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- Related Degrees
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Job Description: Recruit and hire seasonal or temporary agricultural laborers. May transport, house, and provide meals for workers.
Farm Labor Contractors spend a lot of their time Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships. They are naturally good at Speech Recognition, Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, and Oral Comprehension. Farm Labor Contractors are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Food Production, Personnel and Human Resources, and Foreign Language and are skilled at Coordination and Management of Personnel Resources.
Work Activities
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Processing Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Scheduling Work and Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Coaching and Developing Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Interacting With Computers
Documenting/Recording Information
Getting Information
Training and Teaching Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Developing and Building Teams
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Staffing Organizational Units
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Thinking Creatively
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Abilities
Speech Recognition
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Comprehension
Near Vision
Speech Clarity
Written Expression
Multilimb Coordination
Written Comprehension
Control Precision
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Time Sharing
Selective Attention
Far Vision
Manual Dexterity
Category Flexibility
Trunk Strength
Response Orientation
Reaction Time
Rate Control
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Perceptual Speed
Visual Color Discrimination
Flexibility of Closure
Fluency of Ideas
Stamina
Depth Perception
Static Strength
Number Facility
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Limb Movement
Originality
Auditory Attention
Peripheral Vision
Mathematical Reasoning
Hearing Sensitivity
Memorization
Visualization
Spatial Orientation
Finger Dexterity
Night Vision
Extent Flexibility
Speed of Closure
Glare Sensitivity
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Equilibrium
Sound Localization
Interests
Enterprising
Realistic
Social
Conventional
Investigative
Artistic
Knowledge
Food Production
Personnel and Human Resources
Foreign Language
Production and Processing
Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics
Education and Training
Economics and Accounting
Administration and Management
Law and Government
Public Safety and Security
Communications and Media
English Language
Clerical
Mechanical
Psychology
Computers and Electronics
Medicine and Dentistry
Transportation
Chemistry
Therapy and Counseling
Geography
Telecommunications
Engineering and Technology
Biology
Wages
Washington
$45,980
Arizona
$40,490
Florida
$30,230
California
$29,350
New Mexico
$23,490
Skills
Coordination
Management of Personnel Resources
Speaking
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Social Perceptiveness
Negotiation
Reading Comprehension
Persuasion
Instructing
Judgment and Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving
Writing
Service Orientation
Monitoring
Active Learning
Operation Monitoring
Operation and Control
Mathematics
Learning Strategies
Systems Analysis
Management of Financial Resources
Systems Evaluation
Management of Material Resources
Quality Control Analysis
Troubleshooting
Programming
Work Values
Relationships
Independence
Recognition
Achievement
Working Conditions
Support
Work Styles
Dependability
Integrity
Achievement/Effort
Cooperation
Initiative
Concern for Others
Persistence
Leadership
Attention to Detail
Self Control
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Independence
Social Orientation
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Contact With Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Time Pressure
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Decision Making
Level of Competition
Letters and Memos
Work With Work Group or Team
Physical Proximity
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Duration of Typical Work Week
Deal With External Customers
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Consequence of Error
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Degree of Automation
Work Schedules
Public Speaking
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-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 Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
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 High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-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-
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-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 Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
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 Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
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 Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Spend Time Standing
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
-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-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
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-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Time Pressure
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
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
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Radiation
Telephone
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
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Decision Making
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
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-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
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-
Pay wages of contracted farm laborers.
Provide food, drinking water, and field sanitation facilities to contracted workers.
Recruit and hire agricultural workers.
Employ foremen to deal directly with workers when recruiting, hiring, instructing, assigning tasks, and enforcing work rules.
Supervise the work of contracted employees.
Furnish tools for employee use.
- Importance Supplemental-
Direct and transport workers to appropriate work sites.
Provide check-cashing services to employees.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Supervise the work of contracted employees.
Employ foremen to deal directly with workers when recruiting, hiring, instructing, assigning tasks, and enforcing work rules.
Pay wages of contracted farm laborers.
Recruit and hire agricultural workers.
Provide food, drinking water, and field sanitation facilities to contracted workers.
Furnish tools for employee use.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Direct and transport workers to appropriate work sites.
Provide check-cashing services to employees.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Provide food, drinking water, and field sanitation facilities to contracted workers.
Employ foremen to deal directly with workers when recruiting, hiring, instructing, assigning tasks, and enforcing work rules.
Furnish tools for employee use.
Recruit and hire agricultural workers.
Supervise the work of contracted employees.
Pay wages of contracted farm laborers.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct and transport workers to appropriate work sites.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Pay wages of contracted farm laborers.
Employ foremen to deal directly with workers when recruiting, hiring, instructing, assigning tasks, and enforcing work rules.
Supervise the work of contracted employees.
Recruit and hire agricultural workers.
Provide food, drinking water, and field sanitation facilities to contracted workers.
Furnish tools for employee use.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct and transport workers to appropriate work sites.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Pay wages of contracted farm laborers.
Recruit and hire agricultural workers.
Furnish tools for employee use.
Provide food, drinking water, and field sanitation facilities to contracted workers.
Employ foremen to deal directly with workers when recruiting, hiring, instructing, assigning tasks, and enforcing work rules.
Supervise the work of contracted employees.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct and transport workers to appropriate work sites.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Pay wages of contracted farm laborers.
Supervise the work of contracted employees.
Recruit and hire agricultural workers.
Employ foremen to deal directly with workers when recruiting, hiring, instructing, assigning tasks, and enforcing work rules.
Furnish tools for employee use.
Provide food, drinking water, and field sanitation facilities to contracted workers.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct and transport workers to appropriate work sites.
Provide check-cashing services to employees.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Furnish tools for employee use.
Recruit and hire agricultural workers.
Pay wages of contracted farm laborers.
Provide food, drinking water, and field sanitation facilities to contracted workers.
Employ foremen to deal directly with workers when recruiting, hiring, instructing, assigning tasks, and enforcing work rules.
Supervise the work of contracted employees.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Provide check-cashing services to employees.
Direct and transport workers to appropriate work sites.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Supervise the work of contracted employees.
Provide food, drinking water, and field sanitation facilities to contracted workers.
Furnish tools for employee use.
Pay wages of contracted farm laborers.
Employ foremen to deal directly with workers when recruiting, hiring, instructing, assigning tasks, and enforcing work rules.
Recruit and hire agricultural workers.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct and transport workers to appropriate work sites.
Provide check-cashing services to employees.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Employ foremen to deal directly with workers when recruiting, hiring, instructing, assigning tasks, and enforcing work rules.
Pay wages of contracted farm laborers.
Supervise the work of contracted employees.
Recruit and hire agricultural workers.
Furnish tools for employee use.
Provide food, drinking water, and field sanitation facilities to contracted workers.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Provide check-cashing services to employees.
Direct and transport workers to appropriate work sites.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
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
-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
-Related Work Experience-
None
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 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Master's Degree