Details Report

Updated 2007

Details Report for:
11-9012.00 - Farmers and Ranchers

On an ownership or rental basis, operate farms, ranches, greenhouses, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural production establishments which produce crops, horticultural specialties, livestock, poultry, finfish, shellfish, or animal specialties. May plant, cultivate, harvest, perform post-harvest activities, and market crops and livestock; may hire, train, and supervise farm workers or supervise a farm labor contractor; may prepare cost, production, and other records. May maintain and operate machinery and perform physical work.

Sample of reported job titles: Farmer, Dairy Farmer, Rancher, Farm Manager, Farm Operator, Cash Crop Farmer, Dairy Farm Operator, Grain Farmer, Beef Farm Operator, Cattleman

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
83	Core	Perform crop production duties such as planning, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting.
80	Core	Plan crop activities based on factors such as crop maturity and weather conditions.
79	Core	Monitor crops as they grow in order to ensure that they are growing properly and are free from diseases and contaminants.
77	Core	Maintain facilities such as fencing, water supplies, and outdoor housing and wind shelters.
77	Core	Determine types and quantities of crops or livestock to be raised, according to factors such as market conditions, federal program availability, and soil conditions.
76	Core	Select and purchase supplies and equipment such as seed, fertilizers, and farm machinery.
75	Core	Maintain financial, tax, production, and employee records.
75	Core	Lubricate, adjust, and make minor repairs to farm equipment, using oilcans, grease guns, and hand tools.
71	Core	Set up and operate farm machinery to cultivate, harvest, and haul crops.
71	Core	Evaluate product marketing alternatives, then promote and market farm products, acting as the sales agent for livestock and crops.
69	Core	Obtain financing from lenders to purchase machinery, fertilizer, livestock, and feed.
59	Core	Assemble, position, and secure structures such as trellises, beehives, or fences, using hand tools.
92	Supplemental	Clean and sanitize milking equipment, storage tanks, collection cups, and cows' udders, or ensure that procedures are followed to maintain sanitary conditions for handling of milk.
92	Supplemental	Operate dairy farms that produce bulk milk.
87	Supplemental	Milk cows, using milking machinery.
86	Supplemental	Manage and oversee the day-to-day running of farms raising poultry or pigs for the production of meat and breeding stock.
85	Supplemental	Breed and raise stock such as cattle, poultry, and honeybees, using recognized breeding practices to ensure continued improvement in stock.
85	Supplemental	Assist in animal births, and care for newborn livestock.
84	Supplemental	Control the spread of disease and parasites in herds, by using vaccination and medication, and by separating sick animals.
81	Supplemental	Maintain pastures or grazing lands to ensure that animals have enough feed, employing pasture-conservation measures such as arranging rotational grazing.
79	Supplemental	Buy or sell futures contracts, or price products in advance of future sales so that risk is limited and/or profit is increased.
77	Supplemental	Select animals for market, and provide transportation of livestock to market.
77	Supplemental	Demonstrate and explain farm work techniques and safety regulations to workers.
77	Supplemental	Negotiate and arrange with buyers for the sale, storage, and shipment of crops.
75	Supplemental	Clean and disinfect buildings and yards, and remove manure.
74	Supplemental	Purchase and store livestock feed.
71	Supplemental	Remove lower quality or older animals from herds and purchase other livestock to replace culled animals.
70	Supplemental	Transport grain to silos for storage, and burn or bale any straw that is left behind.
69	Supplemental	Clean, grade, and package crops for marketing.
69	Supplemental	Hire, train, and direct workers engaged in planting, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting, and marketing crops, and in raising livestock.
68	Supplemental	Harvest crops, and collect specialty products such as royal jelly, wax, pollen, and honey from bee colonies.
65	Supplemental	Install and shift irrigation systems to irrigate fields evenly or according to crop need.
56	Supplemental	Herd cattle, using horses or all-terrain vehicles.
40	Supplemental	Destroy diseased or superfluous crops.

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
75		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
66		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
61		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
58		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
57		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
54		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
50		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
49		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
48		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
46		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
45		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
43		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
42		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
40		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
40		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
40		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
37		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
35		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
34		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
33		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
31		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
30		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
30		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
30		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
21		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
19		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
18		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
16		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
15		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
12		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
11		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
10		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
1		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
84		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
77		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
74		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
72		Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
71		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
71		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
71		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
70		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
69		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
69		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
68		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
67		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
67		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
66		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
65		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
63		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
61		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
61		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
60		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
60		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
58		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
56		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
56		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
54		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
50		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
50		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
50		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
48		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
46		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
45		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
44		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
43		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
43		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
41		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
23		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
75		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
72		Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
69		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
69		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
66		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
66		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
63		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
63		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
63		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
60		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
60		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
60		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
60		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
60		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
60		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
60		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
60		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
56		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
56		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
56		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
56		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
53		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
53		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
53		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
53		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
53		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
50		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
50		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
50		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
50		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
50		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
47		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
47		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
47		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
47		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
44		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
44		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
44		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
44		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
44		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
44		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
41		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
41		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
41		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
41		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
38		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
38		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
35		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
35		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
31		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
13		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
6		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
79		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). operate agricultural equipment or machinery use hand or power tools
79		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. drive automobile, van, or light truck drive truck with capacity greater than 3 tons operate tractor with accessories or attachments transport passengers or cargo
76		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. inspect crops or fields inspect growing environment monitor animal care monitor forage plant growth monitor number or type of fish reared or harvested observe fish or beds or ponds observe plants, flowers, shrubs or trees to ascertain condition
75		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. inspect facilities to determine repair or replacement needs
75		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. make decisions resolve agricultural production problems resolve logging operation problems
73		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. study production records
71		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. maintain or repair farm vehicles, machinery, or mechanical implements
69		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. follow contract, property, or insurance laws follow horticulture irrigation techniques use animal disease control techniques use fish culturing techniques use oral or written communication techniques use plant disease control techniques
66		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. modify work procedures or processes to meet deadlines plan development or production of hybrid plant varieties plan harvesting plan logging operations plan or organize work
65		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. package goods for shipment or storage use herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides or related products
65		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. grade, classify, or sort products according to specifications identify crop characteristics identify fruit or vegetable or crops ready for harvest identify livestock characteristics recognize disease or parasites in animals recognize plant diseases recognize tree or forest plant species understand second language
65		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. plant, cultivate, or harvest crops, including aquaculture preserve, cure, or cold store meat, poultry or fish slaughter animals, fish, or poultry
64		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. analyze operational or management reports or records analyze organizational operating practices or procedures
62		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. inspect crops to determine quality judge soil conditions
60		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. disburse checks to satisfy accounts payable order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
56		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. maintain production or work records
56		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. estimate materials or labor requirements estimate time needed for project
54		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
54		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards perform safety inspections in agricultural, forestry, or fishing setting
53		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
51		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
50		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
50		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. schedule activities, classes, or events schedule employee work hours
50		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
47		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff oversee execution of organizational or program policies
47		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
47		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. maintain records, reports, or files prepare or maintain employee records prepare reports
46		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
40		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. conduct training for personnel demonstrate or explain assembly or use of equipment
37		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. negotiate business contracts resolve or assist workers to resolve work problems
36		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
36		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. assign work to staff or employees direct workers in planting, irrigating, cultivating, harvesting, or marketing establish employee performance standards evaluate performance of employees or contract personnel monitor worker performance motivate workers to achieve work goals orient new employees
36		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
34		Performing for 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.
33		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. administer injections administer medications or treatments artificially inseminate livestock breed animals to propagate stock or to develop new types examine animals to detect illness, disease, or injury
32		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. explain rules, policies or regulations explain work orders, specifications, or work techniques to workers
31		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
27		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
25		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
25		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
22		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. hire, discharge, transfer, or promote workers

Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Context		Work Context
100		Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
99		Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
91		Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
85		Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.
78		In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
74		In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
73		Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
72		Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
72		Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
69		Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
69		Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
68		Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
67		Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?
62		Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
61		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?
61		Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
61		Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
60		Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
56		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?
55		Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
51		Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
51		Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
50		Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
49		Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
47		Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
47		Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
46		Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
46		Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?
45		Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
44		Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
43		Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?
43		Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
40		Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
40		Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
39		Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
39		Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?
39		Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
38		Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
36		Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
36		Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?
34		Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?
33		Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
26		Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
26		Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
25		Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?
25		Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
24		Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
22		Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
20		Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
20		Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
19		Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
19		Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
11		Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
11		Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
9		Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
4		Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
0		Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Component	Description
Title	Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Overall Experience	Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

Job Zone Examples	These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include funeral directors, electricians, forest and conservation technicians, legal secretaries, interviewers, and insurance sales agents.

SVP Range	(6.0 to < 7.0)

Education	Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

There are 2 recognized apprenticeable specialties associated with this occupation:
Farmer, General; Beekeeper

To learn about specific apprenticeship opportunities, please consult the U.S. Department of Labor State Apprenticeship Information website.

For general information about apprenticeships, training, and partnerships with business, visit the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship website.

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
100		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
78		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
56		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
45		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
6		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
0		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
79		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
76		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
76		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
75		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
74		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
73		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
70		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
70		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
66		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
65		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
63		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
61		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
60		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
60		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
60		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
46		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
83		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
78		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
56		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
33		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
28		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
28		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Details Report for: 11-9012.00 - Farmers and Ranchers