ISCO-08 2133
Environmental protection professionals
81.7%
ADI · 107th of 433 · 95% interval 74.9–88.4
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 81.7% of the task time of environmental protection professionals, and finish 1.3% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full81.7%
107th of 433 · interval 74.9–88.4
ADI3 · full delegation1.3%
143rd of 433 · interval 0.0–3.4
ADIs · share of time53.2%
105th of 433 · interval 50.6–55.8
Evidence163
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.1 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 1.1%L1Augmentation · 17.2%L2Partial delegation · 80.4%L3Full delegation · 1.3%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
163 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.Park Naturalists | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 15 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.Climate Change Policy Analysts | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 5.0 h | – |
| Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.Park Naturalists | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.Climate Change Policy Analysts | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 23 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups.Climate Change Policy Analysts | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 5.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Regulate grazing, such as by issuing permits and checking for compliance with standards, and help ranchers plan and organize grazing systems to manage, improve, protect, and maximize the use of rangelands.Range Managers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations.Climate Change Policy Analysts | 1.2% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Manage forage resources through fire, herbicide use, or revegetation to maintain a sustainable yield from the land.Range Managers | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 22 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management.Climate Change Policy Analysts | 1.2% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 6.0 h | – |
| Coordinate with federal land managers and other agencies and organizations to manage and protect rangelands.Range Managers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.Climate Change Policy Analysts | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 5.0 h | Trust and care |
| Maintain soil stability and vegetation for non-grazing uses, such as wildlife habitats and outdoor recreation.Range Managers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change.Climate Change Policy Analysts | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 6.0 h | – |
| Measure and assess vegetation resources for biological assessment companies, environmental impact statements, and rangeland monitoring programs.Range Managers | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings.Climate Change Policy Analysts | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
Show the other 148 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study rangeland management practices and research range problems to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.Range Managers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts.Climate Change Policy Analysts | 1.0% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 6.0 h | – |
| Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.0 h | Trust and care |
| Study grazing patterns to determine number and kind of livestock that can be most profitably grazed and to determine the best grazing seasons.Range Managers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Supervise and provide technical guidance, training, or assistance to employees working in the field to restore habitats.Environmental Restoration Planners | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Offer advice to rangeland users on water management, forage production methods, and control of brush.Range Managers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide technical direction on environmental planning to energy engineers, biologists, geologists, or other professionals working to develop restoration plans or strategies.Environmental Restoration Planners | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop, or contribute to the development of, educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change.Climate Change Policy Analysts | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 8.0 h | Trust and care |
| Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.Park Naturalists | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Tailor conservation plans to landowners' goals, such as livestock support, wildlife, or recreation.Range Managers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor effects of pollution or land degradation and recommend means of prevention or control.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture, to achieve conservation objectives.Conservation Scientists | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.Park Naturalists | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan and direct construction and maintenance of range improvements, such as fencing, corrals, stock-watering reservoirs, and soil-erosion control structures.Range Managers | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 35% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes.Climate Change Policy Analysts | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 7.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.Park Naturalists | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop environmental restoration project schedules and budgets.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 8.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological or mineralogical information, or soil or water samples.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Process and review environmental permits, licenses, or related materials.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide scientific or technical guidance, support, coordination, or oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Mediate agreements among rangeland users and preservationists as to appropriate land use and management.Range Managers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 5.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect and analyze data to determine environmental conditions and restoration needs.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 12 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies.Climate Change Policy Analysts | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 8.0 h | – |
| Create habitat management or restoration plans, such as native tree restoration and weed control.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 13 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide care for park program animals.Park Naturalists · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct site assessments to certify a habitat or to ascertain environmental damage or restoration needs.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 18 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Communicate findings of environmental studies or proposals for environmental remediation to other restoration professionals.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.5 h | Accountability |
| Analyze data to determine validity, quality, and scientific significance and to interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 4.0 h | Accountability |
| Develop technical standards and specifications used to manage, protect, and improve the natural resources of range lands and related grazing lands.Range Managers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 22 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify environmental impacts caused by products, systems, or projects.Industrial Ecologists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan environmental restoration projects, using biological databases, environmental strategies, and planning software.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 24 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide advice on proper standards and regulations or the development of policies, strategies, or codes of practice for environmental management.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.Park Naturalists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan soil management or conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vegetation, contour plowing, or terracing, to maintain soil or conserve water.Conservation Scientists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare charts or graphs from data samples, providing summary information on the environmental relevance of the data.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 0.7% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 1.8 h | – |
| Plan and organize public events at the park.Park Naturalists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop natural resource management plans, using knowledge of environmental planning or state and federal environmental regulatory requirements.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 30 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy.Industrial Ecologists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Conduct environmental audits or inspections or investigations of violations.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 12 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop methods for protecting range from fire and rodent damage and for controlling poisonous plants.Range Managers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Study forage plants and their growth requirements to determine varieties best suited to particular range.Range Managers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.Park Naturalists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 24 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.Park Naturalists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Advise land users, such as farmers or ranchers, on plans, problems, or alternative conservation solutions.Conservation Scientists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 3.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train staff on park programs.Park Naturalists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Prepare grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability.Climate Change Policy Analysts | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 15 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Gather information from geographic information systems (GIS) databases or applications to formulate land use recommendations.Conservation Scientists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Present and defend proposals for climate change research projects.Climate Change Policy Analysts | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 2.8 h | Trust and care |
| Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial production processes.Industrial Ecologists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Evaluate violations or problems discovered during inspections to determine appropriate regulatory actions or to provide advice on the development and prosecution of regulatory cases.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform routine maintenance on park structures.Park Naturalists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Enter local soil, water, or other environmental data into adaptive or Web-based decision tools to identify appropriate analyses or techniques.Conservation Scientists | 0.6% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Plan and implement revegetation of disturbed sites.Range Managers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Research sources of pollution to determine their effects on the environment and to develop theories or methods of pollution abatement or control.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 22 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Identify environmental mitigation alternatives, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, laws, or regulations.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.Park Naturalists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.8 h | Access to systems |
| Identify short- and long-term impacts of environmental remediation activities.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 5.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Manage field offices or involve staff in cooperative ventures.Conservation Scientists | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan or supervise environmental studies to achieve compliance with environmental regulations in construction, modification, operation, acquisition, or divestiture of facilities such as power plants.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 22 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Analyze changes designed to improve the environmental performance of complex systems and avoid unintended negative consequences.Industrial Ecologists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 8.0 h | Access to systems |
| Identify sustainable alternatives to industrial or waste-management practices.Industrial Ecologists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.5 h | Access to systems |
| Inspect active remediation sites to ensure compliance with environmental or safety policies, standards, or regulations.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review existing environmental remediation designs.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Compute design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey or field information, technical guides or engineering manuals.Conservation Scientists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop or maintain working relationships with local government staff or board members.Conservation Scientists | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Apply for permits required for the implementation of environmental remediation projects.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 14 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design or direct studies to obtain technical environmental information about planned projects.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct applied research on environmental topics, such as waste control or treatment or pollution abatement methods.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 22 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Implement soil or water management techniques, such as nutrient management, erosion control, buffers, or filter strips, in accordance with conservation plans.Conservation Scientists | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 21% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise or train students, environmental technologists, technicians, or other related staff.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor projects during or after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications.Conservation Scientists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 35% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor environmental impacts of development activities.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop and communicate recommendations for landowners to maintain or restore environmental conditions.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.Park Naturalists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.Park Naturalists | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate and report on accidents affecting the environment.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 13 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct feasibility and cost-benefit studies for environmental remediation projects.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 33 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate on work teams to plan, develop, or implement programs or policies for improving environmental habitats, wetlands, or groundwater or soil resources.Conservation Scientists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 5.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Determine data collection methods to be employed in research projects or surveys.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 4.0 h | Accountability |
| Monitor the environmental impact of development activities, pollution, or land degradation.Industrial Ecologists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan and develop audio-visual devices for public programs.Park Naturalists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Physical presence |
| Redesign linear, or open-loop, systems into cyclical, or closed-loop, systems so that waste products become inputs for new processes, modeling natural ecosystems.Industrial Ecologists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 23 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate or implement technical, financial, or administrative assistance programs for local government units to ensure efficient program implementation or timely responses to requests for assistance.Conservation Scientists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Compile or interpret biodata to determine extent or type of wetlands or to aid in program formulation.Conservation Scientists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.Park Naturalists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 25 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.Park Naturalists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 5.5 h | Access to systems |
| Notify regulatory or permitting agencies of deviations from implemented remediation plans.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine local, regional, or global use and flow of materials or energy in industrial production processes.Industrial Ecologists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.Industrial Ecologists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 12 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform analyses to determine how human behavior can affect, and be affected by, changes in the environment.Industrial Ecologists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Develop new and improved instruments and techniques for activities, such as range reseeding.Range Managers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 24 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Visit areas affected by erosion problems to identify causes or determine solutions.Conservation Scientists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compute cost estimates of different conservation practices, based on needs of land users, maintenance requirements, or life expectancy of practices.Conservation Scientists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop programs designed to obtain the most productive, non-damaging use of land.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 23 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct environmental sustainability assessments, using material flow analysis (MFA) or substance flow analysis (SFA) techniques.Industrial Ecologists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 24 h | Access to systems |
| Develop the technical portions of legal documents, administrative orders, or consent decrees.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.Park Naturalists · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 24 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Respond to complaints or questions on wetland jurisdiction, providing information or clarification.Conservation Scientists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend methods to protect the environment or minimize environmental damage from industrial production practices.Industrial Ecologists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct environmental impact studies to examine the ecological effects of pollutants, disease, human activities, nature, and climate change.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 40 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop methods to minimize the impact of production processes on the environment, based on the study and assessment of industrial production, environmental legislation, and physical, biological, and social environments.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 24 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Analyze results of investigations to determine measures needed to maintain or restore proper soil management.Conservation Scientists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide information, knowledge, expertise, or training to government agencies at all levels to solve water or soil management problems or to assure coordination of resource protection activities.Conservation Scientists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop, conduct, or participate in surveys, studies, or investigations of various land uses to inform corrective action plans.Conservation Scientists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 22 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Revisit land users to view implemented land use practices or plans.Conservation Scientists | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Create diagrams to communicate environmental remediation planning, using geographic information systems (GIS), computer-aided design (CAD), or other mapping or diagramming software.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Create environmental models or simulations, using geographic information system (GIS) data and knowledge of particular ecosystems or ecological regions.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | – |
| Carry out environmental assessments in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, or laws.Industrial Ecologists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Translate the theories of industrial ecology into eco-industrial practices.Industrial Ecologists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 22 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan or develop research models, using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Build and maintain databases of information about energy alternatives, pollutants, natural environments, industrial processes, and other information related to ecological change.Industrial Ecologists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 4.8 h | Access to systems |
| Write grants to obtain funding for restoration projects.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 24 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review industrial practices, such as the methods and materials used in construction or production, to identify potential liabilities and environmental hazards.Industrial Ecologists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review or approve amendments to comprehensive local water plans or conservation district plans.Conservation Scientists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Accountability |
| Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.Park Naturalists · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 4.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review proposed wetland restoration easements or provide technical recommendations.Conservation Scientists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify or recommend integrated weed and pest management (IPM) strategies, such as resistant plants, cultural or behavioral controls, soil amendments, insects, natural enemies, barriers, or pesticides.Conservation Scientists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare plans to manage renewable resources.Industrial Ecologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop alternative energy investment scenarios to compare economic and environmental costs and benefits.Industrial Ecologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 8.0 h | – |
| Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.Industrial Ecologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | – |
| Identify or compare the component parts or relationships between the parts of industrial, social, and natural systems.Industrial Ecologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Develop soil maps.Conservation Scientists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 12 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Review grant applications or make funding recommendations.Conservation Scientists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.5 h | Accountability |
| Plan or conduct field research on topics such as industrial production, industrial ecology, population ecology, and environmental production or sustainability.Industrial Ecologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 24 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Develop water conservation or harvest plans, using weather information systems, irrigation information management systems, or other sources of daily evapotranspiration (ET) data.Conservation Scientists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Research sources of pollution to determine environmental impact or to develop methods of pollution abatement or control.Industrial Ecologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop environmental management or restoration plans for sites with power transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, fuel refineries, geothermal plants, wind farms, or solar farms.Environmental Restoration Planners | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop or conduct environmental studies, such as plant material field trials or wildlife habitat impact studies.Conservation Scientists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 25 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Create complex and dynamic mathematical models of population, community, or ecological systems.Industrial Ecologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 10 h | Access to systems |
| Perform environmentally extended input-output (EE I-O) analyses.Industrial Ecologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Apply new or existing research about natural ecosystems to understand economic and industrial systems in the context of the environment.Industrial Ecologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Evaluate the effectiveness of industrial ecology programs, using statistical analysis and applications.Industrial Ecologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 8.0 h | Access to systems |
| Forecast future status or condition of ecosystems, based on changing industrial practices or environmental conditions.Industrial Ecologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 8.0 h | Access to systems |
| Plan or conduct studies of the ecological implications of historic or projected changes in industrial processes or development.Industrial Ecologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 24 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review annual reports of counties, conservation districts, or watershed management organizations, certifying compliance with mandated reporting requirements.Conservation Scientists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.0 h | Accountability |
| Initiate, schedule, or conduct annual audits or compliance checks of program implementation by local government.Conservation Scientists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 10 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide industrial managers with technical materials on environmental issues, regulatory guidelines, or compliance actions.Industrial Ecologists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Promote use of environmental management systems (EMS) to reduce waste or to improve environmentally sound use of natural resources.Industrial Ecologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Research environmental effects of land and water use to determine methods of improving environmental conditions or increasing outputs, such as crop yields.Industrial Ecologists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 8.0 h | Access to systems |
| Develop or test protocols to monitor ecosystem components and ecological processes.Industrial Ecologists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 7.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Investigate the impact of changed land management or land use practices on ecosystems.Industrial Ecologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 24 h | Access to systems |
| Conduct fact-finding or mediation sessions among government units, landowners, or other agencies to resolve disputes.Conservation Scientists | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct applied research on the effects of industrial processes on the protection, restoration, inventory, monitoring, or reintroduction of species to the natural environment.Industrial Ecologists · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 23 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Conduct analyses to determine the maximum amount of work that can be accomplished for a given amount of energy in a system, such as industrial production systems and waste treatment systems.Industrial Ecologists · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Conduct scientific protection, mitigation, or restoration projects to prevent resource damage, maintain the integrity of critical habitats, and minimize the impact of human activities.Industrial Ecologists · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 30 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate accidents affecting the environment to assess ecological impact.Industrial Ecologists · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 25 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Investigate the adaptability of various animal and plant species to changed environmental conditions.Industrial Ecologists · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 8.0 h | Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 81.7% | 76 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.482 | 73 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.609 | 67 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 85 | 83 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.394 | 77 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.031 | 54 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (21)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic and multimedia designers 2166 | 96.8 | |
| Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians 2120 | 96.5 | |
| Meteorologists 2112 | 94.4 | |
| Electrical engineers 2151 | 91.8 | |
| Building architects 2161 | 91.1 | |
| Telecommunications engineers 2153 | 90.1 | |
| Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified 2149 | 89.4 | |
| Chemical engineers 2145 | 88.9 | |
| Environmental engineers 2143 | 88.6 | |
| Industrial and production engineers 2141 | 87.6 | |
| Electronics engineers 2152 | 85.5 | |
| Mechanical engineers 2144 | 84.9 |
Dashed line: environmental protection professionals (81.7%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Environmental protection professionals (ISCO-08 2133), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2133
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Environmental protection professionals (ISCO-08 2133)}
}Machine-readable
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