Description

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

Interests

Enterprising
Realistic
Conventional

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Work Values

Independence
Support
Achievement

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Work Styles

Dependability
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Leadership
Adaptability/Flexibility

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Tasks

Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.
Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.
Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.

Work Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Getting Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Detailed Work Activities

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Technology Skills

Spreadsheet software
Presentation software
Data base user interface and query software
Accounting software
Calendar and scheduling software

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Expression
Near Vision
Speech Clarity

Skills

Coordination
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Speaking
Management of Personnel Resources

Knowledge

Administration and Management
Production and Processing
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Mechanical

Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

These are the certification(s) applicable to First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers:

Certificate name

Laboratory Animal Technologist

Certifying Organization

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

Landscape Industry Certified Technician - Exterior (Irrigation)

Certifying Organization

National Association of Landscape Professionals

Type

Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Crop Advisor

Certifying Organization

American Society of Agronomy - ARCPACS

Type

Core

Certificate name

Level - 4 Equine Facility Manager Certification

Certifying Organization

Certified Horsemanship Association

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

Landscape Industry Certified Horticultural Technician

Certifying Organization

National Association of Landscape Professionals

Type

Core

Certificate name	Certifying Organization	Type
Laboratory Animal Technologist	American Association for Laboratory Animal Science	Advanced
Landscape Industry Certified Technician - Exterior (Irrigation)	National Association of Landscape Professionals	Specialty
Certified Crop Advisor	American Society of Agronomy - ARCPACS	Core
Level - 4 Equine Facility Manager Certification	Certified Horsemanship Association	Advanced
Landscape Industry Certified Horticultural Technician	National Association of Landscape Professionals	Core

Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income Percentile	Annual Income
Low (10%)	$37,019
Median (50%)	$47,966
High (90%)	$72,689

Employability

There are currently 68,900 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 71,000 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 3%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of 3%

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