Common Tasks for Farm Workers and Laborers, Crop.
Set up and operate irrigation system
Operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, and self propelled machinery to plow, harrow or fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray and harvest crops.
Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.
Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand.
Apply pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers to crops.
Operate tractors, tractor drawn machinery, and self propelled machinery to plow, harrow or fertilize soil or to plant, cultivate spray and harvest crops.
Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.
Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand.
Apply pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers to crops.
Work Activities for Farm Workers and Laborers, Crop.
Handling and moving objects-using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating things.
Controlling machines and processes-Using either control mechanisms, or direct physical activity to operate machines (not including computers or vehicles).
Controlling machines and processes-Using either control mechanisms, or direct physical activity to operate machines (not including computers or vehicles).
Common Work Contexts for Farm Workers and Laborers, Crop.
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather-95% responded "Every Day".
Spending Your Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools or Controls-70% responded "Continually or Almost Continually".
Exposed to Contaminants-66% responded with "Every Day".
Duration of Typical Work Week.
Face-to Face Discussions-68% responded with "Every Day".
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather-95% responded "Every Day".
Spending Your Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools or Controls-70% responded "Continually or Almost Continually".
Exposed to Contaminants-66% responded with "Every Day".
Duration of Typical Work Week.
Face-to Face Discussions-68% responded with "Every Day".
Common Tasks for Foresters, Crop.
Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to ensure adherence to government regulations.
Establish short-and long term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.
Supervise activities of other forestry workers.
Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers or herbicides to clear weeds, brush and logging debris.
Plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring the growth of new seedlings.
Common Work Activities for Foresters.
Documenting/Recording information-Entering, transcribing, storing, recording, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems-Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work-Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish your work.
Monitoring Processes, Materials and Surroundings-Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events or the environment to detect or access problems.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers or Subordinates-Providing information to supervisors, coworkers and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email or in person.
Common Work Contexts for Foresters.
Freedom to Make Decisions- 94% responded " A lot of freedom".
Electronic Mail-89% responded "Every day".
Telephone-88% responded "Every day"
Face-to Face Discussions-89% responded "Every day".
Structured versus Unstructured Work-85% responded "A lot of freedom".
Common Tasks for Nursery and Greenhouse Managers.
Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers for display or exhibition, or for research.
Identify plants as well as problems such as diseases, weeds and insect pests.
Tour work areas to observe work being done, to inspect crops and to evaluate plant and soil conditions.
Assign work schedules and duties to nursery or greenhouse staff and to supervise their work.
Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.
Common Work Activities for Nursery and Greenhouse Managers.
Making decisions and solving problems-Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Communicating with supervisors, peers, and subordinates-Providing information to supervisors, co-workers and subordinates by telephone, written form, by email or in person.
Getting information-observing, receiving, or otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
Coordinating the work and activities of others-Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Guiding, directing and motivating subordinates-Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Common Work Contexts for Nursery and Greenhouse Managers.
Freedom to Make Decisions-91% responded "A lot of freedom".
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather-91% responded "Every day".
Structured versus Unstructured Work-90% responded "A lot of freedom".
Responsible for Others Health and Safety-80% responded "Very high responsibility".
Work with Work Group or Team-77% responded "Extremely Important".
Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to ensure adherence to government regulations.
Establish short-and long term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.
Supervise activities of other forestry workers.
Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers or herbicides to clear weeds, brush and logging debris.
Plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring the growth of new seedlings.
Common Work Activities for Foresters.
Documenting/Recording information-Entering, transcribing, storing, recording, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems-Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work-Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish your work.
Monitoring Processes, Materials and Surroundings-Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events or the environment to detect or access problems.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers or Subordinates-Providing information to supervisors, coworkers and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email or in person.
Common Work Contexts for Foresters.
Freedom to Make Decisions- 94% responded " A lot of freedom".
Electronic Mail-89% responded "Every day".
Telephone-88% responded "Every day"
Face-to Face Discussions-89% responded "Every day".
Structured versus Unstructured Work-85% responded "A lot of freedom".
Common Tasks for Nursery and Greenhouse Managers.
Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers for display or exhibition, or for research.
Identify plants as well as problems such as diseases, weeds and insect pests.
Tour work areas to observe work being done, to inspect crops and to evaluate plant and soil conditions.
Assign work schedules and duties to nursery or greenhouse staff and to supervise their work.
Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.
Common Work Activities for Nursery and Greenhouse Managers.
Making decisions and solving problems-Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Communicating with supervisors, peers, and subordinates-Providing information to supervisors, co-workers and subordinates by telephone, written form, by email or in person.
Getting information-observing, receiving, or otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
Coordinating the work and activities of others-Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Guiding, directing and motivating subordinates-Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Common Work Contexts for Nursery and Greenhouse Managers.
Freedom to Make Decisions-91% responded "A lot of freedom".
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather-91% responded "Every day".
Structured versus Unstructured Work-90% responded "A lot of freedom".
Responsible for Others Health and Safety-80% responded "Very high responsibility".
Work with Work Group or Team-77% responded "Extremely Important".
Common Tasks for Veterinarians
Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of disease and illness.
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds or surgery.
Collect body tissue: feces,blood, urine or other bodily fluids for examination and analysis.
inoculate animals against various diseases such as rabies or distemper.
Counsel clients about the deaths of their pets or about euthanasia decisions for their pets.
Operate diagnostic equipment such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment and interpret the resulting images.
Advice animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions or treatment options.
Educate the public about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans.
Attend lectures, conferences or continuing education courses.
Establish or conduct quarantine or testing procedures that prevent the spread of diseases to other animals or to humans and that comply with applicable government regulations.
Common Work Activities For Veterinarians
Making decisions and solving problems-Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Updating and using relevant knowledge-keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Performing or working directly with the public-Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores and receiving clients or guests.
Getting information-Observing, receiving and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Identifying objects, actions and events-Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities and detecting changes in circumstances and events.
Assisting and caring for others-Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support or other personal care to others such as coworkers, clients and patients.
Documenting/recording information-Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written and/or electronic/magnetic form.
Interpreting the meaning of information for others-translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships-Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
Monitor processes, materials or surroundings-Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events or the environment to detect or access problems.
Work Contexts for Veterinarians
Telephone-How often do you have telephone conversations on the job? 100% responded "Every day".
Frequency of Decision Making-How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization. 85% responded "Every day".
Face-to-Face Discussions-How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
Contact with Others-How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with other (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
Deal with External Customers-How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
Physical Proximity-To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
Work with Group or Team-How important is it to work with other on in a group or team in this job?
Freedom to Make Decisions-How much decision making freedom, without supervision does this job offer?
Exposed to Disease and Infection-How often does this job require exposure to disease or infection?
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results-How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
Career Comparison of Wages and Projected Growth (from highest to lowest)
Career Median Wages Career Projected Growth 2012-2022
Veterinarians $ 87,590 / year Veterinarians Average: 8 % to 14 %
$ 42.11 / hour
Nursery and Greenhouse Managers $ 68,050 / year Foresters Slower than average: 3 % to 7 %
$ 32.72 / hour
Foresters $ 57,980 / year Nursery and Greenhouse Managers Decline: -3 % or lower
$ 27.87 / hour
Farm Workers and Laborers, Crop. $ 19,060 / year Farm Workers and Laborers, Crop. Decline: -3 % or lower
$ 9.17 / hour
Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of disease and illness.
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds or surgery.
Collect body tissue: feces,blood, urine or other bodily fluids for examination and analysis.
inoculate animals against various diseases such as rabies or distemper.
Counsel clients about the deaths of their pets or about euthanasia decisions for their pets.
Operate diagnostic equipment such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment and interpret the resulting images.
Advice animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions or treatment options.
Educate the public about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans.
Attend lectures, conferences or continuing education courses.
Establish or conduct quarantine or testing procedures that prevent the spread of diseases to other animals or to humans and that comply with applicable government regulations.
Common Work Activities For Veterinarians
Making decisions and solving problems-Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Updating and using relevant knowledge-keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Performing or working directly with the public-Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores and receiving clients or guests.
Getting information-Observing, receiving and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Identifying objects, actions and events-Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities and detecting changes in circumstances and events.
Assisting and caring for others-Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support or other personal care to others such as coworkers, clients and patients.
Documenting/recording information-Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written and/or electronic/magnetic form.
Interpreting the meaning of information for others-translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships-Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
Monitor processes, materials or surroundings-Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events or the environment to detect or access problems.
Work Contexts for Veterinarians
Telephone-How often do you have telephone conversations on the job? 100% responded "Every day".
Frequency of Decision Making-How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization. 85% responded "Every day".
Face-to-Face Discussions-How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
Contact with Others-How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with other (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
Deal with External Customers-How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
Physical Proximity-To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
Work with Group or Team-How important is it to work with other on in a group or team in this job?
Freedom to Make Decisions-How much decision making freedom, without supervision does this job offer?
Exposed to Disease and Infection-How often does this job require exposure to disease or infection?
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results-How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
Career Comparison of Wages and Projected Growth (from highest to lowest)
Career Median Wages Career Projected Growth 2012-2022
Veterinarians $ 87,590 / year Veterinarians Average: 8 % to 14 %
$ 42.11 / hour
Nursery and Greenhouse Managers $ 68,050 / year Foresters Slower than average: 3 % to 7 %
$ 32.72 / hour
Foresters $ 57,980 / year Nursery and Greenhouse Managers Decline: -3 % or lower
$ 27.87 / hour
Farm Workers and Laborers, Crop. $ 19,060 / year Farm Workers and Laborers, Crop. Decline: -3 % or lower
$ 9.17 / hour