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- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments.
Agricultural Technicians spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension, and Near Vision. Agricultural Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Biology, Computers and Electronics, and Mathematics and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Processing Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Documenting/Recording Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Performing General Physical Activities
Training and Teaching Others
Thinking Creatively
Interacting With Computers
Controlling Machines and Processes
Scheduling Work and Activities
Getting Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Developing and Building Teams
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Performing Administrative Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Assisting and Caring for Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Abilities
Oral Expression
Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Near Vision
Written Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Category Flexibility
Information Ordering
Finger Dexterity
Control Precision
Mathematical Reasoning
Far Vision
Speech Recognition
Visual Color Discrimination
Fluency of Ideas
Flexibility of Closure
Speech Clarity
Depth Perception
Selective Attention
Originality
Number Facility
Manual Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Time Sharing
Visualization
Auditory Attention
Perceptual Speed
Multilimb Coordination
Hearing Sensitivity
Trunk Strength
Memorization
Static Strength
Response Orientation
Reaction Time
Rate Control
Speed of Closure
Peripheral Vision
Night Vision
Extent Flexibility
Stamina
Glare Sensitivity
Gross Body Equilibrium
Gross Body Coordination
Spatial Orientation
Sound Localization
Wrist-Finger Speed
Dynamic Strength
Speed of Limb Movement
Interests
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Enterprising
Social
Artistic
Knowledge
Biology
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
English Language
Chemistry
Mechanical
Education and Training
Clerical
Production and Processing
Food Production
Engineering and Technology
Customer and Personal Service
Public Safety and Security
Administration and Management
Physics
Geography
Law and Government
Communications and Media
Design
Building and Construction
Personnel and Human Resources
Transportation
Psychology
Telecommunications
Sales and Marketing
Foreign Language
Sociology and Anthropology
Economics and Accounting
Medicine and Dentistry
History and Archeology
Wages
New Jersey
$47,620
New Mexico
$43,930
Illinois
$41,940
Alabama
$40,710
Missouri
$39,660
Maryland
$39,610
Michigan
$38,010
North Dakota
$37,210
Vermont
$37,000
Washington
$36,850
South Carolina
$36,780
Hawaii
$36,350
Pennsylvania
$36,250
Maine
$36,100
Oregon
$35,690
North Carolina
$35,530
Nebraska
$35,210
Colorado
$35,020
New York
$34,940
Arizona
$34,460
Florida
$34,120
Minnesota
$33,990
Tennessee
$33,680
Massachusetts
$33,550
Kansas
$33,260
Louisiana
$32,890
Ohio
$32,800
Oklahoma
$32,730
West Virginia
$32,330
Wisconsin
$31,900
Kentucky
$31,760
Indiana
$31,500
California
$31,270
Arkansas
$30,450
Idaho
$30,360
Virginia
$30,050
Iowa
$29,760
Georgia
$29,660
Utah
$29,480
Texas
$29,250
South Dakota
$27,580
Mississippi
$23,780
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Writing
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Speaking
Active Listening
Coordination
Mathematics
Operation Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Science
Time Management
Active Learning
Management of Personnel Resources
Social Perceptiveness
Instructing
Systems Evaluation
Learning Strategies
Systems Analysis
Negotiation
Operation and Control
Persuasion
Service Orientation
Quality Control Analysis
Troubleshooting
Management of Material Resources
Technology Design
Programming
Management of Financial Resources
Equipment Maintenance
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Working Conditions
Independence
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Integrity
Persistence
Initiative
Stress Tolerance
Independence
Leadership
Self Control
Concern for Others
Achievement/Effort
Analytical Thinking
Social Orientation
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Freedom to Make Decisions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Consequence of Error
Time Pressure
Contact With Others
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Standing
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Level of Competition
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Duration of Typical Work Week
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Work Schedules
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to High Places
Public Speaking
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
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 Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-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 Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
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-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Conflict Situations
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
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-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-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-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 Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-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 Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
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 High Places
Public Speaking
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Telephone
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Walking and Running
Time Pressure
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-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
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
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, Under Cover
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous 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
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
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 Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Electronic Mail
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Telephone
Exposed to Radiation
-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-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
-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
- Importance Core-
Receive and prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, and animal care.
Plant seeds in specified areas, and count the resulting plants to determine the percentage of seeds that germinated.
Collect samples from crops or animals so testing can be performed.
Measure or weigh ingredients used in testing or for purposes such as animal feed.
Prepare data summaries, reports, and analyses that include results, charts, and graphs to document research findings and results.
Set up laboratory or field equipment, and prepare sites for testing.
- Importance Supplemental-
Operate laboratory equipment such as spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, and potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
Adjust testing equipment, and prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
Examine animals and specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
Perform general nursery duties such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, and controlling environmental conditions.
Maintain and repair agricultural facilities, equipment, and tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
Perform crop production duties such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, and harvesting crops.
Supervise and train agricultural technicians and farm laborers.
Operate farm machinery including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, and trucks.
Supervise pest or weed control operations including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, scheduling application, and training operators.
Measure and mark plot areas, and plow, disc, level, and otherwise prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards and vineyards.
Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
Conduct insect and plant disease surveys.
Devise cultural methods and environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
Prepare and present agricultural demonstrations.
Respond to inquiries and requests from the public that do not require specialized scientific knowledge or expertise.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Plant seeds in specified areas, and count the resulting plants to determine the percentage of seeds that germinated.
Set up laboratory or field equipment, and prepare sites for testing.
Measure or weigh ingredients used in testing or for purposes such as animal feed.
Prepare data summaries, reports, and analyses that include results, charts, and graphs to document research findings and results.
Collect samples from crops or animals so testing can be performed.
Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, and animal care.
Receive and prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Supervise and train agricultural technicians and farm laborers.
Measure and mark plot areas, and plow, disc, level, and otherwise prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards and vineyards.
Operate farm machinery including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, and trucks.
Operate laboratory equipment such as spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, and potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
Perform crop production duties such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, and harvesting crops.
Maintain and repair agricultural facilities, equipment, and tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
Perform general nursery duties such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, and controlling environmental conditions.
Adjust testing equipment, and prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
Supervise pest or weed control operations including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, scheduling application, and training operators.
Respond to inquiries and requests from the public that do not require specialized scientific knowledge or expertise.
Conduct insect and plant disease surveys.
Examine animals and specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
Prepare and present agricultural demonstrations.
Devise cultural methods and environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, and animal care.
Receive and prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
Measure or weigh ingredients used in testing or for purposes such as animal feed.
Set up laboratory or field equipment, and prepare sites for testing.
Prepare data summaries, reports, and analyses that include results, charts, and graphs to document research findings and results.
Plant seeds in specified areas, and count the resulting plants to determine the percentage of seeds that germinated.
Collect samples from crops or animals so testing can be performed.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate laboratory equipment such as spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, and potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
Adjust testing equipment, and prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
Supervise and train agricultural technicians and farm laborers.
Examine animals and specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
Maintain and repair agricultural facilities, equipment, and tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
Perform general nursery duties such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, and controlling environmental conditions.
Conduct insect and plant disease surveys.
Perform crop production duties such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, and harvesting crops.
Supervise pest or weed control operations including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, scheduling application, and training operators.
Operate farm machinery including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, and trucks.
Devise cultural methods and environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
Respond to inquiries and requests from the public that do not require specialized scientific knowledge or expertise.
Measure and mark plot areas, and plow, disc, level, and otherwise prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards and vineyards.
Prepare and present agricultural demonstrations.
Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Plant seeds in specified areas, and count the resulting plants to determine the percentage of seeds that germinated.
Receive and prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, and animal care.
Measure or weigh ingredients used in testing or for purposes such as animal feed.
Prepare data summaries, reports, and analyses that include results, charts, and graphs to document research findings and results.
Set up laboratory or field equipment, and prepare sites for testing.
Collect samples from crops or animals so testing can be performed.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Examine animals and specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
Perform general nursery duties such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, and controlling environmental conditions.
Operate laboratory equipment such as spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, and potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
Respond to inquiries and requests from the public that do not require specialized scientific knowledge or expertise.
Adjust testing equipment, and prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
Conduct insect and plant disease surveys.
Devise cultural methods and environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
Maintain and repair agricultural facilities, equipment, and tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
Measure and mark plot areas, and plow, disc, level, and otherwise prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards and vineyards.
Operate farm machinery including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, and trucks.
Perform crop production duties such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, and harvesting crops.
Prepare and present agricultural demonstrations.
Supervise and train agricultural technicians and farm laborers.
Supervise pest or weed control operations including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, scheduling application, and training operators.
Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Collect samples from crops or animals so testing can be performed.
Set up laboratory or field equipment, and prepare sites for testing.
Receive and prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
Plant seeds in specified areas, and count the resulting plants to determine the percentage of seeds that germinated.
Measure or weigh ingredients used in testing or for purposes such as animal feed.
Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, and animal care.
Prepare data summaries, reports, and analyses that include results, charts, and graphs to document research findings and results.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Devise cultural methods and environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
Measure and mark plot areas, and plow, disc, level, and otherwise prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards and vineyards.
Supervise pest or weed control operations including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, scheduling application, and training operators.
Operate farm machinery including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, and trucks.
Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
Perform crop production duties such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, and harvesting crops.
Perform general nursery duties such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, and controlling environmental conditions.
Examine animals and specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
Maintain and repair agricultural facilities, equipment, and tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
Adjust testing equipment, and prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
Supervise and train agricultural technicians and farm laborers.
Operate laboratory equipment such as spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, and potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
Prepare and present agricultural demonstrations.
Conduct insect and plant disease surveys.
Respond to inquiries and requests from the public that do not require specialized scientific knowledge or expertise.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Measure or weigh ingredients used in testing or for purposes such as animal feed.
Collect samples from crops or animals so testing can be performed.
Receive and prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
Plant seeds in specified areas, and count the resulting plants to determine the percentage of seeds that germinated.
Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, and animal care.
Set up laboratory or field equipment, and prepare sites for testing.
Prepare data summaries, reports, and analyses that include results, charts, and graphs to document research findings and results.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate farm machinery including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, and trucks.
Perform crop production duties such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, and harvesting crops.
Measure and mark plot areas, and plow, disc, level, and otherwise prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards and vineyards.
Supervise pest or weed control operations including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, scheduling application, and training operators.
Respond to inquiries and requests from the public that do not require specialized scientific knowledge or expertise.
Operate laboratory equipment such as spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, and potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
Perform general nursery duties such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, and controlling environmental conditions.
Devise cultural methods and environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
Conduct insect and plant disease surveys.
Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
Supervise and train agricultural technicians and farm laborers.
Adjust testing equipment, and prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
Maintain and repair agricultural facilities, equipment, and tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
Examine animals and specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
Prepare and present agricultural demonstrations.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare data summaries, reports, and analyses that include results, charts, and graphs to document research findings and results.
Collect samples from crops or animals so testing can be performed.
Set up laboratory or field equipment, and prepare sites for testing.
Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, and animal care.
Plant seeds in specified areas, and count the resulting plants to determine the percentage of seeds that germinated.
Measure or weigh ingredients used in testing or for purposes such as animal feed.
Receive and prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare and present agricultural demonstrations.
Respond to inquiries and requests from the public that do not require specialized scientific knowledge or expertise.
Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
Maintain and repair agricultural facilities, equipment, and tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
Conduct insect and plant disease surveys.
Adjust testing equipment, and prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
Measure and mark plot areas, and plow, disc, level, and otherwise prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards and vineyards.
Supervise and train agricultural technicians and farm laborers.
Supervise pest or weed control operations including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, scheduling application, and training operators.
Devise cultural methods and environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
Perform general nursery duties such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, and controlling environmental conditions.
Perform crop production duties such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, and harvesting crops.
Operate farm machinery including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, and trucks.
Examine animals and specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
Operate laboratory equipment such as spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, and potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Measure or weigh ingredients used in testing or for purposes such as animal feed.
Prepare data summaries, reports, and analyses that include results, charts, and graphs to document research findings and results.
Receive and prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, and animal care.
Set up laboratory or field equipment, and prepare sites for testing.
Plant seeds in specified areas, and count the resulting plants to determine the percentage of seeds that germinated.
Collect samples from crops or animals so testing can be performed.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Examine animals and specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
Maintain and repair agricultural facilities, equipment, and tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
Perform general nursery duties such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, and controlling environmental conditions.
Operate laboratory equipment such as spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, and potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
Perform crop production duties such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, and harvesting crops.
Operate farm machinery including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, and trucks.
Adjust testing equipment, and prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
Respond to inquiries and requests from the public that do not require specialized scientific knowledge or expertise.
Conduct insect and plant disease surveys.
Devise cultural methods and environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
Measure and mark plot areas, and plow, disc, level, and otherwise prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards and vineyards.
Prepare and present agricultural demonstrations.
Supervise and train agricultural technicians and farm laborers.
Supervise pest or weed control operations including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, scheduling application, and training operators.
Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Plant seeds in specified areas, and count the resulting plants to determine the percentage of seeds that germinated.
Collect samples from crops or animals so testing can be performed.
Prepare data summaries, reports, and analyses that include results, charts, and graphs to document research findings and results.
Set up laboratory or field equipment, and prepare sites for testing.
Measure or weigh ingredients used in testing or for purposes such as animal feed.
Receive and prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, and animal care.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare and present agricultural demonstrations.
Respond to inquiries and requests from the public that do not require specialized scientific knowledge or expertise.
Supervise and train agricultural technicians and farm laborers.
Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
Operate laboratory equipment such as spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, and potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
Devise cultural methods and environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
Operate farm machinery including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, and trucks.
Perform crop production duties such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, and harvesting crops.
Supervise pest or weed control operations including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, scheduling application, and training operators.
Measure and mark plot areas, and plow, disc, level, and otherwise prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards and vineyards.
Maintain and repair agricultural facilities, equipment, and tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
Perform general nursery duties such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, and controlling environmental conditions.
Adjust testing equipment, and prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
Examine animals and specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
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
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 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 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
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
Post-Doctoral Training