# 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.