Career Overview
Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.
Also Known As
- Housing Inspector
- Housing Quality Standard Inspector (HQS Inspector)
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Rehabilitation Construction Specialist
Alternate Job Titles
- Adjustment Examiner
- Airport Operations Officer
- Compliance Analyst
- Compliance Coordinator
- Contract Inspector
- Government Gauger
- Housing Inspector
- Housing Management Representative
- Housing Quality Standard Inspector (HQS Inspector)
- Housing Quality Standards Inspector (HQS Inspector)
- Neighborhood Conservation Officer
- Port Patrol Officer
- Project Inspector
- Property Inspector
- Quality Assurance Inspector
What You'll Do
In this role, your typical responsibilities include:
- Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action.
- Examine records, reports, or other documents to establish facts or detect discrepancies.
- Inspect government property, such as construction sites or public housing, to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.
Emerging Responsibilities
As this field evolves, you may also:
- Use emerging technologies, such as drones, for remote or automated inspections.
Knowledge You'll Use
You'll need solid knowledge in these areas:
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Public Safety and Security
- Building and Construction
- Law and Government
- Administrative
Essential Skills
Success in this career requires strong skills in:
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
Key Abilities
This career requires key abilities in:
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Speech Recognition
- Near Vision
Work Style
People who excel in this career typically demonstrate:
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cautiousness
- Perseverance
What Matters in This Career
This career tends to satisfy these work values:
- Support
- Independence
- Relationships
- Working Conditions
- Achievement
Education & Preparation
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
Related Work Experience Needed: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
On-the-Job Training: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Education Details: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Experience Required: 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.
Technology You'll Use
Popular Technologies & Software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Apple iOS
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley MicroStation
- Google Workspace software
Tools & Equipment
- 10-key calculators
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Personal computers
- Radio frequency identification RFID scanners
- Tablet computers
Work Environment
- Telephone Conversations
- Contact With Others
- Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Salary & Job Market
Wages reported for the broader Compliance Officers occupational group (BLS 2024), which includes Government Property Inspectors and Investigators.
| Salary Percentile | Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level (10th percentile) | $46,230 |
| Median | $78,420 |
| Top Earners (90th percentile) | $130,030 |
Workers Employed Nationally: 397,770
Related Careers
If you're interested in this career, you might also consider:
Construction and Building Inspectors
Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
Median Salary: $72,120
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Median Salary: $78,420
Compliance Managers
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Median Salary: $136,550
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Median Salary: $83,910
Compliance Officers
Education: Not specified
Median Salary: $78,420
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Occupational data sourced from the O*NET OnLine database, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024.