First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.
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Salary Information
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers: $59,330 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Assign duties or work schedules to employees. | General |
| Record agricultural or forestry inventory data. | General |
| Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met. | General |
| Train workers in farming, forestry, or hunting techniques. | General |
| Treat animal injuries or illnesses. | General |
| Schedule agricultural or forestry work. | General |
| Operate farming equipment. | General |
| Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees. | General |
| Transport animals, crops, or equipment. | General |
| Inspect equipment or facilities to determine condition or maintenance needs. | General |
| Direct technical activities or operations. | General |
| Monitor animal behavior or condition. | Maintenance |
| Monitor organizational processes. | Maintenance |
| Maintain personnel records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Monitor financial activities. | Maintenance |
| Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment. | Maintenance |
| Monitor operational quality or safety. | Maintenance |
| Confer with managers to make operational decisions. | Management |
| Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities. | Management |
| Coordinate forestry or agricultural activities. | Management |
| Evaluate quality of plants or crops. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Atlassian Confluence | Project management software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| BCS Woodlands Software The Logger Tracker | Accounting software |
| Employee scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Landmark Sales LOG-istics | Inventory management software |
| Mapping software | Map creation software |
| Midwest MicroSystems Cow Sense | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Payroll software | Time accounting software |
| Sage 50 Accounting | Accounting software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| TradeTec Computer Systems TallyWorks Logs | Inventory management software |
| Valley Agricultural Software Feed Watch | Expert system software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Work scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Cattlesoft CattleMax | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Lion Edge Technologies Ranch Manager | Data base user interface and query software |
| Valley Agricultural Software DairyCOMP 305 | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professional Horticulturist | American Society for Horticultural Science | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Animal Food Science | American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists | Not Available |
| Certified Agricultural Irrigation Specialist | Irrigation Association | Not Available |
| Certified Crop Advisor | American Society of Agronomy - ARCPACS | Not Available |
| Certified Irrigation Contractor | Irrigation Association | Not Available |
| Certified Manager Certification | Institute of Certified Professional Managers | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Agronomist | American Society of Agronomy - ARCPACS | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Horticulturist | American Society for Horticultural Science | Not Available |
| Laboratory Animal Technician | American Association for Laboratory Animal Science | Not Available |
| Laboratory Animal Technologist | American Association for Laboratory Animal Science | Not Available |
| Landscape Industry Certified Horticultural Technician | National Association of Landscape Professionals | Not Available |
| Landscape Industry Certified Technician - Exterior (Irrigation) | National Association of Landscape Professionals | Not Available |