Compare Construction and Building Inspectors & Transportation Inspectors District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Construction and Building Inspectors $87,900
Transportation Inspectors $121,200

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and Building Inspectors
Very Low
Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Transportation Inspectors
Transportation Inspectors
Medium

Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.


Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and Building Inspectors

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Transportation Inspectors
Transportation Inspectors

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and Building Inspectors

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Transportation Inspectors
Transportation Inspectors

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction and Building Inspectors

97 related certifications

Certification for Transportation Inspectors
Transportation Inspectors

5 related certifications

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