First-Line Supervisors of Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Workers

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First-Line Supervisors of Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Workers

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Summary Description


	Directly supervise and coordinate activities of agricultural crop or horticultural workers.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Agricultural and Forestry Supervisor

2.	Agriculture Manager

3.	Agronomy Location Manager

4.	Agronomy Manager

5.	Area Supervisor

6.	Boom Boss

7.	Boom Master

8.	Christmas Tree Farm Crew Boss

9.	Christmas Tree Farm Manager

10.	Christmas Tree Farmer

11.	Cotton Gin Yard Supervisor

12.	Cranberry Bog Supervisor

13.	Detasseling Crew Supervisor

14.	Distillery Manager

15.	Distillery Supervisor

16.	Diversified Crops Supervisor

17.	Farm Boss

18.	Farm Owner Operator

19.	Field Crop Farming Supervisor

20.	Field Operations Farm Manager

21.	Forest Nursery Supervisor

22.	Greenhouse Superintendent

23.	Group Leader

24.	Grove Superintendent

25.	Grower

26.	Hardscape Foreman

27.	Harvest Contractor

28.	Harvest Crew Supervisor

29.	Harvest Supervisor

30.	Harvesting Supervisor

31.	Head Grower

32.	Head Irrigator

33.	Head Rose Grower

34.	Hoeing Row Boss

35.	Horticultural Specialty Farming Supervisor

36.	Insect and Disease Inspection Supervisor

37.	Irrigation Foreman

38.	Irrigation Supervisor

39.	Materials Management Supervisor

40.	Migrant Leader

41.	Nursery Supervisor

42.	Orchard Manager

43.	Park Worker Supervisor

44.	Pest Management Supervisor

45.	Picking Crew Supervisor

46.	Portable Track Crew Chief

47.	Rose Grading Supervisor

48.	Seed Production Field Supervisor

49.	Shed Workers Supervisor

50.	Supervisor Grower

51.	Team Foreman

52.	Tree Fruit and Nut Farming Supervisor

53.	Vegetable Farming Supervisor

54.	Vine Fruit Farming Supervisor

55.	Yarder Boss

56.	Yarding Supervisor

Job Tasks

	Assign duties, such as cultivation, irrigation, or harvesting of crops or plants, product packaging or grading, or equipment maintenance. Assign duties or work schedules to employees.

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

	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. Confer with managers to make operational decisions.

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

	Review employees' work to evaluate quality and quantity. Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees.

	Observe workers to detect inefficient or unsafe work procedures or to identify problems, initiating corrective action as necessary. Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met.

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

	Estimate labor requirements for jobs and plan work schedules accordingly. Estimate labor or resource requirements for forestry, fishing, or agricultural operations. Schedule agricultural or forestry work.

	Plan or supervise infrastructure or collection maintenance functions, such as planting, fertilizing, pest or weed control, or landscaping. Coordinate forestry or agricultural activities.

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

	Direct or assist with the adjustment or repair of farm equipment or machinery. Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment. Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees.

	Inspect facilities to determine maintenance needs. Inspect equipment or facilities to determine condition or maintenance needs.

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

	Requisition or purchase supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, or tools. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

	Monitor or oversee construction projects, such as horticultural buildings or irrigation systems. Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees.

	Investigate grievances and settle disputes to maintain harmony among workers.

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

	Recruit, hire, or discharge workers. Hire farming, fishing or forestry workers.

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

	Perform hardscape activities, including installation or repair of irrigation systems, resurfacing or grading of paths, rockwork, or erosion control. Build agricultural structures. Operate irrigation systems.

	Perform the same horticultural or agricultural duties as subordinates.

	Contract with seasonal workers and farmers to provide employment. Hire farming, fishing or forestry workers.

	Prepare reports regarding farm conditions, crop yields, machinery breakdowns, or labor problems. Maintain operational records.

	Arrange for transportation, equipment, or living quarters for seasonal workers. Coordinate forestry or agricultural activities.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

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