Government Property Inspectors and Investigators - 13-1041.04

O*NET-SOC Description

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

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Inspector, Government Property
  • Inspector, Quality Assurance
  • Investigator

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

13-1011.00 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
13-1021.00 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products
13-1022.00 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
13-1023.00 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
13-1031.00 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
13-1031.01 Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance
13-1031.02 Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
13-1032.00 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
13-1041.00 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation
13-1041.01 Environmental Compliance Inspectors
13-1041.02 Licensing Examiners and Inspectors
13-1041.03 Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
13-1041.04 Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
13-1041.06 Coroners
13-1051.00 Cost Estimators
13-1061.00 Emergency Management Specialists
13-1071.00 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists
13-1071.01 Employment Interviewers
13-1071.02 Personnel Recruiters
13-1072.00 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
13-1073.00 Training and Development Specialists
13-1079.99 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other
13-1081.00 Logisticians

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Collect, identify, evaluate, and preserve case evidence.
  • Coordinate with and assist law enforcement agencies in matters of mutual concern.
  • Examine records, reports, and documents in order to establish facts and detect discrepancies.
  • Inspect government-owned equipment and materials in the possession of private contractors, in order to ensure compliance with contracts and regulations and to prevent misuse.
  • Inspect manufactured or processed products to ensure compliance with contract specifications and legal requirements.
  • Investigate applications for special licenses or permits, as well as alleged license or permit violations.
  • Locate and interview plaintiffs, witnesses, or representatives of business or government in order to gather facts relevant to inspections or alleged violations.
  • Monitor investigations of suspected offenders to ensure that they are conducted in accordance with constitutional requirements.
  • Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, and recommendations for action.
  • Recommend legal or administrative action to protect government property.
  • Submit samples of products to government laboratories for testing as required.
  • Testify in court or at administrative proceedings concerning investigation findings.

Detailed Work Activities

  • analyze existing evidence or facts
  • collect samples for testing
  • compile evidence for court actions
  • detect discrepancies on records or reports
  • evaluate qualifications or eligibility of applicant for employment
  • examine documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
  • gather physical evidence
  • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
  • inspect manufactured products or materials
  • inspect products or materials for damage, defects, or shortages
  • inspect products or systems for regulatory compliance
  • investigate character of applicants
  • investigate complaints, disturbances, or violations
  • make presentations
  • monitor contract performance
  • plan scientific research or investigative studies
  • prepare reports of inspections
  • prepare required government reports
  • prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
  • recommend action to ensure compliance
  • testify in court for accident and criminal cases
  • use interviewing procedures
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • verify investigative information
  • write business correspondence