skillfactor-pipeline/skills/fisheries-observer/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — fisheries observer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 53-6051.00 (Transportation Inspectors) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3359; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Prepare and submit reports after completion of freight shipments.
• [Core] Inspect shipments to ensure that freight is securely braced and blocked.
• [Core] Record details about freight conditions, handling of freight, and any problems encountered.
• [Core] Advise crews in techniques of stowing dangerous and heavy cargo.
• [Core] Observe loading of freight to ensure that crews comply with procedures.
• [Core] Recommend remedial procedures to correct any violations found during inspections.
• [Core] Inspect loaded cargo, cargo lashed to decks or in storage facilities, and cargo handling devices to determine compliance with health and safety regulations and need for maintenance.
• [Core] Notify workers of any special treatment required for shipments.
• [Core] Direct crews to reload freight or to insert additional bracing or packing as necessary.
• [Core] Check temperatures and humidities of shipping and storage areas to ensure that they are at appropriate levels to protect cargo.
• [Core] Determine cargo transportation capabilities by reading documents that set forth cargo loading and securing procedures, capacities, and stability factors.
• [Core] Read draft markings to determine depths of vessels in water.
• [Supplemental] Post warning signs on vehicles containing explosives or flammable or radioactive materials.
• [Supplemental] Measure heights and widths of loads to ensure they will pass over bridges or through tunnels on scheduled routes.
• [nan] Calculate gross and net tonnage, hold capacities, volumes of stored fuel and water, cargo weights, and vessel stability factors, using mathematical formulas.
• [nan] Measure vessels' holds and depths of fuel and water in tanks, using sounding lines and tape measures.
• [nan] Visually inspect cargo for damage upon arrival or discharge.

Detailed work activities

• Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials.
• Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
• Direct material handling or moving activities.
• Examine condition of property or products.
• Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured.
• Mark materials or objects for identification.
• Measure product or material dimensions.
• Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids.
• Monitor cargo area conditions.
• Monitor loading processes to ensure they are performed properly.
• Recommend changes or corrective procedures.
• Record details of deliveries or shipments.
• Record operational or production data.
• Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.