O*NET-SOC 19-4012.00

Agricultural Technicians

Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory equipment and collect samples from crops or animals. Prepare specimens or record data to assist scientists in biology or related life science experiments. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.Core20533
Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.Core5541
Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.Core5528
Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.Core5544
Conduct studies of nitrogen or alternative fertilizer application methods, quantities, or timing to ensure satisfaction of crop needs and minimization of leaching, runoff, or denitrification.Supplemental19781
Prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.Supplemental20528
Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing.Supplemental20526
Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.Core5542
Perform tests on seeds to evaluate seed viability.Supplemental20535
Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.Supplemental5530
Collect animal or crop samples.Core20530
Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.Supplemental20534
Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.Core20529
Supervise pest or weed control operations, including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, or scheduling application.Supplemental20531
Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.Core20527
Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.Core5548
Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.Supplemental5543
Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.Supplemental5538
Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.Supplemental5540
Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.Supplemental19782
Determine the germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.Supplemental20537
Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.Supplemental5547
Prepare culture media, following standard procedures.Supplemental20536
Respond to general inquiries or requests from the public.Supplemental20532
Prepare or present agricultural demonstrations.Supplemental5549
Assess comparative soil erosion from various planting or tillage systems, such as conservation tillage with mulch or ridge till systems, no-till systems, or conventional tillage systems with or without moldboard plows.Supplemental19780

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 12 examples in 11 categories, 7 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Geographic information system

Geographic information system GIS systems

Mobile location based services software

Global positioning system GPS software

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP softwareHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

Statistical software

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

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Getting Information

Research crop management methods.
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Research sustainable agricultural processes or practices.
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Research diseases or parasites.
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Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Test quality of materials or finished products.
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Measure ingredients.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.
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Performing General Physical Activities

Cultivate land.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Collect biological specimens.
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Set up laboratory or field equipment.
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Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.
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Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.
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Controlling Machines and Processes

Operate laboratory or field equipment.
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Operate farming equipment.
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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Record research or operational data.
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Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Provide technical information or assistance to public.
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Assisting and Caring for Others

Care for plants or animals.
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Training and Teaching Others

Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
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Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 22

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.