Historians
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 21 tasks
No task in this role passes the screen.
Does not pass
Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs, as well as from books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 12.2% of the role's time · $25.9M · waiting on a check
Conduct historical research, and publish or present findings and theories.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.9% of the role's time · $18.8M
Research the history of a particular country or region, or of a specific time period.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.4% of the role's time · $17.8M
Organize information for publication and for other means of dissemination, such as via storage media or the Internet.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.1% of the role's time · $17.2M · waiting on a check
Conserve and preserve manuscripts, records, and other artifacts.
physical work, outside the screen · 8.1% of the role's time · $17.1M
Organize data, and analyze and interpret its authenticity and relative significance.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.0% of the role's time · $16.9M
Determine which topics to research, or pursue research topics specified by clients or employers.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.3% of the role's time · $13.3M
Present historical accounts in terms of individuals or social, ethnic, political, economic, or geographic groupings.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.2% of the role's time · $13.2M
Conduct historical research as a basis for the identification, conservation, and reconstruction of historic places and materials.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.9% of the role's time · $12.5M
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging and filing materials.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $7.7M
Recommend actions related to historical art, such as which items to add to a collection or which items to display in an exhibit.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $7.5M
Research and prepare manuscripts in support of public programming and the development of exhibits at historic sites, museums, libraries, and archives.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $7.4M
Advise or consult with individuals and institutions regarding issues such as the historical authenticity of materials or the customs of a specific historical period.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $6.3M
Prepare publications and exhibits, or review those prepared by others, to ensure their historical accuracy.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $5.0M · waiting on a check
Translate or request translation of reference materials.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $4.7M · waiting on a check
Teach and conduct research in colleges, universities, museums, and other research agencies and schools.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $4.6M
Trace historical development in a particular field, such as social, cultural, political, or diplomatic history.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $4.6M
Collect detailed information on individuals for use in biographies.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $4.3M · waiting on a check
Speak to various groups, organizations, and clubs to promote the aims and activities of historical societies.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $3.2M
Interview people to gather information about historical events and to record oral histories.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $2.3M · waiting on a check
Edit historical society publications.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $1.3M · waiting on a check
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | 750 | $87.5M | $0 | $0 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 710 | $41.5M | $0 | $0 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 450 | $28.3M | $0 | $0 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 270 | $21.5M | $0 | $0 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 230 | $16.4M | $0 | $0 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 80 | $6.2M | $0 | $0 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | 80 | $5.6M | $0 | $0 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 70 | $4.6M | $0 | $0 |