Career overview

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

O*NET-SOC 45-1011.00

Median pay / yr$59,330

OutlookAverage

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

What it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers.

CoordinationAdjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Management of Personnel ResourcesMotivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Administration and ManagementKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Production and ProcessingKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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