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First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

The short answer

This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 233 openings expected each year.

Step 1

Where your job stands

Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.

How much AI could touch this job

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Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.

What this means

Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.

Step 2

What AI can and can’t help with in this job

This job is in the second least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.

AI can help with or automate about 43% of the tasks in this job.

Tasks AI can help with or automate

  1. Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.

    AI could do much of this on its own

  2. Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.

    AI could help, but needs extra software

  3. Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules.

    AI could do much of this on its own

  4. Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.

    AI could help, but needs extra software

  5. Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several different work locations.

    AI could help, but needs extra software

Tasks AI can't do much of

  1. Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

  2. Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

  3. Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

  4. Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

  5. Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

Step 3

Jobs you could switch to

If you're thinking about a change, these are jobs your experience already fits—related work you could move into. Pick your area to see local options.

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The closest matches by the skills they use—each has projected openings in New York State, pays within reach of your job now, and is no more exposed to AI than your job. Each card shows what the move would take.

  • First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

    Somewhat similar work
    slightly less pay2,181 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job now

    Pays slightly less—$62,111 vs your $68,264 here.

    What the move takes

    Usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with less than 5 years of experience.

    Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.

    Skills you already have

    • Customer and Personal Service
    • Administration and Management
    • Oral Expression
    • Oral Comprehension
    • Management of Personnel Resources

    Your current skills largely cover this move.