[Core] [95% incumbents] Inspect food products and processing procedures to determine whether products are safe to eat.
  DWAs: Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met.

[Supplemental] [95% incumbents] Monitor the operations and sanitary conditions of slaughtering or meat processing plants.
  DWAs: Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met.

[Supplemental] [95% incumbents] Inspect or test horticultural products or livestock to detect harmful diseases, chemical residues, or infestations and to determine the quality of products or animals.
  DWAs: Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met. | Examine animals to detect illness, injury or other problems.

[Supplemental] [95% incumbents] Collect samples from animals, plants, or products and route them to laboratories for microbiological assessment, ingredient verification, or other testing.
  DWAs: Collect biological specimens. | Send information, materials or documentation.

[Supplemental] [94% incumbents] Inspect the cleanliness and practices of establishment employees.
  DWAs: Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met.

[Supplemental] [94% incumbents] Write reports of findings and recommendations and advise farmers, growers, or processors of corrective action to be taken.
  DWAs: Maintain operational records. | Advise others on farming or forestry operations, regulations, or equipment.

[Supplemental] [94% incumbents] Provide consultative services in areas such as equipment or product evaluation, plant construction or layout, or food safety systems.
  DWAs: Advise others on farming or forestry operations, regulations, or equipment.

[Supplemental] [94% incumbents] Testify in legal proceedings.
  DWAs: Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.

[Supplemental] [94% incumbents] Compare product recipes with government-approved formulas or recipes to determine acceptability.
  DWAs: Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Interpret and enforce government acts and regulations and explain required standards to agricultural workers.
  DWAs: Advise others on farming or forestry operations, regulations, or equipment.

[Supplemental] [93% incumbents] Inspect agricultural commodities or related operations, as well as fish or logging operations, for compliance with laws and regulations governing health, quality, and safety.
  DWAs: Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met.

[Supplemental] [93% incumbents] Examine, weigh, and measure commodities, such as poultry, eggs, meat, or seafood to certify qualities, grades, and weights.
  DWAs: Measure physical characteristics of forestry or agricultural products.

[Supplemental] [93% incumbents] Monitor the grading performed by company employees to verify conformance to standards.
  DWAs: Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met.

[Supplemental] [92% incumbents] Take emergency actions, such as closing production facilities, if product safety is compromised.
  DWAs: Warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns.

[Supplemental] [92% incumbents] Verify that transportation and handling procedures meet regulatory requirements.
  DWAs: Inspect products or operations to ensure that standards are met.

[Supplemental] [90% incumbents] Label and seal graded products and issue official grading certificates.
  DWAs: Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification. | Package agricultural products for shipment or further processing.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Speaking (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.51 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administration and Management (imp:3.35 lvl:3.56) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Law and Government (imp:3.32 lvl:3.61) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administrative (imp:3.31 lvl:3.40) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mathematics (imp:3.21 lvl:3.62) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.21 lvl:3.35) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  English Language (imp:3.15 lvl:3.28) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Education and Training (imp:2.94 lvl:3.36) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Food Production (imp:2.91 lvl:3.43) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.89 lvl:3.41) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Production and Processing (imp:2.83 lvl:3.28) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Transportation (imp:2.81 lvl:2.61) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.64 lvl:2.77) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Biology (imp:2.51 lvl:2.23) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Mechanical (imp:2.29 lvl:2.32) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Psychology (imp:2.29 lvl:2.09) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Communications and Media (imp:2.29 lvl:1.97) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.27 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Chemistry (imp:2.16 lvl:2.32) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Telecommunications (imp:2.09 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Geography (imp:2.07 lvl:2.31) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.93 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.76 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.76 lvl:1.18) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Design (imp:1.71 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.69 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.57 lvl:1.21) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.55 lvl:1.16) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.45 lvl:0.83) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.42 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Physics (imp:1.41 lvl:0.80) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  History and Archeology (imp:1.23 lvl:0.52) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.17 lvl:0.36) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Far Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Originality (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Control Precision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Depth Perception (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Rate Control (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Night Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.46 lvl:4.20) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.45 lvl:4.91) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.43 lvl:4.55) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Getting Information (imp:4.31 lvl:4.80) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.25 lvl:4.82) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.02 lvl:4.99) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.97 lvl:4.35) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Working with Computers (imp:3.93 lvl:3.39) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.90 lvl:4.15) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.90 lvl:4.79) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.82 lvl:3.90) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.81 lvl:4.22) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.79 lvl:4.58) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.77 lvl:3.86) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Processing Information (imp:3.66 lvl:4.07) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.59 lvl:4.50) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.58 lvl:3.49) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.55 lvl:4.27) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.44 lvl:3.82) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.36 lvl:2.61) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.28 lvl:3.80) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.16 lvl:3.26) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.07 lvl:2.63) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.04 lvl:2.85) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.01 lvl:3.15) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.99 lvl:3.79) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.86 lvl:3.23) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.84 lvl:3.32) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.79 lvl:2.44) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.68 lvl:2.80) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.66 lvl:2.79) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.53 lvl:2.59) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.46 lvl:2.48) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.34 lvl:2.20) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.23 lvl:2.09) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.12 lvl:1.92) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.11 lvl:1.19) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.08 lvl:2.06) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.97 lvl:1.37) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.90) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.42 lvl:0.68) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.77) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.55) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.24) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.66) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Perseverance (imp:1.52) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Sincerity (imp:1.46) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.42) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.29) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.24) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.21) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.08) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:1.08) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Adaptability (imp:0.91) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:0.80) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Social Orientation (imp:0.77) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Humility (imp:0.22) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.22) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:0.12) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.03) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.32) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:4.12 lvl:3.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 14,410
  annual_median    : $49,940
  annual_pct10     : $37,020
  annual_pct25     : $42,330
  annual_pct75     : $64,500
  annual_pct90     : $79,580
  annual_mean      : $54,910
  hourly_median    : $24.01

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Minnesota ($77,150)
  lowest_state     : Wyoming ($36,670)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.104x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (43 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    8,650  median: $  55,600
  Manufacturing                            emp:    3,510  median: $  44,820
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      930  median: $  48,220
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      630  median: $  52,760
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:      330  median: $  44,300
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      110  median: $  51,590
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       80  median: $       0
  Educational Services                     emp:       80  median: $  52,450
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       70  median: $  47,070

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (9 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    8,650  median: $  55,600
  Manufacturing                            emp:    3,510  median: $  44,820
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      930  median: $  48,220
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      630  median: $  52,760
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:      330  median: $  44,300
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      110  median: $  51,590
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       80  median: $       0
  Educational Services                     emp:       80  median: $  52,450
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:       70  median: $  47,070

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:33:59.455605Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General (similarity: 0.4878)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Department_of_Agriculture%2C_Office_of_Inspector_General
  QID: Q60172315
  Extract: The U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General is one of the Inspector General offices created by the Inspector General Act of 1978. The Inspector General for the Department of Agriculture is charged with investigating and auditing department programs to combat waste, fraud, and abus

  Title: 2025 dismissals of U.S. inspectors general (similarity: 0.4308)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_dismissals_of_U.S._inspectors_general
  QID: Q131940411
  Extract: On January 24, 2025, U.S. president Donald Trump announced the immediate firing of at least 17 inspectors general at federal government cabinet departments and agencies. The late-night mass dismissal raised concerns about government oversight and potential legal violations, and was called a "Friday 

  Title: Bob Emmett Fletcher (similarity: 0.0476)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Emmett_Fletcher
  QID: Q109852581
  Extract: Robert Emmett Fletcher Jr. was an American agricultural inspector who quit his job to care for the fruit farms of Japanese families during World War II, after many Japanese Americans were forcibly sent to concentration camps as a result of Executive Order 9066.

  Title: California Border Protection Stations (similarity: 0.3333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Border_Protection_Stations
  QID: Q100269093
  Extract: California Border Protection Stations (CBPS) are 16 checkpoints maintained by the California Department of Food and Agriculture along the state's land borders with Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. Officials staffing CBPS checkpoints inspect vehicle traffic entering California for the presence of pests; 

  Title: Special police (similarity: 0.2703)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_police
  QID: Q8100696
  Extract: Special police usually describes a law enforcement agency or unit within such an agency whose duties and responsibilities are significantly different from other forces in the same nation, jurisdiction, or from other personnel within the same agency, although there is no consistent international defi

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task descriptions, work activities, and related occupation mappings. BLS wage data provides solid market intelligence foundation.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T22:57:52.173396+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,644
tokens_output        : 4,427
cost_usd             : $0.047990
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though semantic analysis identified related inspector general offices and border protection stations that share regulatory inspection functions. The closest match was Public Health Inspector roles in other countries.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Agricultural Inspectors are regulatory compliance professionals who examine food products, farming operations, and processing facilities to ensure they meet federal and state health, safety, and quality standards. They conduct detailed inspections of livestock, crops, equipment, and facilities while documenting violations and providing guidance to agricultural producers. These inspectors serve as the frontline guardians of food safety and agricultural compliance, working primarily for government agencies.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Agricultural Inspectors spend their days visiting farms, slaughterhouses, processing plants, and other agricultural facilities to conduct thorough compliance evaluations. They collect samples from animals, plants, and food products for laboratory testing, carefully examining for diseases, chemical residues, or contamination. Much of their time involves documenting findings, photographing violations, and writing detailed inspection reports using Microsoft Office software. They regularly communicate with facility managers and agricultural workers to explain regulatory requirements and recommend corrective actions. When violations are discovered, they may testify in legal proceedings and work with supervisors to determine appropriate enforcement measures.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts detail-oriented individuals with strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to public safety. Success requires people who can maintain objectivity under pressure while dealing with potentially resistant facility operators, combining the realistic nature of hands-on inspection work with the conventional demands of regulatory compliance documentation. Agricultural Inspectors need excellent communication skills to explain complex regulations to diverse audiences and the integrity to enforce standards consistently. The investigative aspects of the job appeal to those who enjoy systematic evaluation and critical thinking, while the variety of inspection sites suits people who prefer field work over desk-bound positions.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Agricultural Inspectors enter the field with a high school diploma (56.2% of practitioners) and receive specialized training in agricultural regulations and inspection procedures. Many positions require additional coursework in agriculture, food science, or related fields, with 12.5% having some college experience and 12.2% holding associate's degrees. Entry-level positions typically provide extensive on-the-job training in specific inspection protocols, regulatory requirements, and documentation procedures. Some specialized roles may prefer candidates with agricultural backgrounds or previous experience in farming, food processing, or quality control.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Agricultural Inspectors can advance to supervisory roles overseeing inspection teams or move into specialized areas like food safety program management or regulatory policy development. The strong foundation in compliance and quality control opens pathways to roles in private food companies, consulting firms, or other regulatory agencies. Career progression often leads to positions as First-Line Supervisors of agricultural workers, Consumer Safety Officers, or Compliance Analysts in broader regulatory contexts. The skills in documentation, evaluation, and regulatory interpretation transfer well to construction inspection, occupational safety, or other compliance-focused careers.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 14,410 professionals with a median annual salary of $49,940, ranging from $37,020 to $79,580 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Government agencies account for the majority of positions (8,650 employees), followed by manufacturing (3,510) and professional services (930), reflecting the regulatory nature of the work. Geographic variation is significant, with Minnesota offering the highest wages at $77,150 compared to Wyoming's $36,670, a 2.10x difference likely reflecting agricultural industry concentration and state regulatory structures. Job security is generally strong given the essential nature of food safety oversight, though employment may fluctuate with changes in regulatory priorities and government funding.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Agricultural Inspectors face moderate automation risk as digital technologies enhance but don't replace their core inspection activities. While automated monitoring systems, sensors, and laboratory testing equipment improve efficiency and data collection, the critical human judgment required for evaluating compliance with complex regulations remains irreplaceable. The high importance of establishing interpersonal relationships and communicating findings to facility operators represents distinctly human capabilities that resist automation.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical core activities of evaluating compliance with standards and documenting inspection findings.
    data: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.4)
    data: Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.5)
  [knowledge_overlap] Food Science Technicians (19-4013.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both positions require expertise in food safety protocols and scientific testing procedures for agricultural products.
    data: Collect samples from animals, plants, or products
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge (imp:3.5)
  [career_pathway] First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (45-1011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Agricultural Inspectors commonly advance to supervisory roles in agricultural operations based on their regulatory expertise.
    data: Administration and Management knowledge (imp:3.4)
    data: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.0)
  [task_similarity] Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles center on inspection activities and sample collection for quality assurance purposes.
    data: Inspect food products and processing procedures
    data: Quality Control Analysis skill (imp:4.1)
  [riasec_cluster] Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (19-5012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations combine realistic hands-on work with conventional regulatory compliance activities.
    data: RIASEC R:5.35, C:5.17
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge (imp:3.2)
  [transferable_skill] Agricultural Technicians (19-4012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require operations monitoring and judgment capabilities in agricultural settings.
    data: Operations Monitoring skill (imp:3.2)
    data: Monitor the operations and sanitary conditions

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['agricultural inspector', 'agriculture inspector', 'food inspector', 'livestock inspector', 'commodities inspector', 'agricultural compliance', 'farm inspector', 'meat inspector']
  exclude_keywords : ['food scientist', 'veterinarian', 'agricultural engineer', 'farm manager', 'researcher']
  title_patterns   : ['Agricultural Inspector', 'Agriculture Inspector', 'Agricultural Commodities Inspector', 'Agricultural Specialist', 'Brand Inspector']
  common_variations: ['ag inspector', 'agricultural compliance officer', 'food safety inspector', 'livestock examiner', 'cattle inspector', 'agricultural regulatory specialist', 'commodities grader', 'consumer safety inspector']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['others', 'tendency', 'equipment', 'products', 'operations', 'agricultural', 'standards', 'principles', 'control', 'inspect', 'food', 'regulatory', 'procedures', 'safety', 'includes', 'objects', 'quality', 'materials', 'ideas', 'processing']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
others                     42  0.01473  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:7%  wikipedia:2%
tendency                   42  0.01473  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  29  0.01017  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:79%  dwas:10%  inference:7%
products                   24  0.00842  dwas                 dwas:46%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:21%
operations                 21  0.00737  dwas                 dwas:52%  onet_dimensions:29%  onet_tasks:14%
agricultural               21  0.00737  inference            inference:67%  dwas:14%  onet_tasks:10%
standards                  20  0.00702  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  dwas:40%  onet_tasks:10%
principles                 16  0.00561  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    14  0.00491  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  inference:14%
inspect                    13  0.00456  dwas                 dwas:62%  onet_tasks:31%  wikipedia:8%
food                       13  0.00456  inference            inference:62%  onet_tasks:15%  onet_dimensions:15%
regulatory                 13  0.00456  inference            inference:92%  onet_tasks:8%
procedures                 12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:17%  inference:17%
safety                     12  0.00421  inference            inference:58%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:8%
includes                   12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00421  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quality                    11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:18%
materials                  11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00386  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
processing                 10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:20%
government                 10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:30%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:20%
regulations                10  0.00351  dwas                 dwas:30%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:20%
compliance                 10  0.00351  inference            inference:80%  onet_tasks:10%  onet_dimensions:10%
actions                    10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
problems                   10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
techniques                 10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
human                       9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
inspectors                  9  0.00316  inference            inference:78%  wikipedia:22%
inspection                  9  0.00316  inference            inference:100%
services                    8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
problem                     8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%