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Summary Description


	Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Adjustment Examiner

2.	Admeasurer

3.	Airport Operations Officer

4.	Appraiser

5.	Asset Manager

6.	Building Inspector

7.	Compliance Analyst

8.	Compliance Auditor

9.	Compliance Coordinator

10.	Compliance Manager

11.	Compliance Review Engineer

12.	Construction Inspector

13.	Design Project Inspector

14.	Engineering Technician

15.	Fire Marshal

16.	Gauger

17.	Government Gauger

18.	Housing Inspector

19.	Housing Management Representative

20.	Housing Quality Standard Inspector (HQS Inspector)

21.	Inspector

22.	Materials Acceptance Engineer

23.	Materials Inspector

24.	Port Patrol Officer

25.	Project Inspector

26.	Property Inspector

27.	Public Works Inspector

28.	Quality Assurance Inspector

29.	Quality Assurance Representative

30.	Quality Assurance Specialist

31.	Quality Control Manager

32.	Rent and Housing Investigator

33.	Risk Manager

34.	Safety Compliance Engineer

35.	Sanitation Inspector

36.	Section 8 Inspector

37.	Site Development Construction Inspector

38.	Station Examiner

39.	Surveyor

40.	Warehouse Examiner

Job Tasks

	Monitor investigations of suspected offenders to ensure that they are conducted in accordance with constitutional requirements. Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.

	Collect, identify, evaluate, or preserve case evidence. Collect evidence for legal proceedings.

	Inspect manufactured or processed products to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements. Examine product information to ensure compliance with regulations.

	Coordinate with or assist law enforcement agencies in matters of mutual concern. Coordinate enforcement of laws or regulations.

	Testify in court or at administrative proceedings concerning investigation findings. Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.

	Investigate applications for special licenses or permits, as well as alleged license or permit violations. Investigate legal issues. Review license or permit applications.

	Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations or recommendations for action. Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings.

	Examine records, reports, or other documents to establish facts or detect discrepancies. Verify accuracy of financial information.

	Inspect government-owned equipment or materials in the possession of private contractors to ensure compliance with contracts or regulations or to prevent misuse. Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.

	Recommend legal or administrative action to protect government property. Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.

	Submit samples of products to government laboratories for testing, as required. Communicate with government agencies.

	Locate and interview plaintiffs, witnesses, or representatives of business or government to gather facts relevant to inspections or alleged violations. Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

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