First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
The occupation First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers covers people who directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers. The job can ask you to assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters. The strongest interest signal is Enterprising (6.0 of 7), then Realistic (5.5) and Conventional, which gives it the code ERC. Plan on one or two years of vocational training, an apprenticeship or an associate’s degree; O*NET labels this medium preparation. Strength in critical thinking, coordination, and speaking helps most here. People who want leading, persuading and making business decisions usually fit better here than those who need creative work with room for original expression.
What they do
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.
Main 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.
- Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Coordination
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Reading Comprehension
Who this career fits
May suit you if
- You like taking the lead and making the call.
- You like ending the day with a physical result you can point to.
- You are willing to put in a year or two of focused training.
- You are comfortable relying on critical thinking and coordination.
May not suit you if
- You would rather not persuade, sell or manage other people.
- You need creative expression to be a big part of your day. Artistic rates 1.0 out of 7 here.
- You need to start within a few months, with no training period.
Interest profile
O*NET rates each occupation from 1 to 7 on six interest types. The code ERC takes the three highest, and Enterprising comes first here.
Preparation
Medium preparation. Expect vocational school, an apprenticeship, related experience or an associate’s degree, usually one or two years in total.
Most-reported requirement in the O*NET survey: Bachelor's Degree. This reflects what workers reported most often and is not a legal minimum. Licensing rules can differ by state or industry, so confirm what applies where you plan to work.
Also called
- Animal Research Facility Supervisor
- Cattle Manager
- Farm Supervisor
- Fish Hatchery Manager
- Harvesting Supervisor
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