How do they match: Chief Executives

  • Public Works Commissioner
  • Public Works Director

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
  • 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.
  • Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.

  • Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
  • Prepare staff schedules or work assignments.
  • Select staff, team members, or performers.