survey-enumerator/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — survey enumerator

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 19-3022.00 (Survey Researchers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 4227; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Write proposals to win new projects.
• [Core] Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
• [Core] Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
• [Core] Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
• [Core] Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
• [Core] Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
• [Core] Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
• [Core] Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
• [Core] Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
• [Core] Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
• [Core] Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
• [Core] Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
• [Core] Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
• [Core] Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.
• [Core] Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
• [Core] Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.

Detailed work activities

• Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
• Classify organisms based on their characteristics or behavior.
• Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
• Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
• Conduct research on social issues.
• Confer with clients to exchange information.
• Develop training materials.
• Direct scientific activities.
• Evaluate reports or designs to determine work needs.
• Plan social sciences research.
• Prepare operational reports.
• Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.
• Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
• Record research or operational data.
• Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
• Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
• Write grant proposals.