First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Also known as: Agricultural and Forestry Supervisor, Agriculture Manager, Agronomy Location Manager (+119 more)
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.
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What You'll Do
- 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.
Essential Skills
Career Fit Overview
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Top passions
- Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
- Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
- Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
Common styles
Leadership Orientation, Dependability, Perseverance, Cooperation, Attention to Detail
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Key Abilities
This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:
Technologies & Tools
Work Environment & Strengths
Common Strengths for This Career
- Leadership Orientation (High importance: 5.0/5)
- Dependability (High importance: 4.69/5)
- Perseverance (High importance: 4.34/5)
- Cooperation (High importance: 4.25/5)
- Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.24/5)
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This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.
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