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

What the job really is

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

At a glance

• Sector: Farming, Fishing & Forestry
• O*NET-SOC code: 45-1011
• O*NET job zone: 3 — medium preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• 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.
• Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.
• Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.
• Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.
• Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures.
• 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.
• Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules.
• Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.

Tools and technology

Atlassian Confluence, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adjustable hand wrenches, Adjustable widemouth pliers, Aeration pumps, Air compressors, Animal injection syringes, Animal trailers

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

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• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
• First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
• First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
• First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
• First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 3 (medium preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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