# 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.