1. Government & Public Administration
Career Field: Human Services and Resources

2. Executing governmental functions on the local, state, and federal levels; used to pass laws, defend foreign aggression, and represent American interests in a Democratic society.

3. Seven Pathways Governance National Security Foreign Service Planning
Revenue and Taxation
Regulation
Public Management and Administration

4. 1. Governance
Elected or appointed officials who are responsible for making & executing public policy (laws)
Occupations:
Representatives
Lobbyists
Senator
Mayor

5. Governance Credentials
Educational background in political science or law.
Age, length of citizenship, and background history are often a consideration.
Popularity and public opinion influences type/length of job service.

6. 2. National Security Military and field work experience is
necessary for jobs
in this pathway.
Occupations:
Combat Control Officer
Military Defense
Air Defense Officer

7. National Security Credentials
Enlistment ages: yrs of age
Must be US citizen
No felony record
Possess a birth certificate
Pass a written exam
Be physically healthy
A graduation diploma or its equivalent

8. 3. Foreign Service Day to day operation of a US embassy are to
assist American citizens
who are abroad.
Occupations:
Ambassador
Diplomat
Political Officer

9. Foreign Service Credentials
Must be able to serve overseas
Must meet a physical standard because many places to serve are remote and unhealthy
Must undergo a serious background check and receive a military clearance
Competition for these jobs is high, and there are few available positions.

10. 4. Planning Occupations Commissioner Economic Developer Coordinator
Federal Aid Coordinator
Census Clerk
County Director

11. 5. Revenue and Taxation Occupations:
Assessor
Tax Auditor
Internal Revenue Investigator
Tax Clerk
Tax Attorney
Workers obtain revenues from businesses and citizens by collecting, reviewing, and auditing tax dollars.

12. Revenue & Taxation Credentials
Additionally, annual certification and training is necessary to keep up with current policies.
Expected growth is slow due to computer programs & innovations for businesses.
Some occupations require a college diploma in Accounting.
However, some positions such as tax clerk would only require a high school education.

13. 6. Regulation Occupations Business Regulation Investigator
Code Inspector
Equal-Opportunity Officer
Bank Examiner
Border Inspector
Election Supervisor

14. 7. Public Management and Administration
Requires mgt and
control over public
funds and resources.
Occupations:
City Council
City Clerk
Court Clerk
7. Public Management and Administration

15. Public Service & Mgt Credentials
A total of 8.6 million people work in the public sector making it larger than the federal government.
All college degrees are applicable.
Many jobs only require technical training and work skill training.
Growth is expected to be slower than average.

16. TOP 4 Projected Careers in Louisiana in this cluster:
Compliance Officers
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Social and Community Service Managers
Legislators