Occupation

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Human Advantage 74%

Significant human skills needed

AI Automation Risk Moderate Risk
3.1 / 10

Some tasks in this role may be augmented by AI, but human oversight and interpersonal skills remain important.

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

Also Known As: Adjustment Examiner, Airport Operations Officer, Compliance Analyst, Compliance Coordinator, Contract Inspector, Government Gauger, Housing Inspector, Housing Management Representative +17 more

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Core Tasks

  1. Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action.
  2. Examine records, reports, or other documents to establish facts or detect discrepancies.
  3. Inspect government property, such as construction sites or public housing, to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.

Supplemental Tasks (10)

  1. Investigate alleged license or permit violations.
  2. Inspect manufactured or processed products to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.
  3. Collect, identify, evaluate, or preserve case evidence.
  4. Submit samples of products to government laboratories for testing, as required.
  5. Inspect government-owned equipment or materials in the possession of private contractors to ensure compliance with contracts or regulations or to prevent misuse.
  6. Investigate applications for special licenses or permits.
  7. Recommend legal or administrative action to protect government property.
  8. Testify in court or at administrative proceedings concerning investigation findings.
  9. Coordinate with or assist law enforcement agencies in matters of mutual concern.
  10. Monitor investigations of suspected offenders to ensure that they are conducted in accordance with constitutional requirements.

Education & Training

Job Zone 3 Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation with each education level.

Bachelor's Degree
39%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
25%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
16%
Some College Courses
10%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
9%

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Tools & Equipment (7)

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Where This Career Leads

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