O*NET-SOC 45-2011.00
Agricultural Inspectors
Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Inspect food products and processing procedures to determine whether products are safe to eat.Core14854
- Inspect agricultural commodities or related operations, as well as fish or logging operations, for compliance with laws and regulations governing health, quality, and safety.Supplemental14846
- Label and seal graded products and issue official grading certificates.Supplemental14857
- Monitor the operations and sanitary conditions of slaughtering or meat processing plants.Supplemental14853
- Take emergency actions, such as closing production facilities, if product safety is compromised.Supplemental14855
- Interpret and enforce government acts and regulations and explain required standards to agricultural workers.Core14850
- Verify that transportation and handling procedures meet regulatory requirements.Supplemental14848
- Inspect the cleanliness and practices of establishment employees.Supplemental14852
- Examine, weigh, and measure commodities, such as poultry, eggs, meat, or seafood to certify qualities, grades, and weights.Supplemental14863
- Inspect or test horticultural products or livestock to detect harmful diseases, chemical residues, or infestations and to determine the quality of products or animals.Supplemental14847
- Monitor the grading performed by company employees to verify conformance to standards.Supplemental14856
- Write reports of findings and recommendations and advise farmers, growers, or processors of corrective action to be taken.Supplemental14851
- Collect samples from animals, plants, or products and route them to laboratories for microbiological assessment, ingredient verification, or other testing.Supplemental14849
- Provide consultative services in areas such as equipment or product evaluation, plant construction or layout, or food safety systems.Supplemental14866
- Testify in legal proceedings.Supplemental14868
- Compare product recipes with government-approved formulas or recipes to determine acceptability.Supplemental14864
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 9 examples in 8 categories, 6 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Graphics or photo imaging software
- Image processing software
Data base user interface and query software
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- Operational databases
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Internet browser software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft OutlookHot Technology
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Examine animals to detect illness, injury or other problems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Measure physical characteristics of forestry or agricultural products.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Handling and Moving Objects
Collect biological specimens.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Package agricultural products for shipment or further processing.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Documenting/Recording Information
Maintain operational records.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Advise others on farming or forestry operations, regulations, or equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Performing Administrative Activities
Send information, materials or documentation.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
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.