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- Education
Job Description: Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.
Agricultural Engineers spend a lot of their time Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Written Comprehension, Written Expression, and Problem Sensitivity. Agricultural Engineers are typically characterized as being Investigative and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Engineering and Technology, Design, and Mathematics and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.
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Work Activities
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Processing Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Thinking Creatively
Getting Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Scheduling Work and Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Developing and Building Teams
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Interacting With Computers
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Coaching and Developing Others
Training and Teaching Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Performing Administrative Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Controlling Machines and Processes
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Assisting and Caring for Others
Abilities
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Comprehension
Deductive Reasoning
Mathematical Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Category Flexibility
Near Vision
Number Facility
Information Ordering
Fluency of Ideas
Visualization
Originality
Flexibility of Closure
Speech Clarity
Far Vision
Speech Recognition
Visual Color Discrimination
Selective Attention
Perceptual Speed
Depth Perception
Finger Dexterity
Auditory Attention
Speed of Closure
Time Sharing
Memorization
Hearing Sensitivity
Control Precision
Reaction Time
Multilimb Coordination
Trunk Strength
Interests
Investigative
Realistic
Enterprising
Artistic
Conventional
Social
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
Design
Mathematics
Physics
Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
Building and Construction
Customer and Personal Service
Chemistry
Geography
Production and Processing
English Language
Administration and Management
Food Production
Biology
Education and Training
Law and Government
Sales and Marketing
Public Safety and Security
Personnel and Human Resources
Economics and Accounting
Transportation
Communications and Media
Clerical
Psychology
Telecommunications
History and Archeology
Foreign Language
Sociology and Anthropology
Philosophy and Theology
Medicine and Dentistry
Therapy and Counseling
Wages
Georgia
$95,470
North Carolina
$92,670
Texas
$89,270
Tennessee
$80,430
Ohio
$79,810
Washington
$78,730
Idaho
$77,360
Maryland
$77,360
California
$74,770
Michigan
$72,720
Minnesota
$71,700
Wisconsin
$71,060
North Dakota
$70,640
Colorado
$69,750
Illinois
$69,720
Indiana
$66,750
Iowa
$65,370
Pennsylvania
$62,960
South Dakota
$55,420
Oklahoma
$46,340
South Carolina
$44,420
Florida
$43,920
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Writing
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Mathematics
Monitoring
Active Learning
Speaking
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Coordination
Time Management
Instructing
Persuasion
Operation Monitoring
Management of Personnel Resources
Science
Social Perceptiveness
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Service Orientation
Technology Design
Management of Material Resources
Operations Analysis
Quality Control Analysis
Troubleshooting
Management of Financial Resources
Operation and Control
Programming
Work Values
Working Conditions
Independence
Achievement
Recognition
Support
Relationships
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Analytical Thinking
Dependability
Initiative
Innovation
Achievement/Effort
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Persistence
Independence
Leadership
Stress Tolerance
Self Control
Concern for Others
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Freedom to Make Decisions
Work With Work Group or Team
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Letters and Memos
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Decision Making
Contact With Others
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Deal With External Customers
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Level of Competition
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Consequence of Error
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Duration of Typical Work Week
Physical Proximity
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Degree of Automation
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Work Schedules
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Standing
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Face-to-Face Discussions
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
Master's Degree
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession