[Core] [52% incumbents] Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action.
  DWAs: Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Inspect government property, such as construction sites or public housing, to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.

[Supplemental] [52% incumbents] Investigate alleged license or permit violations.
  DWAs: Investigate legal issues. | Review license or permit applications.

[Supplemental] [52% incumbents] Inspect manufactured or processed products to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.
  DWAs: Examine product information to ensure compliance with regulations.

[Supplemental] [52% incumbents] Collect, identify, evaluate, or preserve case evidence.
  DWAs: Collect evidence for legal proceedings.

[Supplemental] [52% incumbents] Submit samples of products to government laboratories for testing, as required.
  DWAs: Communicate with government agencies.

[Supplemental] [52% incumbents] Investigate applications for special licenses or permits.
  DWAs: Investigate legal issues.

[Supplemental] [52% incumbents] Recommend legal or administrative action to protect government property.
  DWAs: Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.

[Supplemental] [52% incumbents] Testify in court or at administrative proceedings concerning investigation findings.
  DWAs: Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.

[Supplemental] [52% incumbents] Coordinate with or assist law enforcement agencies in matters of mutual concern.
  DWAs: Coordinate enforcement of laws or regulations.

[Core] [51% incumbents] Examine records, reports, or other documents to establish facts or detect discrepancies.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of financial information.

[Supplemental] [51% incumbents] Inspect government-owned equipment or materials in the possession of private contractors to ensure compliance with contracts or regulations or to prevent misuse.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.

[Supplemental] [51% incumbents] Monitor investigations of suspected offenders to ensure that they are conducted in accordance with constitutional requirements.
  DWAs: Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.

[EMERGING:New] Use emerging technologies, such as drones, for remote or automated inspections.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:4.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.42 lvl:3.92) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.33 lvl:5.73) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Public Safety and Security (imp:4.25 lvl:4.57) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Building and Construction (imp:3.99 lvl:4.34) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Law and Government (imp:3.79 lvl:3.73) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administrative (imp:3.66 lvl:4.84) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.50 lvl:4.21) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.49 lvl:4.46) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Design (imp:3.41 lvl:3.95) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Education and Training (imp:3.23 lvl:4.16) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mathematics (imp:3.10 lvl:3.21) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Mechanical (imp:3.09 lvl:3.40) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Administration and Management (imp:2.93 lvl:2.88) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Chemistry (imp:2.84 lvl:3.04) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.83 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Geography (imp:2.69 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Psychology (imp:2.61 lvl:2.99) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Foreign Language (imp:2.59 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Biology (imp:2.54 lvl:2.80) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.52 lvl:2.47) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Physics (imp:2.51 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Communications and Media (imp:2.51 lvl:2.79) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Transportation (imp:2.44 lvl:2.40) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.16 lvl:1.98) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Production and Processing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.03) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.96 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Telecommunications (imp:1.91 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.56 lvl:1.08) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.52 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.43) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.36) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Food Production (imp:1.35) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.50) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Far Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Memorization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Depth Perception (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Control Precision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.72 lvl:4.83) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.42 lvl:5.03) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Working with Computers (imp:4.34 lvl:4.07) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.30 lvl:4.82) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.25 lvl:4.73) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.25 lvl:5.22) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Getting Information (imp:4.23 lvl:4.17) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.13 lvl:5.55) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.12 lvl:4.62) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.05 lvl:4.84) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.98 lvl:4.21) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.91 lvl:4.15) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.89 lvl:3.95) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.76 lvl:4.11) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.71 lvl:4.96) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.65 lvl:4.04) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.64 lvl:3.63) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.63 lvl:4.01) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.52 lvl:3.92) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Processing Information (imp:3.51 lvl:4.38) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.36 lvl:4.31) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.34 lvl:4.03) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.31 lvl:3.71) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.22 lvl:2.76) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.20 lvl:4.16) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.18 lvl:4.13) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.12 lvl:3.53) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.08 lvl:3.29) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.06 lvl:3.59) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.06 lvl:2.86) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.61 lvl:2.60) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.59 lvl:2.92) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.59 lvl:2.92) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.53 lvl:3.36) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.22 lvl:2.30) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.10 lvl:1.53) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.98 lvl:1.42) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.98) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.68 lvl:0.82) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.38) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.04) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.74) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.59) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.55) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.47) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.35) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Self-Control (imp:1.31) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.22) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.15) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.14) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.98) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.97) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Social Orientation (imp:0.77) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cooperation (imp:0.75) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Humility (imp:0.42) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.25) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:0.24) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:0.16) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Innovation (imp:-0.16) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.27) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 417,070
  annual_median    : $80,730
  annual_pct10     : $48,220
  annual_pct25     : $61,280
  annual_pct75     : $109,010
  annual_pct90     : $133,720
  annual_mean      : $88,400
  hourly_median    : $38.81

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($111,030)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($48,950)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.268x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  142,880  median: $  81,330
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   46,460  median: $  82,310
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   41,520  median: $  91,960
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   36,120  median: $  72,580
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   23,550  median: $  88,660
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   20,920  median: $  64,320
  Manufacturing                            emp:   19,770  median: $  89,290
  Educational Services                     emp:   16,330  median: $  75,130
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   13,470  median: $  66,120
  Information                              emp:    7,510  median: $  94,990

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (19 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  142,880  median: $  81,330
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   46,460  median: $  82,310
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   41,520  median: $  91,960
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   36,120  median: $  72,580
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   23,550  median: $  88,660
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   20,920  median: $  64,320
  Manufacturing                            emp:   19,770  median: $  89,290
  Educational Services                     emp:   16,330  median: $  75,130
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   13,470  median: $  66,120
  Information                              emp:    7,510  median: $  94,990

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: United States Postal Inspection Service (similarity: 0.4138)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Postal_Inspection_Service
  QID: Q2495411
  Extract: The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is the federal law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service. It supports and protects the United States Postal Service, its employees, infrastructure, and customers by enforcing the laws that defend the United States' mail system from il

  Title: Fire marshal (similarity: 0.1667)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_marshal
  QID: Q898372
  Extract: A fire marshal, in the United States and Canada, is often a member of a state, provincial or territorial government, but may be part of a building department or a separate department altogether. Fire marshals' duties vary but usually include fire code enforcement or investigating fires for origin an

  Title: United States Federal Protective Service (similarity: 0.3409)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Federal_Protective_Service
  QID: Q2896579
  Extract: The United States Federal Protective Service (FPS) commonly referred to as the Federal Police is a federal law enforcement agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Federal Protective Service is also the federal agency charged with protecting and delivering integrated la

  Title: Building inspection (similarity: 0.3284)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_inspection
  QID: Q4070898
  Extract: A building inspection is an inspection performed by a building inspector, a person who is employed by either a city, township or county and is usually certified in one or more disciplines qualifying them to make professional judgment about whether a building meets building code requirements. A build

  Title: Law enforcement officer (similarity: 0.2817)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_enforcement_officer
  QID: Q6503343
  Extract: A law enforcement officer (LEO), or police officer or peace officer in North American English, is a public-sector or private-sector employee whose duties primarily involve the enforcement of laws, protecting life & property, keeping the peace, and other public safety related duties. Law enforcement 

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data covering detailed work activities, skills, knowledge areas, and clear task descriptions. Rich related occupation data and detailed wage/employment statistics support robust analysis.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T13:08:24.980547+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,571
tokens_output        : 4,218
cost_usd             : $0.046865
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this specific occupation. The closest related entries focus on specialized law enforcement inspection services rather than the broader government property inspection role.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators ensure government property and operations comply with federal regulations, contract specifications, and safety standards through systematic inspections and investigations. These professionals evaluate construction sites, public housing, manufactured products, and government facilities to protect public assets and ensure regulatory compliance. They prepare detailed reports, conduct investigations into permit violations, and coordinate with law enforcement agencies when legal action is required.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves inspecting government construction sites to verify compliance with contract specifications and safety regulations, reviewing permit applications and investigating alleged violations of licensing requirements. Inspectors examine manufactured products destined for government use, collect evidence when violations are found, and prepare comprehensive reports documenting their findings. They frequently communicate with contractors, government officials, and the public to explain compliance requirements and coordinate corrective actions. The role includes working with computers to maintain inspection databases, submitting product samples to government laboratories for testing, and occasionally testifying in court or administrative proceedings about investigation findings.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong analytical thinking skills with high attention to detail and the ability to make sound judgments under pressure. They demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication abilities, as they must clearly explain complex regulatory requirements to diverse stakeholders and prepare detailed compliance reports. Successful inspectors show high integrity and dependability, as they often work independently and make decisions that protect public safety and government resources. Those who thrive typically enjoy systematic problem-solving, have strong organizational skills for managing multiple inspections and investigations, and feel comfortable working in varied environments from construction sites to office settings.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a bachelor's degree (39.3% of practitioners) with common fields including public administration, construction management, engineering, or business, though associate's degrees (24.7%) or post-secondary certificates (16.2%) are also acceptable for many roles. Entry-level candidates typically need knowledge of building codes, government regulations, and inspection procedures, often gained through internships or related work experience. Many employers provide on-the-job training covering specific regulatory frameworks, investigation techniques, and government property management systems.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Government Property Inspectors can advance to supervisory roles overseeing inspection teams or specialized units focusing on particular property types or regulatory areas. Career progression often leads to compliance management positions, senior investigator roles, or transitions into related fields such as occupational health and safety specialization or environmental compliance. Some professionals move into consulting roles advising private contractors on government compliance requirements or advance to policy development positions within regulatory agencies.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the field employs 417,070 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $80,730 and a broad salary range from $48,220 to $133,720 reflecting experience levels and geographic markets. The highest wages are in the District of Columbia ($111,030) compared to the lowest in Puerto Rico ($48,950), showing a 2.27x geographic wage variation. Employment is concentrated in government sectors (142,880 positions), finance and insurance (46,460), and professional services (41,520), indicating steady demand across multiple industries. The role shows stability given the ongoing need for regulatory compliance and government property oversight, with emerging technology integration creating new inspection capabilities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role faces moderate automation impact as emerging technologies like drones enable remote inspections and automated data collection, but human judgment remains critical for complex compliance evaluations and stakeholder communication. While technology tools can enhance inspection efficiency and documentation accuracy, the investigative aspects requiring legal analysis, evidence interpretation, and testimony preparation remain largely human-centered activities.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Environmental Compliance Inspectors (13-1041.01) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical high-importance skills in active listening (4.1), reading comprehension (4.0), and critical thinking (4.0) for regulatory compliance work.
    data: Active Listening (imp:4.1)
    data: Reading Comprehension (imp:4.0)
    data: Critical Thinking (imp:4.0)
  [task_similarity] Construction and Building Inspectors (47-4011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve inspecting construction sites and buildings to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
    data: Inspect government property, such as construction sites
    data: Building and Construction knowledge (imp:4.0)
  [career_pathway] Compliance Managers (11-9199.02) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Government property inspectors can advance to compliance management roles, sharing the same regulatory focus and oversight responsibilities.
    data: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance (imp:4.7)
    data: Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.2)
  [knowledge_overlap] Compliance Officers (13-1041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require deep knowledge of law and government (imp:3.8) and public safety and security (imp:4.2) for regulatory enforcement.
    data: Law and Government (imp:3.8)
    data: Public Safety and Security (imp:4.2)
  [riasec_cluster] Fire Inspectors and Investigators (33-2021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize conventional work (C dominant RIASEC) involving systematic inspection, documentation, and regulatory compliance activities.
    data: RIASEC C:6.26
    data: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance
    data: Prepare correspondence, reports
  [transferable_skill] Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles utilize systems evaluation skills (imp:3.4) and judgment and decision making (imp:4.0) for safety and compliance assessments.
    data: Systems Evaluation (imp:3.4)
    data: Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.0)
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['government property inspector', 'government inspector', 'property investigator', 'compliance inspector', 'government property', 'contract inspector', 'housing inspector', 'quality assurance inspector']
  exclude_keywords : ['private property', 'residential inspector', 'home inspector', 'real estate', 'environmental inspector']
  title_patterns   : ['.*Government.*Inspector', '.*Property.*Inspector', '.*Compliance.*Inspector', '.*Contract.*Inspector', '.*Housing.*Inspector']
  common_variations: ['government property inspector', 'government investigator', 'property compliance inspector', 'federal property inspector', 'public property inspector', 'contract compliance inspector', 'housing quality inspector', 'government contract inspector']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'government', 'compliance', 'principles', 'public', 'enforcement', 'law', 'includes', 'building', 'property', 'control', 'objects', 'legal', 'materials', 'techniques', 'ideas', 'inspection', 'management']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01514  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01406  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  dwas:3%
equipment                  26  0.00937  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  dwas:8%  onet_tasks:4%
government                 24  0.00865  inference            inference:62%  onet_tasks:17%  onet_dimensions:12%
compliance                 16  0.00577  inference            inference:56%  onet_tasks:19%  dwas:19%
principles                 16  0.00577  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
public                     14  0.00505  inference            inference:36%  onet_dimensions:29%  wikipedia:29%
enforcement                14  0.00505  wikipedia            wikipedia:71%  inference:14%  onet_tasks:7%
law                        13  0.00469  wikipedia            wikipedia:69%  inference:15%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   13  0.00469  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
building                   13  0.00469  wikipedia            wikipedia:69%  onet_dimensions:23%  inference:8%
property                   12  0.00433  inference            inference:58%  onet_tasks:17%  wikipedia:17%
control                    12  0.00433  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00433  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
legal                      11  0.00396  dwas                 dwas:45%  onet_tasks:27%  inference:18%
materials                  11  0.00396  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  onet_tasks:9%
techniques                 11  0.00396  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00396  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
inspection                 11  0.00396  inference            inference:64%  wikipedia:36%
management                 10  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
resources                  10  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
activities                 10  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
requirements                9  0.00324  inference            inference:44%  onet_tasks:33%  onet_dimensions:11%
products                    9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  onet_tasks:22%  inference:22%
regulations                 9  0.00324  dwas                 dwas:33%  inference:33%  onet_dimensions:22%
problems                    9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
services                    9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  wikipedia:11%
standards                   9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
human                       9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
events                      9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
actions                     9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
quickly                     9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
construction                8  0.00288  inference            inference:50%  onet_dimensions:25%  onet_tasks:12%
specifications              8  0.00288  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%  dwas:25%
needs                       8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%