They need to be able to compromise. Occasionally use hands and arms to reach for and hold objects, such as books Occasionally need to see nearby items clearly, such as when reading a book Work Setting Public administrators work indoors or outdoors depending on their job. There are 50 state governments. The 85,000 local governments include counties, townships, school districts, and special districts. Working conditions vary depending on the job, the size of the government department, and the location.
Most administrators work in clean, well-lighted offices.
Most public administrators work at least 40 hours a week. They often work overtime in order to meet deadlines. Inspectors who visit businesses may be away from their offices frequently. Others, such as auditors, are away from their offices for days or weeks at a time. Some administrators travel to other cities for meetings and conferences.