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11-9013.00 - Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.

The occupation code you requested, 11-9013.03 (Aquacultural Managers), is no longer in use. In the future, please use 11-9013.00 (Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers) instead.

Sample of reported job titles: Aquaculture Director, Farm Manager, Farm Operations Technical Director, Fish Hatchery Manager, Greenhouse Manager, Harvesting Manager, Hatchery Manager, Hatchery Supervisor, Nursery Manager, Ranch Manager

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
86	Core	Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.
84	Core	Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.
80	Core	Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.
78	Core	Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
78	Core	Determine how to allocate resources and to respond to unanticipated problems, such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.
77	Core	Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.
75	Core	Devise and participate in activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.
74	Core	Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.
74	Core	Prepare reports required by state and federal laws.
72	Core	Inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, and perform necessary maintenance work.
72	Core	Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records for farms or ranches.
71	Core	Coordinate clerical, record-keeping, inventory, requisitioning, and marketing activities.
71	Core	Direct the breeding or raising of stock, such as cattle, poultry, or honeybees, using recognized breeding practices to ensure stock improvement.
69	Core	Negotiate with buyers for the sale, storage, or shipment of crops or livestock.
69	Core	Coordinate the selection and maintenance of brood stock.
68	Core	Analyze soil to determine types or quantities of fertilizer required for maximum crop production.
67	Core	Provide information to customers on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, and lawns.
61	Core	Analyze market conditions to determine acreage allocations.
52	Core	Supervise the construction of farm or ranch structures, such as buildings, fences, drainage systems, wells, or roads.
53	Supplemental	Replace chemical insecticides with environmentally friendly practices, such as adding pest-repelling plants to fields.
Not available	Not available	Conduct inspections to determine crop maturity or condition or to detect disease or insect infestation.
Not available	Not available	Conduct or supervise stock examinations to identify diseases or parasites.
Not available	Not available	Determine types or quantities of crops, plants, or livestock to be grown and raised, based on budgets, federal incentives, market conditions, executive directives, projected sales volumes, or soil conditions.
Not available	Not available	Determine, administer, and execute policies relating to operations administration and standards, facility maintenance, and safety.
Not available	Not available	Direct crop production operations, such as planning, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting.
Not available	Not available	Evaluate marketing or sales alternatives for products.
Not available	Not available	Hire, supervise, and train support workers.
Not available	Not available	Monitor activities, such as irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, milking, breeding, and grading, to ensure adherence to safety regulations or standards.
Not available	Not available	Monitor environments to ensure maintenance of optimum animal or plant life.
Not available	Not available	Obtain financing for and purchase necessary machinery, land, supplies, or livestock.

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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Accounting software — AgData Blue Skies Accounting; Datatech The Farmer's Office; Specialized Data Systems Ultra Farm; Vertical Solutions Easy-Farm Accounting (see all 6 examples)
Analytical or scientific software — MapShots EASi Suite; SST Development Group SSToolbox; Statistical analysis software; Sunrise Software CropSave
Calendar and scheduling software — Staff scheduling software
Data base user interface and query software — Ag Leader Technology SMS Advanced; Data entry software ; Microsoft Access ; Trimble Farm Works (see all 22 examples)
Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Midwest MicroSystems Cow Sense; Oracle NetSuite; Resource planning software; SAP (see all 16 examples)
Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop ; Microsoft Visio
Industrial control software — AGCO Advanced Technology Solutions Fieldstar; ZedX AgFleet
Internet browser software — Web browser software
Map creation software — DIVA-GIS; ESRI ArcPad; Geographic resources analysis support system GRASS; TatukGIS Editor (see all 9 examples)
Mobile location based services software — Global positioning system GPS software
Office suite software — Microsoft Office
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software — AquaSoft Farm Manager; Atlassian Confluence
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Time accounting software — Countryside Data Ag Payroll; Payroll software; Time reporting software
Web page creation and editing software — Facebook
Word processing software — Microsoft Word

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Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Adjustable widemouth pliers — Multipurpose pliers
Adjustable wrenches — Adjustable hand wrenches
Agricultural tractors — Farm tractors; Multipurpose tractors
Air compressors — Air compression equipment; Portable air compressors
Air dryers — Grain dryers
Air pumps — Aeration pumps
Air velocity and temperature monitors — Temperature monitors
Alarm systems — Security alarm systems
Animal husbandry equipment — Animal feeders; Artificial insemination kits
Backhoe boom or boom sections — Backhoe attachments
Backhoes
Bar code reader equipment — Bar code readers
Belt conveyors — Belt conveyor systems; Materials conveyors
Bench scales
Biological filter media — Biological filters
Blow torch — Propane torches
Broadcast spreaders — Mulch spreaders
Cages or its accessories — Fish holding pens
Cargo trucks — Hay trucks
Centrifugal pumps — Centrifugal water pumps
Claw hammer — Claw hammers
Clock timers — Electric timing devices
Combine harvesters — Grain combines
Commercial fishing nets — Dip nets; Fry nets
Commercial fishing reels — Seine reels
Composter — Composting equipment
Conductivity meters — Soil electrical conductivity measurement devices
Container trailers — Powered trailers
Cultivators — Field cultivators; Mechanized tilling equipment
Desktop computers
Dewatering pumps — Drainage pumps
Dissolved oxygen meters — Handheld dissolved oxygen meters
Dump trucks
Egg inspection or collecting equipment — Egg gathering equipment
Electronic counters — Fish counters
Fertilizer spreaders or distributors — Fertilizer injectors; Manure spreaders
Floor or platform scales — Grain scales
Flowmeters — Digital flowmeters
Fog or mist generators — Aerosol foggers
Forklifts — Utility forklifts
Gas generators — Gas-powered generators
Global positioning system GPS receiver — Global positioning system GPS receivers
Grease guns
Greenhouse irrigation equipment — Fertigation equipment; Mist control systems
Greenhouse pots — Hydroponic equipment; Soil pasteurizers
Greenhouse ventilation equipment — Carbon dioxide systems; Humidifiers
Hacksaw — Hacksaws
Handheld thermometer — Soil thermometers
Harvesters — Corn pickers
Haymaking machinery — Hay balers; Hay mowing machines
Hoes — Garden hoes
Hygrometers — Humidity meters
Incubators or brooders for poultry — Poultry incubators
Irrigation overheads — Field watering systems
Irrigation trickles — Drip emitters; Trickle irrigators
Laboratory heaters — Radiant heaters
Laboratory mixers — Soil mixers
Ladders — Extension ladders
Lawn scarifiers — Lawn edgers; Line cutters
Lawnmowers — Lawn mowers; Power mowers
Light trucks or sport utility vehicles — Farm trucks; Four wheel drive 4WD trucks; Sport utility vehicles SUVs
Lightmeters — Light evaluation meters
Livestock identification equipment — Branding equipment
Livestock trailers — Animal transportation trailers
Marine hatchery equipment — Aquaculture tanks; Cage nets; Fish transfer pumps; Fish traps (see all 12 examples)
Milking machines — Milking equipment
Mowers — Brush mowers; Mowing equipment
Notebook computers — Laptop computers
Oil can — Oil dispensing cans
Ozone water treatment equipment — Ozone generators
Personal computers
pH meters — pH indicators; pH probes
Pipe or tube cutter — Tubing cutters
Pipe wrench or stillson wrench — Pipe wrenches
Pneumatic nail puller — Power nail pullers
Portable data input terminals — Handheld computers; Portable dataloggers
Power chippers — Chipping equipment
Power drills — Cordless power drills
Power meters — Power monitors
Power nail guns
Power saws — Chain saws; Circular saws; Portable power saws
Protective gloves — Safety gloves
Psychrometers — Dew point meters
Round file — Round metal files
Saws — Handsaws
Screwdrivers — Phillips screwdrivers; Straight screwdrivers
Secateurs or pruning shears — Extended pole pruners; Pneumatic cutters; Pneumatic pruners; Pruning tools
Seed drills — Grain drills
Shovels — Gardening shovels
Skid steer loaders — Skid steer machines
Snow blowers
Snowplow attachments
Soil core sampling apparatus — Power augers
Spot welding machine — Portable welding equipment
Sprayers — Chemical sprayers; Fumigation equipment; Spray attachments
Squares — Layout squares
Steam autoclaves or sterilizers — Steam sterilizers
Stereo or dissecting light microscopes — Stereo light microscopes
Tablet computers
Tongue and groove pliers
Transplanters — Transplanting equipment
Trenching machines — Trenchers
Turbine pumps — Turbine water pumps
Ultraviolet disinfection equipment — Ultraviolet light UV water disinfection systems
Utility knives
Veterinary castration instruments — Livestock castration equipment
Veterinary injection or suction units or accessories — Animal blood collection syringes; Animal vaccination syringes
Water analyzers — Water test kits
Water filters — Screen filters
Water meters — Water level monitors
Water sprinklers — Impact sprinklers; Microsprinklers; Overhead sprinklers; Pop-up sprinklers
Water trucks — Tanker trucks
Weeders — Weedeaters
Wood chisels — Woodworking chisels

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
78		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
73		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
71		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
66		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
60		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
60		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
59		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
57		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
57		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
56		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
56		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
56		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
53		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
49		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
48		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
47		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
47		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
45		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
43		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
42		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
39		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
37		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
34		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
30		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
29		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
22		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
21		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
19		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
18		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
16		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
15		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
12		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
3		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
72		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
72		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
70		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
69		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
66		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
65		Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
63		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
63		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
62		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
61		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
58		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
57		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
56		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
56		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
55		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
54		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
54		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
53		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
52		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
51		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
49		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
47		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
47		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
47		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
47		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
46		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
43		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
35		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
34		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
30		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
28		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
27		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
19		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
16		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
2		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
75		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
73		Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
70		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
69		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
67		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
66		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
64		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
64		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
63		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
62		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
59		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
52		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
51		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
51		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
50		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
50		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
49		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
49		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
49		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
47		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
47		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
47		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
47		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
46		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
46		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
43		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
43		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
40		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
40		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
38		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
38		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
36		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
35		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
33		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
29		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
29		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
28		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
28		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
26		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
25		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
25		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
24		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
24		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
22		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
22		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
22		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
22		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
21		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
18		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
5		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
2		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
86		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
81		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
77		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
73		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
73		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
72		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
71		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
71		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
71		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
70		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
69		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
68		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
68		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
68		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
68		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
68		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
67		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
67		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
65		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
64		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
63		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
62		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
62		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
62		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
61		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
61		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
60		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
59		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
59		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
59		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
58		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
58		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
56		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
55		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
54		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
52		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
48		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
46		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
45		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
43		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
30		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Maintain operational records.
Compile operational data.
Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
Analyze financial records to improve budgeting or planning.
Determine resource needs.
Develop emergency response plans or procedures.
Develop agricultural methods.
Perform manual agricultural, aquacultural, or horticultural tasks.
Maintain regulatory or compliance documentation.
Prepare reports related to compliance matters.
Inspect condition or functioning of facilities or equipment.
Maintain personnel records.
Perform manual service or maintenance tasks.
Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
Direct administrative or support services.
Direct sales, marketing, or customer service activities.
Negotiate contracts for transportation, distribution, or logistics services.
Negotiate sales or lease agreements for products or services.
Test materials, solutions, or samples.
Advise customers on technical or procedural issues.
Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
Manage construction activities.
Conduct employee training programs.
Develop marketing plans or strategies.
Develop organizational policies or programs.
Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees.
Estimate labor or resource requirements for forestry, fishing, or agricultural operations.
Evaluate quality of plants or crops.
Examine animals to detect illness, injury or other problems.
Hire personnel.
Monitor operational quality or safety.
Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
Submit financial applications.
Supervise employees.

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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Context		Work Context
96		Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
95		Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
89		Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
88		Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
86		Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
82		Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
81		Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
80		Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
78		Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
77		Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
76		Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
75		Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
74		Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
72		In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
72		In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
70		Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
64		Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
62		Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
62		Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
62		Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
61		Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?
61		Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
60		Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
58		Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
57		Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
57		Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
56		Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
54		Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
54		Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
52		Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
52		Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
51		Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
47		Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?
44		Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?
43		Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
42		Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
40		Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
39		Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
36		Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
35		Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
34		Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?
34		Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
34		Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?
31		Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
31		Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
31		Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
30		Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
24		Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
23		Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
21		Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?
20		Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
17		Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
5		Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
4		Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
1		Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Title	Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education	Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Related Experience	A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples	Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
SVP Range	(7.0 to < 8.0)

Credentials

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
100		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
87		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
63		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
32		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
17		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
15		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
88		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
85		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
80		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
80		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
80		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
77		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
75		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
75		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
75		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
75		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
74		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
74		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
74		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
69		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
67		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
55		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
70		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
65		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
61		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
61		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
57		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
37		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)

11-3051.00	Industrial Production Managers
19-1012.00	Food Scientists and Technologists
19-1031.00	Conservation Scientists Bright Outlook
19-2043.00	Hydrologists
19-4071.00	Forest and Conservation Technicians
19-5011.00	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
33-1021.00	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
45-1011.00	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
45-4011.00	Forest and Conservation Workers
53-1043.00	First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2019)	$34.21 hourly, $71,160 annual
State wages
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Employment (2019)	952,300 employees
Projected growth (2019-2029)	Decline (-1% or lower)
Projected job openings (2019-2029)	80,900
State trends

Top industries (2019)	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting (33% employed in this sector) (see all industries)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data and 2019-2029 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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