management Specialists That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 6%

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate operational, administrative, management, and supportive services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of postmasters and mail superintendents in our career profile section.

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 24,500
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 17,700
• Percent Job Growth: -27.8%

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of social and community service managers in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 40
• Average Annual Salary: $60,870
• Average Hourly Rate: $29.27
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.7
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 74%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 134,100
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 169,900
• Percent Job Growth: 26.70%
• Percent of Emergency Management Specialists That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%

Job Description

Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of coroners in our career profile section.

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 216,600
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 249,000
• Percent Job Growth: 15.00%