Foresters
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 0 of 25 tasks
No task in this role passes the screen.
Does not pass
Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality.
physical work, outside the screen · 9.5% of the role's time · $62.3M
Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.
physical work, outside the screen · 8.6% of the role's time · $56.6M
Subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout.
physical work, outside the screen · 6.1% of the role's time · $39.9M
Supervise activities of other forestry workers.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.9% of the role's time · $38.6M
Perform inspections of forests or forest nurseries.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.5% of the role's time · $35.8M
Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.2% of the role's time · $34.1M
Map forest area soils and vegetation to estimate the amount of standing timber and future value and growth.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.2% of the role's time · $34.0M
Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.9% of the role's time · $31.8M
Provide advice and recommendations, as a consultant on forestry issues, to private woodlot owners, firefighters, government agencies or to companies.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.8% of the role's time · $31.7M
Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.6% of the role's time · $30.4M
Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.5% of the role's time · $29.8M
Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies and prepare reports and recommendations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $29.1M
Develop techniques for measuring and identifying trees.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $29.0M
Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use.
physical work, outside the screen · 4.4% of the role's time · $28.5M
Plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.7% of the role's time · $17.7M
Study different tree species' classification, life history, light and soil requirements, adaptation to new environmental conditions and resistance to disease and insects.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $17.2M
Plan and direct construction and maintenance of recreation facilities, fire towers, trails, roads and bridges, ensuring that they comply with guidelines and regulations set for forested public lands.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.4% of the role's time · $15.9M
Analyze effect of forest conditions on tree growth rates and tree species prevalence and the yield, duration, seed production, growth viability, and germination of different species.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $15.4M
Monitor wildlife populations and assess the impacts of forest operations on population and habitats.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.2% of the role's time · $14.7M
Procure timber from private landowners.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $14.3M
Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $12.9M
Direct, and participate in, forest fire suppression.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $12.9M
Conduct public educational programs on forest care and conservation.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $12.2M
Contact local forest owners and gain permission to take inventory of the type, amount, and location of all standing timber on the property.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $7.6M · passed by GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed · waiting on a check
Develop new techniques for wood or residue use.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $2.2M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 3180 | $221M | $0 | $0 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | 1340 | $101M | $0 | $0 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 1290 | $97.0M | $0 | $0 |
| Sawmills and Wood Preservation | 580 | $46.8M | $0 | $0 |
| Logging | 620 | $46.1M | $0 | $0 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 430 | $40.8M | $0 | $0 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 550 | $31.5M | $0 | $0 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 330 | $23.6M | $0 | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 190 | $17.2M | $0 | $0 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 140 | $15.5M | $0 | $0 |