According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters. | 89% |
| Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped. | 89% |
| Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations. | 89% |
| Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted. | 87% |
| Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting. | 85% |
| Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations. | 85% |
| Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians. | 84% |
| Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment. | 84% |
| Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures. | 81% |
| 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. | 81% |
| Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules. | 80% |
| Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting. | 80% |
| Coordinate dismantling, moving, and setting up equipment at new work sites. | 80% |
| Coordinate the selection and movement of logs from storage areas, according to transportation schedules or production requirements. | 79% |
| Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several different work locations. | 78% |
| Drive or operate farm machinery, such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters, to transport workers or supplies or to cultivate or harvest fields. | 77% |
| Perform both supervisory and management functions, such as accounting, marketing, and personnel work. | 76% |
| Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from work sites. | 75% |
| Inspect buildings, fences, fields or ranges, supplies, and equipment to determine work to be performed. | 74% |
| Read inventory records, customer orders, or shipping schedules to determine required activities. | 72% |
| Inspect facilities to determine maintenance needs. | 71% |
| Confer with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules. | 71% |
| Prepare and maintain time or payroll reports, as well as details of personnel actions, such as performance evaluations, hires, promotions, or disciplinary actions. | 70% |
| Requisition or purchase supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, or tools. | 70% |
| Monitor or oversee construction projects, such as horticultural buildings or irrigation systems. | 68% |
| Issue equipment, such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect equipment when work is complete. | 67% |
| Calculate or monitor budgets for maintenance or development of collections, grounds, or infrastructure. | 65% |
