Supervisor
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of a team within a public or private sector organization. Duties and responsibilities include managing daily operations and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.
Annual openings
n/a
BLS median wage
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Typical education
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree plus work experience
10-year growth
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Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
Typical education
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree plus work experience
Credential requirement
No certification is required or expected for this job.
Work experience
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. Work experience as a Team Leader on in leading projects is highly valued.
Employer competency information
Feedback from employers identifies the following competencies as being critical to support a successful move up to the Supervisor level
- Communication — Continue to elevate communication skills for use with a team, client, and boss.
- Teamwork — Consistently demonstrate the ability to work with, influence, and lead others.
- Planning & Organizing — Strong time management skills with the ability to plan and organize the successful completion of tasks and projects for a team, adapting the plan to changing circumstances.
- Instructing & Coaching — Move beyond being good at your job to being able to help other team members understand and develop the knowledge and skills needed to be successful at their jobs.
- Business Fundamentals — Understanding the big picture of the business and how your team fits in.
- Working with tools and technology — Effectively utilize the tools and technology specific to your team.
Is this work a fit?
What the work actually feels like
How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.
Work style
- With kids/peopleOccasionally
- On a computerOccasionally
- Outdoors / on-siteSometimes
- With your handsSometimes
Interests it draws on
- Business Support
- Arts, Design, and Entertainment
- Business Mangement
- Business Management
- Filmmaking
Automation exposure
Low exposure
Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.
A typical day
- Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.
- Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.
- Coordinate dismantling, moving, and setting up equipment at new work sites.
- Coordinate the selection and movement of logs from storage areas, according to transportation schedules or production requirements.
- Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules.
- Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several different work locations.