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Compliance Officers.

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Identify relevant guidance documents, international standards, or consensus standards
Determine regulations or procedures related to the management, collection…
Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments

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131 of 146 tasks reviewed

This job has 146 core tasks. We went through 131 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Compliance Officers actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Identify relevant guidance documents, international standards, or consensus standards.
AI DOES
Searches databases and lists relevant FDA guidances, ISO standards, and international regulations by topic
YOU DO
Judge which standards actually fit your product's unique design, intended use, and market
TASK 02
Determine regulations or procedures related to the management, collection, reuse, recovery, or recycling of packaging waste.
AI DOES
Searches regulatory databases, summarizes rules, and flags relevant packaging waste laws by region
YOU DO
Apply the right rules to your specific product and confirm accuracy with regulators
TASK 03
Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.
AI DOES
Looks up HTS codes, applies duty rates, and calculates totals from shipment data
YOU DO
Verify classifications, catch unusual goods, and handle rule changes or disputes
TASK 04
Develop guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.
AI DOES
Drafts policy templates, summarizes EEO laws, and flags common compliance gaps
YOU DO
Apply judgment about your organization's unique context, legal exposure, and stakeholder buy-in
TASK 05
Quote duty and tax rates on goods to be imported, based on federal tariffs and excise taxes.
AI DOES
Looks up tariff codes, calculates estimated duty and tax rates from federal schedules
YOU DO
Verify the right classification code and check for trade agreement exceptions or recent tariff updates
TASK 06
Maintain current knowledge base of existing and emerging regulations, standards, or guidance documents.
AI DOES
Scans regulatory databases, flags new guidance, and summarizes changes across agencies
YOU DO
Decide which updates actually affect your products and what actions to take
TASK 07
Inform importers and exporters of steps to reduce duties and taxes.
AI DOES
Drafts summaries of duty-saving strategies, tariff codes, and free trade agreement rules
YOU DO
Apply the right strategy to each client's unique shipment and legal situation
TASK 08
Compile and maintain regulatory documentation databases or systems.
AI DOES
Sorts, tags, and indexes regulatory documents automatically
YOU DO
Verify compliance context and catch errors AI might miss
TASK 09
Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations.
AI DOES
Searches, summarizes, and organizes EPA rules, updates, and regulatory changes
YOU DO
Judge which updates matter most for your specific inspection work and local context
TASK 10
Write or update standard operating procedures, work instructions, or policies.
AI DOES
Drafts SOP templates, suggests clear language, and flags missing sections
YOU DO
Verify every step matches actual regulations and your company's specific processes
TASK 11
Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.
AI DOES
Monitors news feeds, summarizes regulatory updates, and flags relevant changes
YOU DO
Judge which updates actually matter for your specific organization and act on them
TASK 12
Complete reports and forms required to finalize cases.
AI DOES
Drafts report text, auto-fills form fields, flags missing information, and checks for consistency
YOU DO
Verify findings, apply legal and medical judgment, and sign official documents
TASK 13
Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.
AI DOES
Looks up duty rates, fills payment forms, and checks for calculation errors
YOU DO
Approve final payments and negotiate directly with customs officials
TASK 14
Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.
AI DOES
Drafts report templates, auto-fills standard fields, and organizes files by date or site
YOU DO
Verify facts from the field and apply site-specific regulatory judgment
TASK 15
Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents.
AI DOES
Drafts document request letters, generates checklists, and pre-fills standard form fields using shipment data
YOU DO
Verify every detail is accurate and sign off on legally binding import documents
TASK 16
Classify goods according to tariff coding system.
AI DOES
Suggests tariff codes based on product descriptions and trade databases
YOU DO
Verify edge cases and take legal responsibility for the final classification
TASK 17
Coordinate efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions.
AI DOES
Drafts document sections, checks formatting rules, and flags missing information
YOU DO
Own the strategy, verify compliance, and build relationships with regulators
TASK 18
Coordinate, prepare, or review regulatory submissions for domestic or international projects.
AI DOES
Drafts submission sections, checks formatting rules, flags missing data, and summarizes regulatory guidelines
YOU DO
Own the regulatory strategy and apply judgment about risk, agency expectations, and product-specific context
TASK 19
Determine the types of regulatory submissions or internal documentation that are required in situations such as proposed device changes or labeling changes.
AI DOES
Searches regulations, summarizes submission pathways, and drafts checklists of required documentation
YOU DO
Apply device-specific history and risk context to make the final call on submission type
TASK 20
Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.
AI DOES
Scans documents, highlights missing info, and flags potential eligibility or liability issues
YOU DO
Apply judgment to complex cases and own the final decision
TASK 21
Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports.
AI DOES
Scans reports, tracks deadlines, and highlights missing or late follow-up items
YOU DO
Judge whether corrective actions truly fix the violation and decide next enforcement steps
TASK 22
Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
AI DOES
Reads and flags permit details, cross-checks records against requirements, and highlights missing or expired items
YOU DO
Apply regulatory judgment and sign off on official compliance findings
TASK 23
Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action.
AI DOES
Drafts report templates, fills in standard language, and organizes findings into clear sections
YOU DO
Apply field knowledge, legal standards, and official authority to finalize and certify every document
TASK 24
Prepare reports of selection, survey, or other statistics and recommendations for corrective action.
AI DOES
Drafts statistical summaries, formats data tables, and suggests standard report language
YOU DO
Apply legal judgment and choose the right corrective actions for the specific workplace context
TASK 25
Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation.
AI DOES
Drafts report text, formats tables, summarizes regulations, and suggests standard language for enforcement documentation
YOU DO
Verify field findings, apply site-specific judgment, and take legal responsibility for compliance determinations
TASK 26
Monitor or trace the location of goods.
AI DOES
Aggregates shipment tracking data, sends alerts, and spots delays across multiple carriers
YOU DO
Step in when a shipment is stuck and decide how to fix it fast
TASK 27
Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements.
AI DOES
Scans label text and flags missing or incorrect regulatory information against rule databases
YOU DO
Make the final compliance call and account for real-world context and edge cases
TASK 28
Respond to questions and inquiries, such as those concerning service charges and capacity fees, or refer them to supervisors.
AI DOES
Drafts clear answers to common fee and policy questions
YOU DO
Judge when a question needs a supervisor or site-specific context
TASK 29
Research and perform calculations related to landscape allowances, discharge volumes, production-based and alternative limits, and wastewater strength classifications, making recommendations and completing documentation.
AI DOES
Runs calculations, pulls up regulations, drafts documentation, and checks math on discharge volumes and wastewater limits
YOU DO
Apply site-specific knowledge, weigh regulatory gray areas, and sign off on recommendations with professional accountability
TASK 30
Review company contracts to determine actions required to meet governmental equal opportunity provisions.
AI DOES
Scans contracts, highlights relevant equal opportunity clauses, and summarizes required provisions
YOU DO
Apply professional judgment about what specific actions your organization must take and how to implement them
TASK 31
Verify that all job descriptions are submitted for review and approval and that descriptions meet regulatory standards.
AI DOES
Scans documents for completeness, checks language against regulatory checklists, and flags missing or risky wording
YOU DO
Apply legal judgment to edge cases and approve final compliance decisions
TASK 32
Obtain line releases for frequent shippers of low-risk commodities, high-volume entries, or multiple-container loads.
AI DOES
Fills out line release forms, checks commodity codes, and flags missing data
YOU DO
Verify shipper status and sign off on legal compliance
TASK 33
Determine requirements applying to treatment, storage, shipment, or disposal of potentially hazardous production-related waste.
AI DOES
Searches regulatory databases, summarizes relevant rules, and flags applicable waste codes
YOU DO
Verify accuracy, apply site-specific facts, and own the compliance judgment
TASK 34
Apply for tariff concessions or for duty drawbacks and other refunds.
AI DOES
Drafts application forms, looks up tariff codes, and flags likely refund opportunities
YOU DO
Confirm legal eligibility and take responsibility for the official submission
TASK 35
Develop or track quality metrics.
AI DOES
Collects data, flags trends, and drafts metric reports automatically
YOU DO
Choose which metrics reflect real regulatory risk and sign off on findings
TASK 36
Prepare papers for shippers to appeal duty charges.
AI DOES
Drafts appeal letters, finds relevant tariff codes and trade regulations, and formats required paperwork
YOU DO
Review case facts, apply strategic judgment, and sign off on accuracy
TASK 37
Prepare data to calculate sewer service charges and capacity fees.
AI DOES
Organizes data tables, flags missing values, and applies fee calculation formulas automatically
YOU DO
Verify field measurements and confirm local regulatory rules are applied correctly
TASK 38
Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.
AI DOES
Gathers documents, drafts audit-ready summaries, and flags potential gaps in compliance records
YOU DO
Interpret findings, answer auditor questions, and apply judgment about risk and context
TASK 39
Interpret civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations for individuals or employers.
AI DOES
Searches legal text, summarizes rules, and drafts plain-language explanations of civil rights laws
YOU DO
Apply the law to unique situations and make calls that affect real people's rights
TASK 40
Advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.
AI DOES
Drafts summaries of tariff rules, flags relevant restrictions, and looks up HS codes fast
YOU DO
Apply judgment to each customer's specific goods, situation, and risk
TASK 41
Provide technical review of data or reports to be incorporated into regulatory submissions to assure scientific rigor, accuracy, and clarity of presentation.
AI DOES
Scans documents for errors, inconsistencies, and unclear language, and flags sections that may need revision
YOU DO
Apply deep scientific judgment to decide if data truly supports regulatory claims
TASK 42
Recommend changes to company procedures in response to changes in regulations or standards.
AI DOES
Scans regulatory changes, flags gaps, and drafts recommended procedure edits
YOU DO
Weigh business risk and tailor advice to your company's real-world situation
TASK 43
Prepare reports related to investigations of equal opportunity complaints.
AI DOES
Drafts report structure, summarizes facts, and checks for missing sections
YOU DO
Judge credibility, apply legal standards, and sign off on findings
TASK 44
Study equal opportunity complaints to clarify issues.
AI DOES
Summarizes complaint documents, flags key issues, and finds similar past cases
YOU DO
Apply legal judgment and listen to people's full stories with care
TASK 45
Prepare or direct the preparation of additional information or responses as requested by regulatory agencies.
AI DOES
Drafts response documents, summarizes regulations, and organizes supporting data
YOU DO
Own the final answer and judge what the agency really needs
TASK 46
Collect fees for licenses.
AI DOES
Generates invoices, tracks payment status, and sends automated reminders
YOU DO
Handle disputes, exceptions, and cases where people push back or need help
TASK 47
Prepare or maintain technical files as necessary to obtain and sustain product approval.
AI DOES
Drafts sections, summarizes requirements, flags missing documents, and formats submissions
YOU DO
Verify accuracy, apply expert regulatory judgment, and sign off on compliance decisions
TASK 48
Warn violators of infractions or penalties.
AI DOES
Drafts warning notices and pulls relevant rules for each violation
YOU DO
Judge severity, apply context, and sign off on official warnings
TASK 49
Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations.
AI DOES
Drafts plain-language summaries of licensing rules and flags relevant regulations fast
YOU DO
Own the final advice and handle complex or unusual situations that need real judgment
TASK 50
Review product promotional materials, labeling, batch records, specification sheets, or test methods for compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
AI DOES
Scans documents, flags potential rule violations, and cross-references regulatory text
YOU DO
Apply expert judgment on context, risk, and evolving regulatory expectations
TASK 51
Report law or regulation violations to appropriate boards or agencies.
AI DOES
Drafts violation reports, summarizes evidence, and identifies the right agency to contact
YOU DO
Verify facts, sign off on findings, and own the legal accountability
TASK 52
Analyze and implement state, federal or local requirements as necessary to maintain approved pretreatment, pollution prevention, and storm water runoff programs.
AI DOES
Summarizes new regulations, flags rule changes, and drafts compliance checklists
YOU DO
Apply judgment to site-specific conditions and take legal responsibility for compliance decisions
TASK 53
Conduct surveys and evaluate findings to determine if systematic discrimination exists.
AI DOES
Analyzes survey data, finds patterns, and summarizes findings quickly
YOU DO
Apply legal judgment and lived context to decide if real discrimination occurred
TASK 54
Counsel newly hired members of minority or disadvantaged groups, informing them about details of civil rights laws.
AI DOES
Drafts plain-language summaries of civil rights laws and answers common legal questions
YOU DO
Build trust with each person and read the room during sensitive conversations
TASK 55
Inform health professionals, property owners, and the public about harmful properties and related problems of water pollution and contaminated wastewater.
AI DOES
Drafts fact sheets, summarizes water quality data, and generates plain-language explanations of contamination risks
YOU DO
Build trust with property owners and adapt the message to the real people and community in front of you
TASK 56
Review and evaluate applications for registration of products containing dangerous materials, or for pollution control discharge permits.
AI DOES
Reads applications, checks them against regulations, and highlights missing info or red flags
YOU DO
Make the final call on risk, context, and community impact
TASK 57
Conduct research on hazardous waste management projects to determine the magnitude of problems and treatment or disposal alternatives and costs.
AI DOES
Searches regulations, summarizes research reports, and compiles cost comparisons across disposal options
YOU DO
Apply site-specific judgment and verify findings against real conditions
TASK 58
Develop or conduct employee regulatory training.
AI DOES
Drafts training slides, writes quiz questions, and summarizes complex regulations in plain language
YOU DO
Verify regulatory accuracy, lead live training, and read the room when employees are confused
TASK 59
Suggest best methods of packaging or labeling products.
AI DOES
Looks up labeling rules, packaging standards, and country-specific requirements fast
YOU DO
Apply knowledge of the client's specific product, destination country, and past shipment history
TASK 60
Specialize in regulatory issues related to agriculture, such as the cultivation of green biotechnology crops or the post-market regulation of genetically altered crops.
AI DOES
Searches regulatory databases, summarizes guidelines, and drafts compliance documents
YOU DO
Apply expert judgment to novel biotech cases and build trust with regulators
TASK 61
Determine the legal implications of the production, supply, or use of ozone-depleting substances or equipment containing such substances.
AI DOES
Searches regulatory databases, summarizes laws like the Montreal Protocol, and flags relevant compliance rules
YOU DO
Apply legal judgment to your specific product, context, and jurisdiction
TASK 62
Verify that all firm and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.
AI DOES
Scans policy libraries, compares documents to regulatory checklists, and flags missing or outdated items
YOU DO
Confirm real-world adoption and use professional judgment to close meaningful compliance gaps
TASK 63
Review adverse drug reactions and file all related reports in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines.
AI DOES
Scans adverse event data, flags potential signals, and drafts report templates
YOU DO
Verify medical causality, apply regulatory judgment, and sign off on all submissions
TASK 64
Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding pre-submission strategies, potential regulatory pathways, compliance test requirements, or clarification and follow-up of submissions under review.
AI DOES
Drafts clear agency letters, summarizes relevant regulations, and flags missing compliance details
YOU DO
Own the strategy calls and read the room on agency relationships
TASK 65
Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
AI DOES
Checks documents, looks up tariff codes, flags compliance issues, and drafts forms
YOU DO
Negotiate with customs officials and make judgment calls on complex or flagged shipments
TASK 66
Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation, participating in enforcement hearings, as necessary.
AI DOES
Drafts violation notices, looks up relevant codes, and summarizes case details
YOU DO
Apply real-world judgment from site visits and represent findings in enforcement hearings
TASK 67
Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies.
AI DOES
Ranks and filters violation reports, flags patterns, and drafts coordination memos
YOU DO
Weigh political, legal, and community factors when setting investigation priorities
TASK 68
Monitor the implementation and impact of guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.
AI DOES
Scans records and data to spot patterns, summarizes policy compliance reports, and flags potential gaps
YOU DO
Build relationships, interpret context, and make fair judgment calls about real people and situations
TASK 69
Coordinate, monitor, or revise complaint procedures to ensure timely processing and review of complaints.
AI DOES
Tracks complaint status, flags overdue cases, and drafts updated procedure language
YOU DO
Apply legal knowledge and lead coordination across people and departments
TASK 70
Arrange for transportation, warehousing, or product distribution of imported or exported products.
AI DOES
Searches carrier options, compares rates, drafts shipping instructions, and flags scheduling conflicts
YOU DO
Build relationships with carriers and solve last-minute delays or customs holds
TASK 71
Investigate applications for special licenses or permits.
AI DOES
Searches databases, checks application completeness, and flags missing documents or red flags
YOU DO
Weigh context, visit sites, and sign off on final decisions
TASK 72
Recommend adjudication of product complaints.
AI DOES
Pulls relevant regulations, summarizes similar complaint cases, and drafts initial recommendation language
YOU DO
Own the final call on risk, accountability, and regulatory judgment
TASK 73
Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.
AI DOES
Scans records for patterns, summarizes documents, and drafts investigation reports
YOU DO
Interview witnesses, weigh competing accounts, and make final fairness calls
TASK 74
Locate and document information regarding the next of kin, including their relationship to the deceased and the status of notification attempts.
AI DOES
Searches public records and databases, drafts standardized documentation forms, and organizes contact attempt logs
YOU DO
Verify identities in person, make compassionate calls, and judge when and how to deliver difficult news
TASK 75
Issue licenses to individuals meeting standards.
AI DOES
Checks applications against requirements and flags missing or incorrect information
YOU DO
Make the final legal call and take official responsibility for each license issued
TASK 76
Recommend legal or administrative action to protect government property.
AI DOES
Drafts recommendation memos, summarizes relevant laws, and flags similar past cases
YOU DO
Apply boots-on-the-ground findings and sign off on official legal decisions
TASK 77
Contract with freight forwarders for destination services.
AI DOES
Drafts contract templates, flags missing clauses, and summarizes forwarder terms for comparison
YOU DO
Negotiate terms, build trusted relationships, and judge which forwarder fits each shipment's needs
TASK 78
Consult with community representatives to develop technical assistance agreements in accordance with governmental regulations.
AI DOES
Drafts agreement language, summarizes relevant regulations, and flags compliance gaps
YOU DO
Lead the relationship-building conversations and earn community trust
TASK 79
Participate in the development of spill prevention programs and hazardous waste rules and regulations, and recommend corrective actions for hazardous waste problems.
AI DOES
Drafts regulation language, summarizes case studies, and flags gaps in existing spill prevention rules
YOU DO
Bring site experience and professional accountability to every recommendation
TASK 80
Investigate alleged license or permit violations.
AI DOES
Searches permit databases, flags inconsistencies, and drafts violation summaries
YOU DO
Visit sites, interview people, and decide what the evidence really means
TASK 81
Post bonds for the products being imported or assist clients in obtaining bonds.
AI DOES
Drafts bond applications, checks entry data, and flags missing information
YOU DO
Verify bond amounts, advise clients on surety options, and sign off on filings
TASK 82
Record the disposition of minor children, as well as details of arrangements made for their care.
AI DOES
Drafts structured reports and fills standard form fields from notes
YOU DO
Verify facts in person and ensure child safety decisions are legally sound
TASK 83
Collect and document any pertinent medical history information.
AI DOES
Searches and summarizes electronic health records, flags relevant conditions and medications, and formats documentation
YOU DO
Decide what history is truly relevant, talk to families, and use case context that no database contains
TASK 84
Coordinate recall or market withdrawal activities as necessary.
AI DOES
Drafts recall notices, summarizes regulations, and organizes timelines and checklists
YOU DO
Make the final calls on scope, urgency, and who to notify when stakes are high
TASK 85
Provide pre-, ongoing, and post-inspection follow-up assistance to governmental inspectors.
AI DOES
Drafts inspection prep checklists, summarizes regulations, and helps write corrective action responses
YOU DO
Show up in person, read the inspector's tone, and make real-time judgment calls during live inspections
TASK 86
Participate in internal or external audits.
AI DOES
Summarizes documents, flags compliance gaps, and organizes audit trails
YOU DO
Show up, answer auditor questions, and make real-time decisions
TASK 87
Insure cargo against loss, damage, or pilferage.
AI DOES
Pulls policy options, compares rates, and drafts coverage summaries
YOU DO
Judge cargo risk, negotiate with insurers, and sign off on binding decisions
TASK 88
Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.
AI DOES
Auto-fills standard certificate fields, flags missing data, and suggests ICD coding based on notes
YOU DO
Make the final medical and legal judgment about cause and manner of death after reviewing physical findings
TASK 89
Learn and observe proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized and proper safety protocols implemented.
AI DOES
Summarizes safety regulations, quizzes you on rules, and flags gaps in written protocols
YOU DO
Show up on-site and use your eyes, nose, and judgment to spot real dangers
TASK 90
Confer with or interview officials, technical or professional specialists, or applicants to obtain information or to clarify facts relevant to licensing decisions.
AI DOES
Drafts interview questions, summarizes notes, and highlights gaps in applicant information
YOU DO
Lead the actual conversation and judge whether answers are credible
TASK 91
Confer with officials in various agencies to facilitate clearance of goods through customs and quarantine.
AI DOES
Drafts communication, looks up regulations, and flags potential issues before you reach out
YOU DO
Build trust with officials and negotiate case-by-case rulings in real time
TASK 92
Meet with job search committees or coordinators to explain the role of the equal opportunity coordinator, to provide resources for advertising, or to explain expectations for future contacts.
AI DOES
Drafts talking points, meeting agendas, and resource guides to support the coordinator
YOU DO
Show up, build trust, read the room, and answer questions in real time
TASK 93
Testify in court or at administrative proceedings concerning investigation findings.
AI DOES
Organizes case findings, drafts testimony outlines, and flags key evidence to highlight
YOU DO
Show up in person, answer questions under oath, and use your judgment in the moment
TASK 94
Monitor investigations of suspected offenders to ensure that they are conducted in accordance with constitutional requirements.
AI DOES
Reviews case documents and flags steps that may not follow legal standards
YOU DO
Apply legal judgment and take responsibility for constitutional compliance decisions
TASK 95
Arrange for the next of kin to be notified of deaths.
AI DOES
Drafts notification letters, looks up contact records, and flags missing next-of-kin information
YOU DO
Make the personal call or visit and read the family's emotional needs in real time
TASK 96
Coordinate the release of personal effects to authorized persons and facilitate the disposition of unclaimed corpses and personal effects.
AI DOES
Drafts release forms, tracks status of belongings, sends notifications, and flags missing documentation
YOU DO
Verify identity in person, handle sensitive family interactions, and make legal judgment calls
TASK 97
Collect, identify, evaluate, or preserve case evidence.
AI DOES
Sorts and flags evidence records, finds patterns in case files, and helps write documentation
YOU DO
Physically gather, handle, and preserve real evidence at the scene
TASK 98SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare responses to customer requests for information, such as product data, written regulatory affairs statements, surveys, or questionnaires.
AI DOES
Drafts responses using product specs and templates
YOU DO
Verify accuracy and customize the tone
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TASK 99
Interview individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations.
AI DOES
Helps prepare interview questions, summarizes notes, and flags inconsistencies in statements
YOU DO
Build trust, read body language, and judge credibility in person
TASK 100
Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels.
AI DOES
Analyzes recorded data, flags unusual readings, and drafts compliance reports from field notes
YOU DO
Go to the site, take real readings, and judge what the numbers mean in context
TASK 101
Coordinate with or assist law enforcement agencies in matters of mutual concern.
AI DOES
Drafts coordination emails, summarizes case details, and organizes shared information
YOU DO
Build trust with agencies, make judgment calls in sensitive situations, and show up in person
TASK 102
Maintain relationships with customs brokers in other ports to expedite clearing of cargo.
AI DOES
Drafts outreach emails, organizes contact lists, and summarizes port updates
YOU DO
Show up consistently, build trust, and read the human dynamics in each relationship
TASK 103
Provide information concerning the circumstances of death to relatives of the deceased.
AI DOES
Drafts plain-language summaries of findings and suggests compassionate wording for difficult conversations
YOU DO
Be present, read grief in the room, and adapt your words with real human care
TASK 104
Inquire into the cause, manner, and circumstances of human deaths and establish the identities of deceased persons.
AI DOES
Searches records, cross-references databases, and drafts reports from notes you provide
YOU DO
Examine the body, visit the scene, and make the official legal ruling
TASK 105
Direct activities of workers conducting autopsies, performing pathological and toxicological analyses, and preparing documents for permanent records.
AI DOES
Drafts reports, organizes findings, and flags patterns in toxicology data
YOU DO
Stay present in the lab, direct staff, and make final calls on complex cases
TASK 106
Interview persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information.
AI DOES
Helps draft interview questions, summarizes case notes, and flags missing information
YOU DO
Conduct the actual conversation with empathy and read what people say between the lines
TASK 107
Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws.
AI DOES
Searches regulations, drafts reports, and flags similar past violations
YOU DO
Visit sites, collect samples, and make legal judgment calls in person
TASK 108
Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations.
AI DOES
Looks up current regulations, reviews submitted records, and flags missing permits or documentation gaps
YOU DO
Show up on-site, observe real conditions, and make judgment calls about what you see
TASK 109
Confer with officials of public health and law enforcement agencies to coordinate interdepartmental activities.
AI DOES
Drafts emails, summarizes case data, and prepares talking points for meetings
YOU DO
Build trust across agencies and make judgment calls in sensitive situations
TASK 110
Inspect manufactured or processed products to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.
AI DOES
Generates inspection checklists, flags regulation changes, and helps write up findings fast
YOU DO
Show up in person, handle the product, and make the final call on compliance
TASK 111
Direct the collection and preparation of laboratory samples as requested by regulatory agencies.
AI DOES
Drafts submission checklists, summarizes regulatory requirements, and flags missing sample documentation
YOU DO
Physically oversee sample handling and make real-time decisions about collection protocols
TASK 112SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.
AI DOES
Fills out standard forms and checks regulation compliance
YOU DO
Verify accuracy and handle exceptions
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TASK 113SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare correspondence to inform concerned parties of licensing decisions or appeals processes.
AI DOES
Drafts letters with proper legal language and formatting
YOU DO
Ensure tone fits the situation and relationship
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TASK 114
Determine sampling locations and methods, and collect water or wastewater samples for analysis, preserving samples with appropriate containers and preservation methods.
AI DOES
Suggests sampling locations based on regulations, maps, and past data
YOU DO
Go to the site, read conditions in person, and collect the physical samples
TASK 115
Collect wills, burial instructions, and other documentation needed for investigations and for handling of the remains.
AI DOES
Searches databases, organizes documents, and flags missing paperwork
YOU DO
Physically retrieve and verify original documents from families and offices
TASK 116SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Review clinical protocols to ensure collection of data needed for regulatory submissions.
AI DOES
Scans protocols and flags missing data requirements
YOU DO
Judge clinical relevance and regulatory risk
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TASK 117SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.
AI DOES
Generates structured drafts from raw data and notes
YOU DO
Shape the story and stand behind conclusions
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35% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 118
Perform laboratory tests on samples collected, such as analyzing the content of contaminated wastewater.
AI DOES
Analyzes entered test data, spots patterns, and flags results that fall outside safe limits
YOU DO
Collect samples, run physical lab equipment, and verify findings with trained judgment
TASK 119SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Participate in the recruitment of employees through job fairs, career days, or advertising plans.
AI DOES
Creates job postings and screens initial applications
YOU DO
Connect with people and judge cultural fit
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32% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 120SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide information, technical assistance, or training to supervisors, managers, or employees on topics such as employee supervision, hiring, grievance procedures, or staff development.
AI DOES
Generates training materials and procedural guides
YOU DO
Adapt to each person's real situation
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30% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 121SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Examine records, reports, or other documents to establish facts or detect discrepancies.
AI DOES
Flags patterns and potential discrepancies in large datasets
YOU DO
Decide what discrepancies actually matter
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29% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 122
Submit samples of products to government laboratories for testing, as required.
AI DOES
Fills out submission forms, tracks shipment status, and flags missing documentation
YOU DO
Handle, label, and physically deliver the actual product samples
TASK 123SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Provide advice on transportation options, types of carriers, or shipping routes.
AI DOES
Suggests routes and compares carrier rates instantly
YOU DO
Judge what fits the client's real needs
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25% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 124SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues.
AI DOES
Scans regulations and flags key changes
YOU DO
Judge impact on your business
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17% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 125SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Interpret regulatory rules or rule changes and ensure that they are communicated through corporate policies and procedures.
AI DOES
Drafts policy language and tracks regulatory updates
YOU DO
Judge business impact and stakeholder needs
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17% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 126
Meet with persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to arbitrate and settle disputes.
AI DOES
Helps prepare case summaries, flags relevant laws, and drafts settlement language
YOU DO
Show up, listen deeply, and build the trust needed to reach real agreements
TASK 127
Inspect government-owned equipment or materials in the possession of private contractors to ensure compliance with contracts or regulations or to prevent misuse.
AI DOES
Helps draft inspection checklists, summarize contract requirements, and flag compliance gaps in reports
YOU DO
Show up in person, use your senses and judgment to catch what doesn't look or feel right
TASK 128SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
AI DOES
Flags potential issues and patterns in data
YOU DO
Decide which risks need action
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0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 129SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected.
AI DOES
Drafts explanations and correction plans for violations
YOU DO
Deliver with authority and build compliance
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0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 130SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Advise project teams on subjects such as premarket regulatory requirements, export and labeling requirements, or clinical study compliance issues.
AI DOES
Researches regulations and drafts compliance summaries
YOU DO
Judge risks and tailor advice to context
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0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 131SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Obtain and distribute updated information regarding domestic or international laws, guidelines, or standards.
AI DOES
Searches databases and summarizes legal updates
YOU DO
Judge relevance and explain the impact
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0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Compliance Officers
SOC code: 13-1041
Tasks reviewed: 131 of 146

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $80,730 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $82,450 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 417,070
Employed in Colorado: 7,740
Job outlook: +3% by 2034 · ~33,300 openings/yr

Wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. National figures cover the United States. Job outlook is national.

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Identify relevant guidance documents, international standards, or consensus standards.

Determine regulations or procedures related to the management, collection, reuse, recovery, or recycling of packaging waste.

Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.

Develop guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.

Quote duty and tax rates on goods to be imported, based on federal tariffs and excise taxes.

Maintain current knowledge base of existing and emerging regulations, standards, or guidance documents.

Inform importers and exporters of steps to reduce duties and taxes.

Compile and maintain regulatory documentation databases or systems.

Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations.

Write or update standard operating procedures, work instructions, or policies.

Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.

Complete reports and forms required to finalize cases.

Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.

Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.

Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents.

Classify goods according to tariff coding system.

Coordinate efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions.

Coordinate, prepare, or review regulatory submissions for domestic or international projects.

Determine the types of regulatory submissions or internal documentation that are required in situations such as proposed device changes or labeling changes.

Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.

Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports.

Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.

Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action.

Prepare reports of selection, survey, or other statistics and recommendations for corrective action.

Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation.

Monitor or trace the location of goods.

Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements.

Respond to questions and inquiries, such as those concerning service charges and capacity fees, or refer them to supervisors.

Research and perform calculations related to landscape allowances, discharge volumes, production-based and alternative limits, and wastewater strength classifications, making recommendations and completing documentation.

Review company contracts to determine actions required to meet governmental equal opportunity provisions.

Verify that all job descriptions are submitted for review and approval and that descriptions meet regulatory standards.

Obtain line releases for frequent shippers of low-risk commodities, high-volume entries, or multiple-container loads.

Determine requirements applying to treatment, storage, shipment, or disposal of potentially hazardous production-related waste.

Apply for tariff concessions or for duty drawbacks and other refunds.

Develop or track quality metrics.

Prepare papers for shippers to appeal duty charges.

Prepare data to calculate sewer service charges and capacity fees.

Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.

Interpret civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations for individuals or employers.

Advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.

Provide technical review of data or reports to be incorporated into regulatory submissions to assure scientific rigor, accuracy, and clarity of presentation.

Recommend changes to company procedures in response to changes in regulations or standards.

Prepare reports related to investigations of equal opportunity complaints.

Study equal opportunity complaints to clarify issues.

Prepare or direct the preparation of additional information or responses as requested by regulatory agencies.

Collect fees for licenses.

Prepare or maintain technical files as necessary to obtain and sustain product approval.

Warn violators of infractions or penalties.

Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations.

Review product promotional materials, labeling, batch records, specification sheets, or test methods for compliance with applicable regulations and policies.

Report law or regulation violations to appropriate boards or agencies.

Analyze and implement state, federal or local requirements as necessary to maintain approved pretreatment, pollution prevention, and storm water runoff programs.

Conduct surveys and evaluate findings to determine if systematic discrimination exists.

Counsel newly hired members of minority or disadvantaged groups, informing them about details of civil rights laws.

Inform health professionals, property owners, and the public about harmful properties and related problems of water pollution and contaminated wastewater.

Review and evaluate applications for registration of products containing dangerous materials, or for pollution control discharge permits.

Conduct research on hazardous waste management projects to determine the magnitude of problems and treatment or disposal alternatives and costs.

Develop or conduct employee regulatory training.

Suggest best methods of packaging or labeling products.

Specialize in regulatory issues related to agriculture, such as the cultivation of green biotechnology crops or the post-market regulation of genetically altered crops.

Determine the legal implications of the production, supply, or use of ozone-depleting substances or equipment containing such substances.

Verify that all firm and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.

Review adverse drug reactions and file all related reports in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines.

Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding pre-submission strategies, potential regulatory pathways, compliance test requirements, or clarification and follow-up of submissions under review.

Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.

Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation, participating in enforcement hearings, as necessary.

Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies.

Monitor the implementation and impact of guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.

Coordinate, monitor, or revise complaint procedures to ensure timely processing and review of complaints.

Arrange for transportation, warehousing, or product distribution of imported or exported products.

Investigate applications for special licenses or permits.

Recommend adjudication of product complaints.

Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.

Locate and document information regarding the next of kin, including their relationship to the deceased and the status of notification attempts.

Issue licenses to individuals meeting standards.

Recommend legal or administrative action to protect government property.

Contract with freight forwarders for destination services.

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