In a typical work setting, agricultural worker supervisors:

Interpersonal Relationships

• Have a high level of interaction with other workers.
• Communicate with others by phone, e-mail, and in person daily. Occasionally write letters or memos.
• Work as part of a team.
• Are very responsible for the health and safety of their workers.
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• Occasionally deal with conflict situations in which people might be rude or angry.
• Have high responsibility for the quality and amount of work done by other workers.

Physical Work Conditions

• Work outdoors most of the time, but occasionally work indoors in barns or offices.
• Are often exposed to sound and noise levels that are distracting.
• Work in close proximity to others such as in a shared office space.
• Are often exposed to contaminants such as pesticides, fertilizers, or animal waste or blood.
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• Often wear protective or safety gear.
• Are sometimes exposed to hazardous equipment such as crop harvesting equipment.

Work Performance

• Must be accurate and be sure that all details of the job are completed.
• Regularly make decisions that greatly impact others without consulting anyone else first.
• Determine their daily tasks and goals without consulting a superior.
• Work in a competitive environment and meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.

Hours/Travel

• Generally work a set schedule that may change during planting or harvesting seasons.
• Usually work more than 40 hours a week.