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

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Controlling Machines and Processes - 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

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

Board Certified in Animal Food Science

Certifying Organization

American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists

Type

Advanced

Certificate name	Certifying Organization	Type
Board Certified in Animal Food Science	American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists	Advanced

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	Income
Low (10%)	$NaN
Median (50%)	$NaN
High (90%)	$NaN

Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).

Experience	Income
Entry Level	$50,000
Mid Level	$100,000
Senior Level	$150,000

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%

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Median Annual Income

$38,520

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Median Annual Income

$46,650

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Median Annual Income

$55,740

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services

Median Annual Income

$46,060

Projected Job Growth

+9 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.

EnterprisingConventionalSocial

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Median Annual Income

$76,760

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Median Annual Income

$75,820

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Median Annual Income

$65,930

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Advanced Manufacturing

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators. Excludes team or work leaders.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand

Median Annual Income

$60,510

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers, hand.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

Median Annual Income

$60,510

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.

EnterprisingRealisticConventional

First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants

Median Annual Income

$60,510

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Supervise and coordinate activities of passenger attendants.

EnterprisingConventionalSocial

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