{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:07.547Z","occupation":{"soc":"13-1074.00","title":"Farm Labor Contractors","group":"Business & Financial Operations","sector":"55","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers farm labor contracting operations including worker recruitment, payroll, field supervision, regulatory compliance, and contractor-grower relationship management across seasonal agricultural worksites.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Worker wage records — review and verify under supervisor guidance in a farm labor contracting office.","Field sanitation supplies and drinking water — assist in distributing to contracted workers at an agricultural job site.","Agricultural worker recruitment postings — draft and submit using word processing software under direct instruction.","Basic task assignments — relay to field workers following foreman directions on a crop production site.","Work rule violations — recognize and report to a supervising foreman during daily farm operations.","Hand tools and field equipment — issue to contracted employees from a supply area under direct oversight.","Spreadsheet templates — enter labor hours and worker counts into pre-built formats in a contracting office.","Oral instructions in a second language — listen and respond at a basic level when communicating with Spanish-speaking farm laborers.","Worker attendance logs — maintain accurately using paper or electronic records during a harvest season.","Safety and sanitation regulations — identify relevant requirements by reviewing posted guidelines at an agricultural worksite."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Contracted worker payroll — calculate and process wage payments using accounting software with reduced supervisor oversight in a farm labor office.","Field water stations and portable sanitation units — coordinate setup and restocking across multiple agricultural worksites during a season.","Agricultural worker candidates — recruit, screen, and hire using database and internet browser software to meet seasonal staffing quotas.","Foremen assignments — coordinate across work crews to ensure direct supervision of workers during planting or harvest operations.","Crew performance — monitor against production targets and address routine issues during daily field supervision.","Tool inventory — track issuance and returns using spreadsheet software to maintain accountability across a contracted workforce.","Worker scheduling — manage shift rotations and time allocations using office suite software to meet grower deadlines.","Bilingual crew communication — conduct routine briefings in a foreign language to convey task expectations at a field site.","Employment law requirements — apply standard recordkeeping and wage compliance procedures as required under state agricultural labor regulations.","Contractor-client correspondence — draft and send professional communications using email and document management software on behalf of a contracting firm."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Multi-site payroll operations — oversee accurate and timely wage disbursement for contracted farm laborers across several grower accounts using ERP software.","Worker housing, water, and sanitation compliance — conduct site inspections and resolve deficiencies autonomously to meet federal and state agricultural standards.","Full-cycle recruitment campaigns — design and execute hiring strategies using web page and database tools to build a qualified seasonal workforce under tight timelines.","Foreman workforce — select, deploy, and evaluate foremen independently to maintain consistent supervision quality across large or dispersed farm crews.","Contracted crew productivity — diagnose performance problems and implement corrective measures using critical thinking and direct field observation.","Equipment and tool procurement — assess needs, source supplies, and manage distribution to ensure contracted employees are properly outfitted for varied crop tasks.","Labor cost forecasting — build and analyze budget projections using spreadsheet and ERP software to support grower contract negotiations.","Cross-cultural workforce communication — conduct nuanced instruction and conflict resolution in a foreign language across diverse agricultural labor teams.","Legal and regulatory risk — evaluate contractor obligations under H-2A visa programs, FLSA, and OSHA agricultural rules and implement compliant policies.","Contractor-grower relationships — manage ongoing client accounts by coordinating labor supply, resolving service issues, and adapting crews to changing field conditions."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational payroll and compliance strategy — establish firm-wide wage payment systems and audit controls using integrated ERP and accounting platforms to eliminate legal exposure.","Worker welfare standards — set and enforce company-wide policies for sanitation, hydration, and field conditions that exceed minimum regulatory requirements across all contracted sites.","Strategic recruitment infrastructure — build referral networks, partnerships with labor-sending communities, and digital recruitment pipelines to sustain multi-season workforce supply.","Foreman leadership development — design training programs and performance evaluation systems that cultivate supervisory talent within the contracting organization.","Organizational labor productivity — establish performance benchmarks and incentive structures that drive efficiency improvements across the full contracted workforce.","Capital equipment planning — direct multi-season tool and equipment investment decisions to optimize operational readiness and reduce per-worker costs at scale.","Enterprise financial management — lead budgeting, pricing strategy, and profitability analysis for a farm labor contracting business serving multiple agricultural sectors.","Industry labor relations — represent the contracting organization in negotiations with grower associations, labor advocates, and regulatory agencies on workforce policy matters.","Regulatory affairs leadership — guide organizational response to new agricultural labor legislation by developing internal compliance frameworks and training across all staff levels.","Organizational culture and integrity — model and institutionalize ethical standards, dependability, and stress-resilient leadership practices that define the contracting firm's reputation in the agricultural community."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}