ISCO-08 3112
Civil engineering technicians
57.6%
ADI · 158th of 433 · 95% interval 46.8–67.7
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 57.6% of the task time of civil engineering technicians, and finish 1.7% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full57.6%
158th of 433 · interval 46.8–67.7
ADI3 · full delegation1.7%
125th of 433 · interval 0.0–4.5
ADIs · share of time46.1%
153rd of 433 · interval 41.5–50.2
Evidence123
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.7 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 6.1%L1Augmentation · 36.4%L2Partial delegation · 55.9%L3Full delegation · 1.7%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
123 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.8 h | Accountability |
| Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.Construction and Building Inspectors | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare reports and document project activities and data.Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.Construction and Building Inspectors | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Approve building plans that meet required specifications.Construction and Building Inspectors | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.Construction and Building Inspectors | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 8.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.Construction and Building Inspectors | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.Construction and Building Inspectors | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.Construction and Building Inspectors | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 108 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.Construction and Building Inspectors | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 38 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 1.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.Construction and Building Inspectors | 1.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.Construction and Building Inspectors | 1.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Respond to public suggestions and complaints.Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 38 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.Construction and Building Inspectors | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.Construction and Building Inspectors · supplemental task | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop project budgets by estimating the cost of project activities.Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Negotiate with contractors on prices for new contracts or modifications to existing contracts.Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Check all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.Construction and Building Inspectors · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Position and hold the vertical rods, or targets, that theodolite operators use for sighting to measure angles, distances, and elevations.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 2.0 h | Physical presence |
| Produce or update overlay maps to show information boundaries, water locations, or topographic features on various base maps or at different scales.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor mapping work or the updating of maps to ensure accuracy, inclusion of new or changed information, or compliance with rules and regulations.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Analyze aerial photographs to detect and interpret significant military, industrial, resource, or topographical data.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Operate and manage land-information computer systems, performing tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 1.0% | L2 | L3L2 | 75% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Compare survey computations with applicable standards to determine adequacy of data.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 1.5 h | Accountability |
| Determine scales, line sizes, or colors to be used for hard copies of computerized maps, using plotters.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compile information necessary to stake projects for construction, using engineering plans.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.0 h | Accountability |
| Search for section corners, property irons, or survey points.Surveying and Mapping Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and man-made structures on the Earth's surface, underground, and underwater, using electronic distance-measuring equipment, such as GPS, and other surveying instruments.Surveying and Mapping Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Enter Global Positioning System (GPS) data, legal deeds, field notes, or land survey reports into geographic information system (GIS) workstations so that information can be transformed into graphic land descriptions, such as maps and drawings.Surveying and Mapping Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Perform calculations to determine earth curvature corrections, atmospheric impacts on measurements, traverse closures or adjustments, azimuths, level runs, or placement of markers.Surveying and Mapping Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 1.3 h | Accountability |
| Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as prisms, theodolites, electronic distance measuring equipment, or electronic data collectors.Surveying and Mapping Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 58 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Prepare cost estimates for mapping projects.Surveying and Mapping Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Prepare topographic or contour maps of land surveyed, including site features and other relevant information, such as charts, drawings, and survey notes.Surveying and Mapping Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record survey measurements or descriptive data, using notes, drawings, sketches, or inked tracings.Surveying and Mapping Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise or coordinate activities of workers engaged in surveying, plotting data, drafting maps, or producing blueprints, photostats, or photographs.Surveying and Mapping Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Collect information needed to carry out new surveys, using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, or other relevant information.Surveying and Mapping Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Set out and recover stakes, marks, or other monumentation.Surveying and Mapping Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify and compile database information to create requested maps.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 0.8% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Design or develop information databases that include geographic or topographic data.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L3 | 68% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.Construction and Building Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Research and combine existing property information to describe property boundaries in relation to adjacent properties, taking into account parcel splits, combinations, or land boundary adjustments.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations, such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Trace contours or topographic details to generate maps that denote specific land or property locations or geographic attributes.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Compare topographical features or contour lines with images from aerial photographs, old maps, or other reference materials to verify the accuracy of their identification.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
| Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.Construction and Building Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Answer questions and provide information to the public or to staff members regarding assessment maps, surveys, boundaries, easements, property ownership, roads, zoning, or similar matters.Surveying and Mapping Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 15 min | Access to systems |
| Identify corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners or their representatives.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Calculate latitudes, longitudes, angles, areas, or other information for mapmaking, using survey field notes or reference tables.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 75% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Trim, align, and join prints to form photographic mosaics, maintaining scaled distances between reference points.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Physical presence |
| Provide assistance in the development of methods and procedures for conducting field surveys.Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems, such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.Construction and Building Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect and test fire protection or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.Construction and Building Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine lifting or conveying devices, such as elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, hoists, inclined railways, ski lifts, or amusement rides to ensure safety and proper functioning.Construction and Building Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 3.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Complete detailed source and method notes describing the location of routine or complex land parcels.Surveying and Mapping Technicians · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations, and issue hazardous materials permits to facilities found in compliance.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop or review fire exit plans.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Arrange for the replacement of defective fire fighting equipment and for repair of fire alarm and sprinkler systems, making minor repairs such as servicing fire extinguishers when feasible.Fire Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document investigation findings.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Issue permits for public assemblies.Fire Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Instruct children about the dangers of fire.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.Fire Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 2.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate efforts with other organizations, such as law enforcement agencies.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs, such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.Fire Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain fire suppression equipment in good condition, checking equipment periodically to ensure that it is ready for use.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 4 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Serve as a working leader of an engine, hand, helicopter, or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Schedule employee work assignments and set work priorities.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Examine fire sites and collect evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood, and accelerant residue for use in determining the cause of a fire.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Subpoena and interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony.Fire Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform administrative duties, such as compiling and maintaining records, completing forms, preparing reports, or composing correspondence.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers, such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Analyze burn conditions and results, and prepare postburn reports.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate size, location, and condition of fires.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan, direct, and supervise prescribed burn projects.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 9.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recruit or hire firefighting personnel.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 7.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain knowledge of fire laws and fire prevention techniques and tactics.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.Construction and Building Inspectors · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.Fire Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 28 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Test sites and materials to establish facts, such as burn patterns and flash points of materials, using test equipment.Fire Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect stations, uniforms, equipment, or recreation areas to ensure compliance with safety standards, taking corrective action as necessary.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor fire suppression expenditures to ensure that they are necessary and reasonable.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.4 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Teach fire investigation techniques to other firefighter personnel.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain required maps and records.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Drive crew carriers to transport firefighters to fire sites.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for nonresidential buildings.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dust evidence or portions of fire scenes for latent fingerprints.Fire Inspectors and Investigators · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend equipment modifications or new equipment purchases.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits to handle hazardous or flammable substances.First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 4.0 h | Accountability |
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 | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 57.6% | 64 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.426 | 64 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.297 | 59 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 84.348 | 82 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.29 | 66 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.033 | 56 |
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 (31)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Process control technicians not elsewhere classified 3139 | 91.1 | |
| Draughtspersons 3118 | 82.3 | |
| Mining supervisors 3121 | 71.6 | |
| Construction supervisors 3123 | 71.6 | |
| Chemical and physical science technicians 3111 | 69.7 | |
| Electronics engineering technicians 3114 | 60.2 | |
| Manufacturing supervisors 3122 | 56.5 | |
| Air traffic safety electronics technicians 3155 | 54.7 | |
| Mining and metallurgical technicians 3117 | 51.5 | |
| Physical and engineering science technicians not elsewhere classified 3119 | 51.1 | |
| Mechanical engineering technicians 3115 | 50.0 | |
| Power production plant operators 3131 | 48.7 |
Dashed line: civil engineering technicians (57.6%).
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: Civil engineering technicians (ISCO-08 3112), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/3112
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: Civil engineering technicians (ISCO-08 3112)}
}Machine-readable
The same record as static JSON, with its citation: /adi/v2026.1/isco/3112.json.