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First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 30 tasks, including 27 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2022, 11/2020.

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Core · Task 23340 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.

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Core · Task 23341 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.

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Core · Task 23342 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.

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Core · Task 23343 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.

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Core · Task 23344 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.

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Core · Task 23345 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.

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Core · Task 23346 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.

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Core · Task 23347 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.

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Core · Task 23348 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures.

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Core · Task 23349 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

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.

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Core · Task 23350 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules.

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Core · Task 23351 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.

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Core · Task 23352 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Coordinate dismantling, moving, and setting up equipment at new work sites.

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Core · Task 23353 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Coordinate the selection and movement of logs from storage areas, according to transportation schedules or production requirements.

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Core · Task 23354 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several different work locations.

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Core · Task 23355 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Drive or operate farm machinery, such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters, to transport workers or supplies or to cultivate or harvest fields.

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Core · Task 23356 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Perform both supervisory and management functions, such as accounting, marketing, and personnel work.

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Core · Task 23357 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from work sites.

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Core · Task 23358 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Inspect buildings, fences, fields or ranges, supplies, and equipment to determine work to be performed.

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Core · Task 23359 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Read inventory records, customer orders, or shipping schedules to determine required activities.

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Core · Task 23360 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Inspect facilities to determine maintenance needs.

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Core · Task 23361 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Confer with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.

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Core · Task 23362 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Prepare and maintain time or payroll reports, as well as details of personnel actions, such as performance evaluations, hires, promotions, or disciplinary actions.

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Core · Task 23363 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Requisition or purchase supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, or tools.

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Core · Task 23364 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Monitor or oversee construction projects, such as horticultural buildings or irrigation systems.

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Core · Task 23365 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Issue equipment, such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect equipment when work is complete.

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Core · Task 23366 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Calculate or monitor budgets for maintenance or development of collections, grounds, or infrastructure.

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Unspecified · Task 23367 · 11/2020 · Analyst

Direct or assist with the adjustment or repair of equipment or machinery.

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Unspecified · Task 23368 · 11/2020 · Analyst

Monitor operations to identify and solve problems, improve work methods, and ensure compliance with safety, company, and government regulations.

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Unspecified · Task 23369 · 11/2020 · Analyst

Plan work schedules according to personnel and equipment availability.

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