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Census · Admin · occupation code 43-4021

Correspondence Clerks

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 · 3 of 17 tasks

  • Compile data from records to prepare periodic reports.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 5.0% of the role's time · $6.6M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed

  • Type acknowledgment letters to persons sending correspondence.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 4.4% of the role's time · $5.8M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed

  • Compute costs of records furnished to requesters, and write letters to obtain payment.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 3.4% of the role's time · $4.5M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed

Does not pass

  • Maintain files and control records to show correspondence activities.

    physical work, outside the screen · 11.5% of the role's time · $15.3M

  • Read incoming correspondence to ascertain nature of writers' concerns and to determine disposition of correspondence.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 11.4% of the role's time · $15.1M · waiting on a check

  • Gather records pertinent to specific problems, review them for completeness and accuracy, and attach records to correspondence as necessary.

    physical work, outside the screen · 9.5% of the role's time · $12.6M

  • Prepare documents and correspondence, such as damage claims, credit and billing inquiries, invoices, and service complaints.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.7% of the role's time · $11.5M · waiting on a check

  • Ensure that money collected is properly recorded and secured.

    physical work, outside the screen · 8.1% of the role's time · $10.7M

  • Route correspondence to other departments for reply.

    physical work, outside the screen · 7.1% of the role's time · $9.4M

  • Compose letters in reply to correspondence concerning such items as requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit information requests, delinquent accounts, incorrect billing, or unsatisfactory service.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.6% of the role's time · $7.4M · waiting on a check

  • Process orders for goods requested in correspondence.

    physical work, outside the screen · 5.2% of the role's time · $6.9M

  • Present clear and concise explanations of governing rules and regulations.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $6.2M · waiting on a check

  • Confer with company personnel regarding feasibility of complying with writers' requests.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.1% of the role's time · $5.4M · waiting on a check

  • Complete form letters in response to requests or problems identified by correspondence.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.4% of the role's time · $4.6M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Review correspondence for format and typographical accuracy, assemble the information into a prescribed form with the correct number of copies, and submit it to an authorized official for signature.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.2% of the role's time · $4.2M

  • Compile data pertinent to manufacture of special products for customers.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $3.8M

  • Prepare records for shipment by certified mail.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $2.6M

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