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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

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Median wage

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Typical education

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree plus work experience

Projected growth

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Career requirements

What does this career require?

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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.
Salary/Demand information for this job is not tracked, so it is Not Available.

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

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerMay vary
  • OutdoorsMay vary
  • With your handsMay vary

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

  1. Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.
  2. Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.
  3. Coordinate dismantling, moving, and setting up equipment at new work sites.
  4. Coordinate the selection and movement of logs from storage areas, according to transportation schedules or production requirements.
  5. Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules.
  6. Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several different work locations.
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