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Government Property Inspector

💰 Earn $67K-$122K
📚 Associate Degree
⏱️ 12–24 Month Training
📈 3% Job Growth
  • Ideal for those passionate about ensuring compliance and protecting public assets.
  • Play a crucial role in maintaining integrity and safety of government properties.
  • Unique chance to inspect diverse sites, from public housing to construction projects.
Government Property Inspector
What Government Property Inspectors DoInvestigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.
  • 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.
  • Investigate alleged license or permit violations.
  • Inspect manufactured or processed products to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.
Government Property Inspectors Education, Salary, and Growth
Minimum EducationAssociate Degree
Career ProspectsExcellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Training Time1 to 2 years
Job Openings33,300 Annually
Median Earnings
$92,350 in California
$78,420 Nationally

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Is This Career Right For You?
YOU Like
  • Influencing or leading others
  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands
you value
  • Having support
  • Having freedom
  • Personal relationships
you are skilled in
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Reading Comprehension
Go Deeper: Government Property Inspectors Explained
Government Property InspectorExplore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.
How Do You Train for This Career?

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Vocational SchoolA vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.
🎓 Skills-Focused
⏱️ Finish in 6 months - 2 years
Workforce Development ProgramA workforce development program typically enhances participants' opportunities to succeed in the workforce through employment skill-building, career counseling, connections to employers, and pathways to high-demand and high-wage jobs.
🎓 Skills-Focused
⏱️ Finish in 6 months - 2 years
ApprenticeshipAn apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.
🎓 Paid Work
⏱️ Finish in 2-5 years
Associate's DegreeAn associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.
🎓 College
⏱️ Finish in 2-3 years
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