Occupation information for Compliance Officers Washington

description

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

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details

Currently Employed: 10,380

Projected Annual Job Openings: 1,090

Typical Hourly Wage: $30.54 - $50.54

Typical Annual Salary: $63,520 - $105,130

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Issue licenses to individuals meeting standards.
  • Collect fees for licenses.
  • Warn violators of infractions or penalties.
  • Administer oral, written, road, or flight tests to license applicants.
  • Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.
  • Visit establishments to verify that valid licenses or permits are displayed and that licensing standards are being upheld.
  • Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations.
  • Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.
  • Score tests and observe equipment operation and control to rate ability of applicants.
  • Report law or regulation violations to appropriate boards or agencies.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Bar code reader equipment
  • Biometric identification equipment
  • Desktop computers
  • Digital cameras
  • Eye charts or vision cards

Technology:
  • Computer based training software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Electronic mail software
  • Graphics or photo imaging software
  • Word processing software