{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:51.628Z","occupation":{"soc":"45-2099.00","title":"Agricultural Workers, All Other","group":"Farming, Fishing & Forestry","sector":"11","jobZone":null,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers animal care, aquaculture and livestock production, worker supervision, safety compliance, and records management in commercial farming and aquaculture operations calibrated to Job Zone 3 preparation levels.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Animal feeding schedules — follow and execute under direct supervisor guidance on a commercial farm or aquaculture facility.","Animal quarters and enclosures — clean and maintain according to established protocols on assigned shift.","Signs of illness or injury in livestock or aquatic animals — recognize and report to a veterinarian or manager when observed during daily rounds.","Safety regulations and posted procedures — read and apply while performing routine animal care tasks on a supervised work site.","Basic animal behavior patterns — identify normal versus abnormal indicators under the guidance of an experienced worker in a farm setting.","Spreadsheet software and record-keeping templates — enter daily counts of fish, shellfish, or livestock under supervisor direction in an office or barn environment.","Hand tools and cleaning equipment — select and use appropriately for animal quarter maintenance under direct oversight on a production farm.","Assigned task checklists — complete accurately and on schedule while performing routine feeding and care duties in a livestock or aquaculture operation.","Oral instructions from supervisors or managers — receive, comprehend, and act upon correctly during fast-paced farm shift operations.","Basic arithmetic for feed ratios and inventory counts — apply under supervision to support daily production and processing activities on a working farm."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Animal feeding and treatment assignments — coordinate and distribute among a small crew with minimal oversight on a mid-sized livestock or fish farm.","Harvest, release, and sale records for fish or shellfish — maintain accurately using spreadsheet software in a routine aquaculture production environment.","Workplace safety rules and regulations — monitor crew compliance and issue verbal warnings to workers who deviate from safe practices on an active farm site.","Animal health observations — conduct systematically and document findings, escalating veterinary concerns in a timely manner on a commercial farm.","Operational equipment such as feeders, pumps, and sorting machinery — adjust and control to meet daily production targets in a processing or rearing facility.","Worker performance and task progress — track and provide corrective feedback to ensure smooth operations across a typical farm workday.","Electronic mail and office suite software — use to communicate task updates, scheduling changes, and compliance notes with managers and vendors.","Environmental and water quality indicators in aquaculture tanks or ponds — monitor routinely and respond to out-of-range readings in a production setting.","Multiple crew member schedules and task priorities — coordinate effectively to maintain animal welfare and farm productivity during normal operational periods.","Customer and vendor inquiries about animal products or availability — respond clearly and professionally using established service protocols in a farm business context."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex animal health situations involving multiple species or environmental stressors — assess independently and determine appropriate interventions on a diversified agricultural operation.","Full production records including numbers of animals reared, harvested, sold, and shipped — manage and audit for accuracy using project management and spreadsheet software in a commercial facility.","Non-routine safety incidents and near-miss events — investigate, document, and implement corrective actions autonomously to maintain regulatory compliance on a working farm.","Daily and seasonal feeding, treatment, and husbandry plans — develop and adjust based on observed animal condition and production goals across the full scope of a farm operation.","Mechanical systems including irrigation, ventilation, and feeding equipment — troubleshoot and oversee repairs with minimal external support to minimize production downtime.","Worker training on animal care standards and safety procedures — design and deliver on-site to build crew competency in a vocational or on-the-job training context.","Critical production decisions such as harvest timing and stocking density — make autonomously by integrating operational data and professional judgment in a high-stakes farm environment.","Interagency or veterinary communications regarding disease outbreaks or regulatory requirements — manage clearly and promptly on behalf of a farm operation.","Presentation and word processing software — use to prepare operational reports, training materials, and compliance documentation for internal and external audiences.","Risk factors affecting animal welfare, worker safety, and product quality — evaluate simultaneously and prioritize response actions across a full agricultural production cycle."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational production strategy and animal management philosophy — set and communicate across all farm departments and leadership levels to align teams with enterprise goals.","Farm-wide safety culture and regulatory compliance programs — lead development and continuous improvement of, instituting accountability structures across all operational units.","Workforce capability in animal husbandry, record-keeping, and equipment operation — build systematically through mentorship, structured training programs, and performance review at an organizational scale.","Enterprise-level production and harvest data systems — design and oversee to ensure accurate records support business decisions, audits, and regulatory reporting across multiple facilities.","Cross-functional relationships with veterinarians, regulators, buyers, and community stakeholders — cultivate and manage to advance the long-term interests of the agricultural operation.","Emerging threats to animal health, environmental sustainability, and food safety — identify proactively and translate into updated organizational policies, practices, and contingency plans.","Operational budgets and resource allocation for labor, feed, equipment, and technology — direct at an executive level to maximize productivity and profitability across the farm enterprise.","Industry standards and best practices for aquaculture or livestock production — influence by contributing expertise to professional associations, regulatory consultations, or training institutions.","Succession planning and career development pathways for agricultural workers — establish and champion within the organization to ensure long-term operational continuity.","Organizational response to large-scale crises such as disease outbreaks, natural disasters, or market disruptions — lead with decisiveness and clear communication to protect animal welfare and business viability."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}