180 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Industry
Managers and Officials

This group includes managerial occupations concerned with operation for owners or other entities of all types of farms, ranches, hatcheries, and game preserves, including crop production and care of livestock for commercial use; care of timber tracts and reforestation activities; and commercial fishing, and related managerial services incidental to the industries. Occupations concerned with logging and related services are included under Group 183.

This division includes managerial occupations which require a knowledge of the management and operations of an organization, rather than a scientific, technical, or administrative specialty. Generally speaking, these are 'line management' occupations in contrast to the 'staff' and 'specialist' occupations included in Division 16. Also includes such occupations as officers and executives of government, corporations, and nonprofit organizations; general managers; general supervisors; and department heads and their assistants in industrial establishments. Many general administrators and managers are former scientific, professional, and administrative specialists. Care must be taken to classify occupations according to duties and requirements rather than an incumbent's education or experience. Occupations in the administration of a scientific, technical, or professional activity must be carefully scrutinized to determine whether they are concerned primarily with technical supervision or with general management or specialized administrative work.

180.161-010 MANAGER, PRODUCTION, SEED CORN (agric.) manager, regional.

Plans and directs development and production of hybrid seed corn for commercial seed companies; Plans and executes experimental field studies to develop and improve varieties of hybrid corn with desired characteristics, such as greater yield, resistance to disease and insects, and adaptability to specific soils and climate. Selects and inbreeds plants until specific inbred line is produced, using various breeding techniques, such as crossbreeding, back crossing, and outcrossing. Confers with farms to arrange contracts for raising hybrid corn. Distributes seeds, specifies areas of farm to be planted, directs workers engaged in corn planting to make most effective use of land, and oversees fertilizing, cultivating, detasseling, and harvesting [FIELD SUPERVISOR, SEED PRODUCTION (agric.)]. Directs, through subordinate supervisors, workers engaged in shelling and grading corn. Examines equipment used to clean and grade shelled corn for proper functioning and plans changes in drying, grading, storage, and shipment of seed corn for greater efficiency and accuracy. Interprets company policies and hires, discharges, transfers, and promotes workers. Records production, farm management practices, parent stock, or other data.

180.167-010 ARTIFICIAL-BREEDING DISTRIBUTOR (agric.)

Manages distributorship concerned with collecting and packaging bull semen and inseminating cows: Hires, trains, and supervises ARTIFICIAL-BREEDING TECHNICIAN (agric.) Prepares and issues advertising, speaks at farm organization meetings, and judges cattle shows to develop contacts with potential farmer-customers and to promote artificial breeding of cattle. Trains technicians in product knowledge, artificial insemination methods, and sales techniques. Organizes and coordinates sales and service functions and publishes material to motivate technicians and inform them of current breeding developments. Keeps customers' accounts and breeding and herd records for distributorship. Collects accounts due. Orders supplies, equipment and promotional material for technicians. May perform breeding services.

180.167-014 FIELD SUPERVISOR, SEED PRODUCTION (agric.)

Coordinates activities of FARMERS (agric.) engaged in producing seed stocks for commercial seed companies: Inspects and analyzes soil and water supplies of farm and studies wind currents, land contours, and windbreaks to plan production areas for effective utilization of land, prevention of cross-pollination, and avoid recurrence of previously planted crops. Distributes seed stock to FARMERS (agric.) and specifies areas and number of acres to be planted. Gives instructions to workers engaged in cultivation procedures, such as fertilization, tilling, and detasseling. Determines harvesting dates and methods of harvesting. Plans and directs storage and shipment of harvested seed crop to insure protection of seed life.

180.167-018 GENERAL MANAGER, FARM (agric.; whole. tr.)

Manages farm concerned with raising, harvesting, packing, and marketing farm products for corporations, cooperatives, and other owners: Analyzes market conditions to determine acreage allocations. Negotiates with bank officials to obtain credit from bank. Purchases farm machinery and equipment and supplies, such as tractors, seed, fertilizer, and chemicals. Hires and discharges personnel. Prepares financial and other management reports. Supervises office personnel engaged in preparing payrolls and keeping records. Visits orchards and fields to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops. Confers with purchasers, and determines when and under what conditions to sell crops, marine life, or forest products. May be designated according to type of crop.

180.167.022 GROUP LEADER (agric.) crew boss; crew leader; row boss.

Coordinates activities of group of FARM WORKERS, GENERAL (agric.) I engaged in planting, cultivating, and harvesting diversified crops: Recruits members for group. Locates jobs for group and accompanies group on job. May be required to hold state registration certificate. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any ind.).

180.167-026 MANAGER, DAIRY FARM (agric.)

Manages dairy farm: Plans, develops, and implements policies, procedures, and practices for operation of dairy farm to insure compliance with company's or owner's standards for farm production, propagation of herd, and regulations of regulatory agencies. Directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisory personnel, farm activities, such as breeding and rearing livestock, feeding and milking of cows, storage of milk, and sterilizing and maintaining facilities and equipment. Reviews breeding and milk production records to determine bulls and cows that are unproductive and should be sold. Inspects facilities and equipment to insure compliance with sanitation standards, and to determine maintenance and repair requirements. Authorizes, requisitions, or purchases supplies and equipment, such as feed, disinfective and sanitation chemicals, and replacements for defective equipment. Secures services of VETERINARIAN (medical ser.) for treatment of herd or when cows are calving. Prepares farm activity reports for evaluation by management or owner. May direct and coordinate activities concerned with planting, growing, harvesting, and storage of feed forage crops. May directly supervise dairy workers on small farms.

180.167-034 MANAGER, GAME BREEDING FARM (agric.)

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with operation of private or state game breeding farm: Consults with professional personnel and reviews technical publications and other literature to obtain data on breeding, rearing, habits, diets, and diseases and treatment, of various breeding and rearing activities. Plans, formulates, and implements policies, methods, and procedures required to attain game farm objectives. Directs and coordinates farm activities, such as incubation and hatching of game bird eggs and rearing of birds; selection, pairing, and rearing of game animals; treatment of diseased or ill game birds and animals; and repair and maintenance of farm facilities. Inspects facilities and equipment for needed repairs or maintenance. Examines game for sign of illness or disease and notifies designated personnel of actions to be taken. May contract with state agencies or private game preserves to provide establishments with birds or animals. May contract with food establishments to furnish game birds and game animal meat. Must be licensed as breeder by State Department of Fish and Game. May be designated according to type of game bred as MANAGER, GAME-ANIMAL FARM (agric.); MANAGER, GAME-BIRD FARM (agric.)

180.167-038 MANAGER GAME PRESERVE (agric.)

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with operation of state or private game preserve: Determines nature of habitat required for propagation and subsistence of species of game animals or birds on preserve, utilizing knowledge of habits and natural propagation of animals and birds. Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in constructing and maintaining habitats required, conducting game surveys, protection of game from predatory animals, and maintaining buildings and facilities of preserve. Determines from surveys number of birds or animals that may be hunted or killed in order to eliminate imbalances resulting from natural propagation of game and limitations imposed by area habitat. Posts signs restricting areas where game may be hunted and enforces fish and game laws. Prepares reports required by county, state, or federal government regulatory agencies. May breed, rear, and liberate game on preserve. May contract with breeding personnel for stocking purposes and liberate game on preserve. May arrange contracts for movie studios to film on preserve or for sale of game to zoos. May present lectures on objectives, policies, and practices of State Fish and Game Department to inform and aquaint civic or other interested groups on wildlife and preserve programs.

180.167-042 MANAGER, NURSERY (agric.; ret. tr.; whole. tr.)

Manages nursery to grow horticultural plants, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, ornamental plants, or vegetables for sale to trade or retail customers: Determines type and quantity of horticultural plants to be grown, considering such factors as whether plants will be grown under controlled conditions in hothouse or greenhouse or under natural weather conditions in field, and market demand or conditions, utilizing knowledge of plant germination, growing habits of plants, soil conditions, plant nutrients, and disease control requirements. Selects and purchases seed, plant nutrients, and disease control chemicals according to type of horticultural plants and conditions under which plants will be grown. Directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities of workers engaged in planting of seed, raising, feeding, and controlling growth and disease of plants, and transplanting, potting, or cutting plants for marketing. Coordinates clerical, record keeping, accounting, and marketing activities. May purchase nursery stock for resale and sell gardening accessories, such as sprays, garden implements, and plant nutrients and be known as MANAGER, RETAIL NURSERY (agric. ret. tr.). May grow horticultural plants under controlled conditions hydroponically and be known as MANAGER, HYDROPONICS NURSERY (agric.).

180.167-046 MANAGER, POULTRY HATCHERY (agric.)

Manages poultry hatchery: Plans, develops, and implements policies and practices for operation of hatchery to insure attainment of goals and profitable operation. Arranges with farmers to supply eggs or obtains eggs from company owned flocks. Directs and coordinates, through subordinate supervisory personnel, hatchery activities, such as hatching of eggs, sorting, vaccinating and shipping of chicks, and maintenance of facilities and equipment. Prepares hatching schedules for variety of chicks considering such factors as customer orders, market forecasts, and hatchery facilities and equipment. Arranges for sale of chicks to farmers or commercial growers. Interprets hatchery records and genetic data on chicks and advises customers regarding breeding, brooding, feeding, and sanitation practices to follow for various species of poultry. Arranges for purchases of equipment and supplies, such as required by regulatory bodies. May be designated by species of poultry hatched as, MANAGER, CHICKEN HATCHERY (agric.); MANAGER, DUCK HATCHERY (agric.); MANAGER, TURKEY HATCHERY (agric.).

180.167-050 FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR (agric.) crew leader; farm-crew leader.

Contracts seasonal farm employment of MIGRANT WORKERS (agric.): Consults employment agencies to locate work and confers with FARMERS (agric.) to obtain suitable contacts for crew. Recruits and organizes crew and may furnish transportation to worksite. Schedules enroute rest stops that afford shelters, benches or beds, cooking facilities, fuel and water, and adequate toilet and sanitary provisions. Confers with employer and community officials at site of employment to insure availability of living quarters for families and single individuals, educational and recreational facilities, medical care, and day care for children. May supply farm implements and machinery to crew and directs them in methods of cultivation, harvesting, and packaging of crop. Prepares payroll and production records and provides records required by law to farm owner. May provide initial financing of trips and advance funds to workers during idle periods. May be required to hold County (e.g., with AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER) and State registration certificate and is required to hold a Federal registration certificate. May or may not be an INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any ind.).

180.167-054 SUPERINTENDENT (agric.; can. & preserve.)

Coordinates packing house activities with harvesting of crops: Inspects farms to ascertain quantity of crops to be processed by packing house. Advises growers of best time for harvesting crops, considering such factors as maturity of and demand for products. Informs packing house supervisor and sales agents of crops to be processed to plan packing house activities and sales campaigns. Oversees packing house activities and assigns duties to subordinate supervisors. Reports needed packing house repairs and replacements to superiors. May hire and discharge packing house employees.

180.167-058 SUPERINTENDENT, PRODUCTION (agric.) grove superintendent; manager, production.

Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in laying out of new citrus groves and maintenance of mature groves, owned by packing houses or other absentee companies. Analyzes soil to determine type and quantity of plant food required for maximum production. Directs amount and kind of insecticides and fungicides to be used and method of application. Keeps company officials informed of condition of groves, quantity of crops estimated for harvesting, and other factors affecting production of citrus fruits. May contract to maintain groves for independent owners. May purchase supplies for grove care.

Adapted from US Department of Labor DOT for Dictionary of Agricultural Occupations

15 November 2004