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13-1074.00 - Farm Labor Contractors

Tasks   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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Importance	Category	Task
87	Core	Pay wages of contracted farm laborers.
87	Core	Provide food, drinking water, and field sanitation facilities to contracted workers.
83	Core	Recruit and hire agricultural workers.
78	Core	Employ foremen to deal directly with workers when recruiting, hiring, instructing, assigning tasks, and enforcing work rules.
77	Core	Supervise the work of contracted employees.
76	Core	Furnish tools for employee use.
78	Supplemental	Direct and transport workers to appropriate work sites.
65	Supplemental	Provide check-cashing services to employees.

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Technology Skills   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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• Accounting software — Bookkeeping software; Financial accounting software
• Data base user interface and query software — E-Verify; Microsoft Access
• Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
• Internet browser software — Web browser software
• Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
• Word processing software — Microsoft Word

Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.

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Tools Used   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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• Automobiles or cars — Passenger cars
• Desktop computers
• Light trucks or sport utility vehicles — Pickup trucks
• Mobile phones — Smart phones
• Personal computers
• Pocket calculator — Handheld calculators
• Scanners — Computer data input scanners
• Tablet computers

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Importance		Knowledge
63		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.
62		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
62		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
61		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.
56		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
54		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
50		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.
46		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.
45		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
44		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.
43		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
42		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
41		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.
38		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
37		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.
37		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
34		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
33		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.
32		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.
22		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.
22		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.
21		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.
16		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
15		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
12		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.
12		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.
10		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.
6		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.
6		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
5		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
5		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
5		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.
5		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.

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Skills   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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Importance		Skill
63		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
60		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.
56		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
53		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
50		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
50		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
50		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
50		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
44		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
44		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
44		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
44		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
44		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
41		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
41		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
41		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
38		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
35		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
35		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
31		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
28		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
28		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
22		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
22		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
22		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.
19		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
19		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
10		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
6		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
6		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
3		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
0		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
0		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
0		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
0		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.

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Abilities   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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Importance		Ability
66		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
63		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
60		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
56		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
53		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.
50		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
47		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
47		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
47		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).
47		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.
47		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
47		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
44		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
44		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
41		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
38		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.
38		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
38		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).
35		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.
35		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.
35		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.
35		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
35		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.
31		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.
31		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.
31		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
28		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
28		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).
28		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
28		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
28		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
28		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
28		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.
28		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
28		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
28		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
25		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.
25		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
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		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.
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.
25		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
25		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
22		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
22		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
22		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
22		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
19		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
16		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
3		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.

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Work Activities   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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Importance		Work Activity
67		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		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
60		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
60		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
57		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
56		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
54		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
51		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
47		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
47		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
47		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
45		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
45		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
45		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
44		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
44		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
44		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
42		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
42		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.
41		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
39		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.
39		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
39		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
39		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
36		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
35		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
35		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
32		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
32		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.
32		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
32		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
30		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
28		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
22		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.
21		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
20		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
19		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
18		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.
18		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
8		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.
1		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.

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• Allocate physical resources within organizations.
• Pay charges, fees, or taxes.
• Administer personnel recruitment or hiring activities.
• Coordinate personnel recruitment activities.
• Supervise employees.
• Coordinate logistics or other business operations.

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Work Context   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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Work Context	Percentage of Top Responses
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?	99    A lot of freedom
Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?	72    Every day
Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?	72    Every day
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?	74    Constant contact with others
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?
Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.
Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?	72    Every day
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
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?
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?	78    Every day 20    Never
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?	77    Every day 21    Never
Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?	26    More than half the time
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?
Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?
Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?	17    Never
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?	12    Never
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?	11    Never
Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?	34    Regular (established routine, set schedule)
Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?	22    Never
Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?	17    Never
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?	27    Never
Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?	17    Extremely important
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?	20    Never
Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
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.)
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?	17    Never
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?	17    Never
Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?
Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
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?
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?
Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?	99    Never
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?	99    Never
Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?	100    Never
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?	100    Never

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Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
Not available	Less than high school diploma
Not available	High school diploma or equivalent
Not available	Some college, no degree

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Interests   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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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.
33		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.
33		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
22		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.
0		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.
0		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.

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Work Styles   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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Importance		Work Style
79		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
79		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
76		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
75		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
72		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
72		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
72		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
70		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
69		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
66		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
60		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
60		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.
60		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
60		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
58		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
49		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

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Work Values   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

All 6 displayed (2 important)

Extent		Work Value
67		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.
56		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
39		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.
33		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.
31		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.
28		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.

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Related Occupations   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

All 10 displayed

33-3041.00	Parking Enforcement Workers
35-1012.00	First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers   Bright Outlook
35-2012.00	Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
37-1011.00	First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
39-6011.00	Baggage Porters and Bellhops
41-2021.00	Counter and Rental Clerks
41-2031.00	Retail Salespersons
43-5061.00	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
43-5071.00	Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks   Green
45-1011.07	First-Line Supervisors of Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Workers

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2018)	$22.19 hourly, $46,150 annual
State wages
Employment (2018)	2,000 employees
Projected growth (2018-2028)	Faster than average (7% to 10%)
Projected job openings (2018-2028)	200
State trends
Top industries (2018)	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting (99% employed in this sector) (see all industries)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018 wage data and 2018-2028 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018-2028). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Job Openings on the Web

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Sources of Additional Information

All 3 displayed

Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

• American Farm Bureau Federation
• Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs
• Western Growers