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45-1011.00 - First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.

Sample of reported job titles: Cattle Manager, Field Operations Farm Manager, Fish Farm Manager, Fish Hatchery Manager, Harvest Supervisor, Harvesting Supervisor, Logging Crew Foreman, Logging Supervisor, Pest Management Supervisor, Supervisor Grower

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
87	Core	Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
87	Core	Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.
86	Core	Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.
85	Core	Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
82	Core	Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.
82	Core	Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.
81	Core	Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.
80	Core	Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.
77	Core	Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures.
76	Core	Confer with managers to evaluate weather or soil conditions, to develop plans or procedures, or to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides, or cultivating techniques.
76	Core	Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules.
76	Core	Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.
75	Core	Coordinate dismantling, moving, and setting up equipment at new work sites.
75	Core	Coordinate the selection and movement of logs from storage areas, according to transportation schedules or production requirements.
73	Core	Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several different work locations.
72	Core	Drive or operate farm machinery, such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters, to transport workers or supplies or to cultivate or harvest fields.
71	Core	Perform both supervisory and management functions, such as accounting, marketing, and personnel work.
69	Core	Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from work sites.
68	Core	Inspect buildings, fences, fields or ranges, supplies, and equipment to determine work to be performed.
66	Core	Read inventory records, customer orders, or shipping schedules to determine required activities.
65	Core	Inspect facilities to determine maintenance needs.
65	Core	Confer with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.
64	Core	Prepare and maintain time or payroll reports, as well as details of personnel actions, such as performance evaluations, hires, promotions, or disciplinary actions.
63	Core	Requisition or purchase supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, or tools.
60	Core	Monitor or oversee construction projects, such as horticultural buildings or irrigation systems.
59	Core	Issue equipment, such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect equipment when work is complete.
57	Core	Calculate or monitor budgets for maintenance or development of collections, grounds, or infrastructure.
Not available	Not available	Direct or assist with the adjustment or repair of equipment or machinery.
Not available	Not available	Monitor operations to identify and solve problems, improve work methods, and ensure compliance with safety, company, and government regulations.
Not available	Not available	Plan work schedules according to personnel and equipment availability.

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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Accounting software — BCS Woodlands Software The Logger Tracker; Sage 50 Accounting
Calendar and scheduling software — Employee scheduling software; Work scheduling software
Data base user interface and query software — Cattlesoft CattleMax; Data entry software ; Database software; Valley Agricultural Software DairyCOMP 305 (see all 5 examples)
Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Midwest MicroSystems Cow Sense
Expert system software — Valley Agricultural Software Feed Watch
Internet browser software — Web browser software
Inventory management software — Landmark Sales LOG-istics; TradeTec Computer Systems TallyWorks Logs
Map creation software — Mapping software
Office suite software — Microsoft Office
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software — Confluence
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Time accounting software — Payroll software
Word processing software — Microsoft Word

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

Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Adjustable widemouth pliers
Adjustable wrenches — Adjustable hand wrenches
Agricultural tractors — Logging tractors; Multipurpose tractors
Air compressors
Air dryers — Grain dryers
Air pumps — Aeration pumps
All terrain vehicles tracked or wheeled — Four wheel drive 4WD vehicles
Animal husbandry equipment — Debeakers; Dehorners; Feed wagons; Tail dockers
Animal shearing or clipping equipment — Clipping equipment; Shearing equipment
Animal watering machines — Automatic watering devices
Animal weighing scales — Electronic animal scales; Fish weighing scales
Axes
Backhoes
Blast freezers — Blast chillers
Blood collection syringes — Blood drawing syringes
Bridles — Horse bridles
Cargo trucks — Grain trucks
Claw hammer — Claw hammers
Cleaning brushes — Tank cleaning brushes
Commercial fishing nets — Fish capture nets; Fyke nets; Gill nets; Hoop nets
Conventional truck cranes — Mobile logging cranes
Conveyor screw — Feed conveyors
Cultivators — Rototillers; Soil tillers
Desktop computers
Digital camcorders or video cameras — Video camera systems
Dissolved oxygen meters — Dissolved oxygen indicators
Diving instruments or accessories — Scuba diving equipment
Dollies — Logging arches
Dropping pipettes — Irrigation pipettes
Dump trucks
Egg inspection or collecting equipment — Egg candlers; Egg grading machines; Egg washing machines
Feed mixers — Automated feed batch mixers
Fertilizer spreaders or distributors — Drop spreaders; Manure spreaders
Flatbed trailers — Mud sleds
Flowmeters — Flow meters
Fog or mist generators — Fog systems; Fumigators
Forestry saws — Pruning shears; Tree pruning equipment
Forestry skidders — Log skidders
Forklifts
Front end loaders
Garden forks — Pitchforks
Gas generators — Gas-powered generators
Global positioning system GPS receiver — Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
Grapples — Timber tongs
Greenhouse ventilation equipment — Greenhouse climate control systems
Hand sprayers — Handheld spray guns
Handheld thermometer — Handheld digital thermometers
Hard hats
Harvesters — Crop harvesters; Forage harvesters
Haymaking machinery — Hay rakes; Round balers; Square balers
Hoes
Hoists — Hoisting racks
Incubators or brooders for poultry — Poultry incubators
Irrigation overheads — Field watering systems
Laboratory beakers — Glass beakers
Lawnmowers — Flail mowers; Riding mowers
Light trucks or sport utility vehicles — Light pickup trucks
Livestock identification equipment — Ear tagging equipment
Livestock trailers — Animal trailers
Lumbering equipment — Chain flail delimbers; Grapple processors; Grapple yarders; Sawbucks (see all 9 examples)
Marine hatchery equipment — Hatching trays
Milking machines — Milk separators; Milking equipment
Multipurpose or general test tubes — Laboratory test tubes
Nebulizer or accessories — Nebulizers
Personal computers
pH meters — pH indicators
Pisciculture supplies — Automatic fish feeders; Fish tagging equipment; Fish traps; Video scanning fish counters (see all 9 examples)
Ploughs — Plows
Portable data input terminals — Portable data collectors
Post hole digger — Post hole diggers
Power drills — Cordless drills
Power saws — Chain saws
Rakes
Recreational motorboats — Small power boats
Recreational rowboats — Rowboats
Respirators — Dust and particulate respirators
Saddles — Horse saddles
Saws — Hand saws
Screwdrivers — Phillips head screwdrivers; Straight screwdrivers
Seed drills
Shovels — Long handle shovels
Snowplow attachments — Snowplows
Socket sets — Socket wrench sets
Sonars — Sonar equipment
Spades — Digging spades
Sprayers — Chemical injection systems; Weed sprayers
Squeegees or washers — Squeegees
Tape measures — Measuring tapes
Track bulldozers — Tracked bulldozers
Track excavators — Tracked excavators
Track loaders — Knuckleboom loaders
Turbidimeters
Two way radios
Ultraviolet disinfection equipment — Ultraviolet water purification systems
Veterinary castration instruments — Castration equipment
Veterinary injection or suction units or accessories — Animal injection syringes; Animal vaccination syringes; Balling guns; Suction syringes (see all 6 examples)
Veterinary nail trimmers or cutters — Hoof trimmers; Nail trimmers
Water analyzers — Water testers
Water pumps — Water transfer systems
Water purification equipment — Ozone water purification systems
Water samplers — Total dissolved solids TDS meters
Wet mops — Cleaning mops
Winches — Cable winches

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
69		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.
61		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
57		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
55		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.
55		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
53		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.
52		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
50		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.
49		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.
48		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
47		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
46		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.
43		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
41		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
40		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.
38		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.
38		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
38		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.
38		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.
37		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
37		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.
30		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.
29		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.
28		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
24		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.
23		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.
20		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.
17		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.
17		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		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.
9		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
70		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.
69		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
69		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
67		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
67		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
67		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
66		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
65		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
60		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
57		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
56		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
56		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
55		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
55		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
54		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
52		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
52		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
51		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
49		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
49		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
49		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
49		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
49		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.
46		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
44		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
42		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
42		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
41		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
39		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
38		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
37		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
33		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
19		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
11		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
1		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
72		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
71		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		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
68		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
67		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
63		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
63		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
60		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
59		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.
56		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
56		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
54		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
54		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.
52		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.
51		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).
50		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.
50		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
50		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
49		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.
49		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.
49		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
47		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry 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).
46		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.
45		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.
45		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
45		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
45		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.
43		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
43		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
42		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
40		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
40		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
38		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		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
35		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.
32		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
31		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
30		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
30		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
29		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
29		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
29		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
27		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
27		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
25		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
11		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
3		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
76		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
76		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
75		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
74		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
72		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
72		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
70		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
69		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
69		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
69		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
68		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
68		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.
67		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
65		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
63		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		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
62		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
62		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
61		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
61		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.
61		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
59		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.
58		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
56		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
56		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
54		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
53		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
53		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
51		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
49		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.
48		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
48		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
47		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
45		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
38		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
37		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.
34		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
34		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.
34		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
30		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
28		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.

Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Assign duties or work schedules to employees.
Record agricultural or forestry inventory data.
Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met.
Monitor animal behavior or condition.
Train workers in farming, forestry, or hunting techniques.
Treat animal injuries or illnesses.
Confer with managers to make operational decisions.
Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities.
Evaluate quality of plants or crops.
Coordinate forestry or agricultural activities.
Schedule agricultural or forestry work.
Operate farming equipment.
Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees.
Transport animals, crops, or equipment.
Inspect equipment or facilities to determine condition or maintenance needs.
Monitor organizational processes.
Maintain personnel records.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Monitor financial activities.
Direct technical activities or operations.
Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment.
Monitor operational quality or safety.

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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Context		Work Context
90		Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
88		Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
86		Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
84		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?
82		Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
81		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?
81		Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
80		Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
79		Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
79		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?
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?
77		In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
74		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?
72		Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
70		Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
69		Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
66		Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
65		Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
65		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?
64		Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
62		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?
61		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?
58		Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
58		Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
57		In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
56		Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
54		Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
52		Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
52		Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?
52		Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?
49		Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
49		Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?
48		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?
48		Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
46		Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
46		Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
45		Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
42		Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?
41		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?
39		Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
36		Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
35		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.)
34		Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
32		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?
31		Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
31		Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?
30		Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
27		Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
25		Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
23		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?
19		Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
15		Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
10		Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
4		Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Title	Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Education	Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Related Experience	Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples	These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants.
SVP Range	(6.0 to < 7.0)

Credentials

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
92		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.
81		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.
56		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.
24		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
22		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.
1		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
87		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
77		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
76		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
74		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
73		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
73		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
72		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.
71		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
69		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
69		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
68		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
67		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
67		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
67		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
60		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
53		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.
60		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.
58		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.
56		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.
54		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.
45		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.

Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)

11-9013.00	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
11-9051.00	Food Service Managers
19-1031.00	Conservation Scientists
19-4042.00	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
37-1012.00	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
47-1011.00	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Bright Outlook
47-5013.00	Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
51-1011.00	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
51-9012.00	Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9021.00	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2019)	$23.21 hourly, $48,280 annual
State wages
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Employment (2019)	53,200 employees
Projected growth (2019-2029)	Decline (-1% or lower)
Projected job openings (2019-2029)	6,900
State trends

Top industries (2019)	Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting (61% 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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