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What is an Aquacultural Worker Supervisor?

Example of Aquacultural Worker Supervisor Job Directly supervise and coordinate activities of aquacultural workers.

Aquacultural Worker Supervisor Responsibilities

  • Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.
  • Direct workers to correct problems such as disease, quality of seed distribution, or adequacy of cultivation.
  • Requisition supplies.
  • Confer with managers to determine times and places of seed planting, and cultivating, feeding, or harvesting of fish or shellfish.
  • Supervise the artificial spawning of various salmon and trout species.
  • Interview and select new employees.

Things an Aquacultural Worker Supervisor Should Know How to Do

Below is a list of the skills most Aquacultural Worker Supervisors say are important on the job.

Management of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Other Aquacultural Worker Supervisor Job Titles

  • Harvest Manager
  • Shellfish Farming Supervisor
  • Fish Hatchery Supervisor
  • Biologist
  • Wildlife Manager

What Kind of Aquacultural Worker Supervisor Job Opportunities Are There?

There were about 48,700 jobs for Aquacultural Worker Supervisor in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 2.1% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,000 new jobs for Aquacultural Worker Supervisor by 2026. There will be an estimated 6,500 positions for Aquacultural Worker Supervisor per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Aquacultural Worker Supervisor are Nevada, Wyoming, and Oregon. Watch out if you plan on working in South Carolina, Florida, or Ohio. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Aquacultural Worker Supervisors Make A Lot Of Money?

The average yearly salary of an Aquacultural Worker Supervisor ranges between $28,420 and $78,920.

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Aquacultural Worker Supervisors who work in Minnesota, Alabama, or Iowa, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Aquacultural Worker Supervisors in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $63,350
Alaska $44,550
Arizona $51,540
Arkansas $46,570
California $47,360
Colorado $57,330
Connecticut $49,180
Delaware $54,780
Florida $47,310
Georgia $50,150
Hawaii $56,440
Idaho $45,230
Illinois $49,190
Indiana $47,880
Iowa $58,040
Kansas $50,230
Kentucky $49,440
Louisiana $54,830
Maine $49,120
Maryland $55,750
Massachusetts $53,360
Michigan $50,060
Minnesota $65,340
Missouri $49,280
Montana $41,980
Nebraska $60,330
Nevada $46,010
New Hampshire $46,430
New Jersey $46,140
New Mexico $40,540
New York $56,750
North Carolina $60,510
Ohio $55,620
Oklahoma $54,510
Oregon $49,610
Pennsylvania $54,160
South Carolina $58,270
South Dakota $46,030
Tennessee $45,460
Texas $52,170
Utah $46,110
Vermont $47,750
Virginia $54,190
Washington $53,950
West Virginia $45,520
Wisconsin $52,100

What Tools & Technology do Aquacultural Worker Supervisors Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Aquacultural Worker Supervisors:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Data entry software
  • Work scheduling software

Becoming an Aquacultural Worker Supervisor

Learn what Aquacultural Worker Supervisor education requirements there are.

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Where Aquacultural Worker Supervisors Work

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The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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