aquaculture-production-manager/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — aquaculture production manager

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 45-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 1312; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
• [Core] Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.
• [Core] Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.
• [Core] Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
• [Core] Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.
• [Core] Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.
• [Core] Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.
• [Core] Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.
• [Core] Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures.
• [Core] Confer with managers to evaluate weather or soil conditions, to develop plans or procedures, or to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides, or cultivating techniques.
• [Core] Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules.
• [Core] Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.
• [Core] Coordinate dismantling, moving, and setting up equipment at new work sites.
• [Core] Coordinate the selection and movement of logs from storage areas, according to transportation schedules or production requirements.
• [Core] Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several different work locations.
• [Core] Drive or operate farm machinery, such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters, to transport workers or supplies or to cultivate or harvest fields.
• [Core] Perform both supervisory and management functions, such as accounting, marketing, and personnel work.
• [Core] Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from work sites.
• [Core] Inspect buildings, fences, fields or ranges, supplies, and equipment to determine work to be performed.
• [Core] Read inventory records, customer orders, or shipping schedules to determine required activities.
• [Core] Inspect facilities to determine maintenance needs.
• [Core] Confer with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.
• [Core] Prepare and maintain time or payroll reports, as well as details of personnel actions, such as performance evaluations, hires, promotions, or disciplinary actions.
• [Core] Requisition or purchase supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, or tools.
• [Core] Monitor or oversee construction projects, such as horticultural buildings or irrigation systems.
• [Core] Issue equipment, such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect equipment when work is complete.
• [Core] Calculate or monitor budgets for maintenance or development of collections, grounds, or infrastructure.
• [nan] Direct or assist with the adjustment or repair of equipment or machinery.
• [nan] Monitor operations to identify and solve problems, improve work methods, and ensure compliance with safety, company, and government regulations.
• [nan] Plan work schedules according to personnel and equipment availability.

Detailed work activities

• Assign duties or work schedules to employees.
• Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities.
• Confer with managers to make operational decisions.
• Coordinate forestry or agricultural activities.
• Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees.
• Direct technical activities or operations.
• Evaluate quality of plants or crops.
• Inspect equipment or facilities to determine condition or maintenance needs.
• Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met.
• Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Maintain personnel records.
• Monitor animal behavior or condition.
• Monitor financial activities.
• Monitor operational quality or safety.
• Monitor organizational processes.
• Operate farming equipment.
• Record agricultural or forestry inventory data.
• Schedule agricultural or forestry work.
• Train workers in farming, forestry, or hunting techniques.
• Transport animals, crops, or equipment.
• Treat animal injuries or illnesses.