Agricultural Assistant I

Sub-professional work in the field of agriculture. An employee in this class performs sub-professional work in the field of agriculture and renders advisory service to farmers with regard to crop and/or animal husbandry. Work involves the supervision of agricultural field operations and the participation in various agricultural developments. Detailed instructions as to the work to be performed are received from a superior but as the employee becomes more familiar with the work only general instructions are given. Work is supervised and is reviewed whilst in progress or upon completion by observation and through an analysis of reports.