According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action. | 84% |
| Investigate alleged license or permit violations. | 83% |
| Examine records, reports, or other documents to establish facts or detect discrepancies. | 81% |
| Inspect government property, such as construction sites or public housing, to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements. | 79% |
| Inspect manufactured or processed products to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements. | 77% |
| Collect, identify, evaluate, or preserve case evidence. | 77% |
| Submit samples of products to government laboratories for testing, as required. | 75% |
| Inspect government-owned equipment or materials in the possession of private contractors to ensure compliance with contracts or regulations or to prevent misuse. | 74% |
| Investigate applications for special licenses or permits. | 72% |
| Recommend legal or administrative action to protect government property. | 71% |
| Testify in court or at administrative proceedings concerning investigation findings. | 70% |
| Coordinate with or assist law enforcement agencies in matters of mutual concern. | 66% |
| Monitor investigations of suspected offenders to ensure that they are conducted in accordance with constitutional requirements. | 59% |
| Locate and interview plaintiffs, witnesses, or representatives of business or government to gather facts relevant to inspections or alleged violations. | 59% |
