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Political Scientists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
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This source lists 14 tasks, including 10 marked Core and 4 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2022.
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Core · Task 5515 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Teach political science.
Core · Task 5519 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
Core · Task 5518 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.
Core · Task 5516 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.
Core · Task 23949 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Advise political science students.
Core · Task 5520 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Collect, analyze, and interpret data, such as election results and public opinion surveys, reporting on findings, recommendations, and conclusions.
Core · Task 5521 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, legislation, or the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.
Core · Task 5517 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Identify issues for research and analysis.
Core · Task 23950 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Serve on committees.
Core · Task 5524 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Forecast political, economic, and social trends.
Supplemental · Task 5525 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Consult with and advise government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, the media, political parties, and others concerned with political issues.
Supplemental · Task 5522 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Evaluate programs and policies, and make related recommendations to institutions and organizations.
Supplemental · Task 5526 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Provide media commentary or criticism related to public policy and political issues and events.
Supplemental · Task 5523 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Write drafts of legislative proposals, and prepare speeches, correspondence, and policy papers for governmental use.
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