Compliance Officers

13-1041.00 Zone 4 — Considerable Preparation Needed

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.

Also known as: Air Pollution Compliance Inspector, Certified Driver Examiner (CDE), Certified Driver License Test Administrator, Compliance Administrator (Compliance Admin), Compliance Analyst, Compliance Consultant, Compliance Coordinator, Compliance Examiner, ...

Annual Salary

$78,420

Median annual wage (May 2024)

$59,130 25th – 75th percentile $104,800
10th percentile $46,230
90th percentile $130,030
U.S. Employment: 397,770

Job Outlook

+3%

Projected growth, 2024–2034 (About average)

Annual Job Openings 33,300 per year (avg. 2024–2034)
Typical education: Bachelor's degree
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

What You'd Do

  • Warn violators of infractions or penalties.
  • Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.
  • Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations.
  • Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.
  • Report law or regulation violations to appropriate boards or agencies.
  • Confer with or interview officials, technical or professional specialists, or applicants to obtain information or to clarify facts relevant to licensing decisions.
  • Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
  • Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.
  • Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.
  • Verify that all firm and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.

Top Skills

Reading Comprehension 4.0
Speaking 3.9
Active Listening 3.8
Writing 3.8
Judgment and Decision Making 3.6
Critical Thinking 3.5
Social Perceptiveness 3.5
Monitoring 3.4

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Knowledge Areas

Law and Government 4.1
English Language 4.0
Customer and Personal Service 3.9
Public Safety and Security 3.4
Computers and Electronics 3.2
Administration and Management 3.2
Administrative 3.1
Education and Training 3.0

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Technology & Tools

Software and tools commonly used in this role

In-Demand Technologies

Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word

Other Tools

Commercial driver's license information system CDLIS Computer-assisted testing software Database software Digital imaging system software Document scanning software Driving simulators National Driver Register NDR Safety Status Measurement System SafeStat Traffic record databases Word processing software

Work Styles

Personality traits and work styles important for this career

2.9
Integrity
2.6
Dependability
2.6
Attention to Detail
2.2
Cautiousness
1.8
Self-Control
1.5
Perseverance
1.4
Stress Tolerance

Key Abilities

Cognitive, physical, and sensory abilities important for this role

Oral Comprehension 4.0
Written Comprehension 4.0
Oral Expression 4.0
Written Expression 4.0
Deductive Reasoning 3.9
Problem Sensitivity 3.8
Information Ordering 3.8
Speech Recognition 3.5

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on this job

Getting Information 4.6
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards 4.5
Documenting/Recording Information 4.5
Processing Information 4.4
Communicating with People Outside the Organization 4.3
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public 4.2
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 4.2
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events 4.2

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Work Environment

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work

Contact With Others
4.8
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
4.8
Telephone Conversations
4.5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
4.5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
4.5
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
4.4
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
4.0
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
4.0
E-Mail
4.0
Spend Time Sitting
3.8
Physical Proximity
3.8
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
3.7

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Salary data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024. Outlook data: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034.

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