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Census · Admin · occupation code 43-4061

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

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 · 2 of 17 tasks

  • Keep records of assigned cases, and prepare required reports.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 8.2% of the role's time · $686M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed

  • Schedule benefits claimants for adjudication interviews to address questions of eligibility.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 3.9% of the role's time · $324M · all three pass it

Does not pass

  • Initiate procedures to grant, modify, deny, or terminate assistance, or refer applicants to other agencies for assistance.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 11.2% of the role's time · $937M

  • Interpret and explain information such as eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods, and applicants' legal rights.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 10.3% of the role's time · $860M · waiting on a check

  • Compile, record, and evaluate personal and financial data to verify completeness and accuracy, and to determine eligibility status.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.6% of the role's time · $800M

  • Answer applicants' questions about benefits and claim procedures.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.5% of the role's time · $706M · waiting on a check

  • Interview benefits recipients at specified intervals to certify their eligibility for continuing benefits.

    an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 8.0% of the role's time · $666M

  • Compute and authorize amounts of assistance for programs, such as grants, monetary payments, and food stamps.

    an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 7.9% of the role's time · $662M

  • Interview and investigate applicants for public assistance to gather information pertinent to their applications.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.2% of the role's time · $602M

  • Check with employers or other references to verify answers and obtain further information.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.2% of the role's time · $601M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Provide applicants with assistance in completing application forms, such as those for job referrals or unemployment compensation claims.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $278M · waiting on a check

  • Refer applicants to job openings or to interviews with other staff, in accordance with administrative guidelines or office procedures.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $272M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Prepare applications and forms for applicants for such purposes as school enrollment, employment, and medical services.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $265M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Provide social workers with pertinent information gathered during applicant interviews.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $257M · waiting on a check

  • Monitor the payments of benefits throughout the duration of a claim.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 2.3% of the role's time · $193M

  • Investigate claimants for the possibility of fraud or abuse.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $153M

  • Conduct annual, interim, and special housing reviews and home visits to ensure conformance to regulations.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $72.0M

Where this role works