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Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

People classed as Government Property Inspectors and Investigators investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations. With a code of CEI, this is mostly a job for people drawn to orderly work with data, records and clear procedures. Enterprising interests also help, rated 4.2 out of 7. The preparation level is medium preparation, typically one or two years of vocational training, an apprenticeship or an associate’s degree. O*NET’s skill data points to active listening, writing, and speaking as the ones to build. The job can ask you to prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action. People who want orderly work with data, records and clear procedures usually fit better here than those who need creative work with room for original expression.

What they do

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

Main tasks

  • 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.

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Critical Thinking

Who this career fits

May suit you if

  • You like clear rules and getting the details right.
  • You like taking the lead and making the call.
  • You are willing to put in a year or two of focused training.
  • You are comfortable relying on active listening and writing.

May not suit you if

  • You get restless with routine, records and exact procedures.
  • You need creative expression to be a big part of your day. Artistic rates 1.0 out of 7 here.
  • You need to start within a few months, with no training period.

Interest profile

O*NET rates each occupation from 1 to 7 on six interest types. The code CEI takes the three highest, and Conventional comes first here.

Preparation

Medium preparation. Expect vocational school, an apprenticeship, related experience or an associate’s degree, usually one or two years in total.

Most-reported requirement in the O*NET survey: Bachelor's Degree. This reflects what workers reported most often and is not a legal minimum. Licensing rules can differ by state or industry, so confirm what applies where you plan to work.

Also called

  • Airport Operations Officer
  • Housing Inspector
  • Housing Management Representative
  • Housing Quality Standard Inspector (HQS Inspector)
  • Neighborhood Conservation Officer

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This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.