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Compliance Inspector
Occupation Code: 3359
Alternative title: Inspector
Job description and duties
Compliance Inspectors generally enforce relevant government rules and regulations relating to various sectors and investigate facts related to compliance and/or infringements. A Compliance Inspector is typically expected to:
• Carry out inspections/visits
• Handle the administration, including written
reports and correspondence related to enforcement activity and perform follow-up of control reports, visit reports and official police reports
• Interview complainants and witnesses and provide recommendations for resolution
• Investigate and assess any infringements and take necessary measures, keeping in mind legal obligations
• Issue administrative fines in accordance to the respective legislation
• Prepare evidence in support of legal actions taken by the entity and testify at hearings and in court proceedings
• Keep abreast with changes in legislation
• Assist and cooperate with other local law
enforcement officers as needed Jobsplus
Work environment
Compliance Inspectors may work in a variety of inspectorates and compliance units/ departments within the public service.
Compliance Inspectors generally work 40 hours a week from Monday to Friday. However, due to the nature of their work, Compliance Inspectors may be required to work outside typical working hours and may include weekends and public holidays. In addition to carrying out office related tasks, Compliance Inspectors are often required to visit various sites to carry out assessments, inspections and/or visits.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as a Compliance Inspector, one should:
• Be in possession of a qualification at MQF Level 5 or higher or
• Already be a Public Officer (Scale 15 or above) whose appointment in such scale has been confirmed, or
• Be a Public Sector employee performing duties in the Public Service with 3 years relevant work experience and possession of
Number of employees (2017)
78
Share of foreigners (2017)
4%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+19%
Median Pay (per annum)
€22,300
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