First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.
- Tasks
- 30 tasks27 core, 3 not rated
- Family
- Farming, Fishing & ForestryOne of its 14 occupations
- Code
- 45-1011.00SOC 2018: 45-1011
What the work is made of
27 core tasks and 3 not rated, each quoted as published, with where it came from.
Core: central to the jobNot rated: O*NET has not rated it core or supplemental
- Task 1. Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.Core taskTask 23340Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 2. Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.Core taskTask 23341Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 3. Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.Core taskTask 23342Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 4. Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.Core taskTask 23343Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 5. Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.Core taskTask 23344Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 6. Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.Core taskTask 23345Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 7. Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.Core taskTask 23346Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 8. Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.Core taskTask 23347Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 9. Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures.Core taskTask 23348Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 10. 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.Core taskTask 23349Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 11. Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules.Core taskTask 23350Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 12. Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.Core taskTask 23351Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 13. Coordinate dismantling, moving, and setting up equipment at new work sites.Core taskTask 23352Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 14. Coordinate the selection and movement of logs from storage areas, according to transportation schedules or production requirements.Core taskTask 23353Rated by 82 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 15. Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several different work locations.Core taskTask 23354Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 16. Drive or operate farm machinery, such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters, to transport workers or supplies or to cultivate or harvest fields.Core taskTask 23355Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 17. Perform both supervisory and management functions, such as accounting, marketing, and personnel work.Core taskTask 23356Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 18. Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from work sites.Core taskTask 23357Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 19. Inspect buildings, fences, fields or ranges, supplies, and equipment to determine work to be performed.Core taskTask 23358Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 20. Read inventory records, customer orders, or shipping schedules to determine required activities.Core taskTask 23359Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 21. Inspect facilities to determine maintenance needs.Core taskTask 23360Rated by 77 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 22. Confer with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.Core taskTask 23361Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 23. Prepare and maintain time or payroll reports, as well as details of personnel actions, such as performance evaluations, hires, promotions, or disciplinary actions.Core taskTask 23362Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 24. Requisition or purchase supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, or tools.Core taskTask 23363Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 25. Monitor or oversee construction projects, such as horticultural buildings or irrigation systems.Core taskTask 23364Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 26. Issue equipment, such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect equipment when work is complete.Core taskTask 23365Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 27. Calculate or monitor budgets for maintenance or development of collections, grounds, or infrastructure.Core taskTask 23366Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2022
- Task 28. Direct or assist with the adjustment or repair of equipment or machinery.Not ratedTask 23367Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 29. Monitor operations to identify and solve problems, improve work methods, and ensure compliance with safety, company, and government regulations.Not ratedTask 23368Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 30. Plan work schedules according to personnel and equipment availability.Not ratedTask 23369Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 45-1011
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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