Chief Executives

Job Description & Duties 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.

• Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
• Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws or testify at such hearings.
• Nominate citizens to boards or commissions.
• Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.
• Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions or delegate representatives to do so.
• Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.

Below is a list of the skills most Chief Executives say are important on the job.

Judgment and Decision Making
:
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Speaking
:
Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking
:
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Complex Problem Solving
:
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Social Perceptiveness
:
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination
:
Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

• Correctional Agency Director
• Arts and Humanities Council Director
• City Superintendent of Schools
• Regulated Program Manager

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 308,900 jobs in the United States for Chief Executive. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Chief Executive. The BLS estimates 20,000 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Chief Executive are Washington, Utah, and Colorado
. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Ohio, or Pennsylvania
. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

The average yearly salary of a Chief Executive ranges between $68,360 and $208,000.

Chief Executives who work in California, District of Columbia, or Georgia
, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Chief Executives may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Email software
• SAP
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Share Point
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Microsoft Publisher
• Oracle People Soft
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software