Profession government planning inspector

Government planning inspectors monitor the development and implementation of government plans and policies, as well as processing planning and policy proposals, and performing inspections of planning procedures.

Personality Type

• Enterprising / Conventional

Knowledge

• Scientific research methodology

  The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.

• Audit techniques

  The techniques and methods that support a systematic and independent examination of data, policies, operations and performances using computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATs) such as spreadsheets, databases, statistical analysis and business intelligence software.

• Government policy implementation

  The procedures related to the application of government policies at all levels of public administration.

Skills

• Monitor policy proposals

  Monitor documentation and processes which deal with proposals of new policies and methods of implementation to identify any problems and inspect their compliance with legislation.

• Inspect government policy compliance

  Inspect public and private organisations to ensure proper implementation and compliance with government policies which apply to the organisation.

• Write inspection reports

  Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.

• Follow up complaint reports

  Follow up complaints or accident reports in order to take adequate measures to solve problems. Contact the relevant authorities or internal staff to provide solutions in various situations.

• Conduct workplace audits

  Conduct work site audits and inspections in order to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

• Identify policy breach

  Identify instances of non-compliance to set plans and policies in an organisation, and take the appropriate course of action by issuing penalties and outlining the changes which need to be made.

• Advise on government policy compliance

  Advise organisations on how they may improve their compliance to the applicable government policies they are required to adhere to, and the necessary steps which need to be taken in order to ensure complete compliance.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB