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.

The following job titles also refer to government planning inspector:

planning inspector
examining inspector
national infrastructure examining inspector
planning and development surveyor
housing and planning inspector
planning officer

High school diploma is generally required to work as government planning inspector. However, this requirement may differ in some countries.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Government planning inspector is a Skill level 4 occupation.

These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to government planning inspector.

competition policy officer
secretary of state
employment programme coordinator
secretary general
recreation policy officer

These occupations require some skills and knowledge of government planning inspector. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of government planning inspector with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of government planning inspector.

Government policy implementation: The procedures related to the application of government policies at all levels of public administration.
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.
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.

These skills are necessary for the role of government planning inspector.

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.
Conduct workplace audits: Conduct work site audits and inspections in order to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Inspect government policy compliance: Inspect public and private organisations to ensure proper implementation and compliance with government policies which apply to the organisation.
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.
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.
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.

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of government planning inspector. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Project management principles: Different elements and phases of project management.
Communications sector policies: The public administration and regulatory aspects of the communications sector, and requirements necessary to create policies.
Transportation sector policies: The public administration and regulatory aspects of the transportation and infrastructure sectors, and requirements necessary to create policies.
Trade sector policies: The public administration and regulatory aspects of the wholesale and retail trade sector, and requirements necessary to create policies.
Energy sector policies: The public administration and regulatory aspects of the energy sector, and requirements necessary to create policies.
Mining sector policies: The public administration and regulatory aspects of the mining sector, and requirements necessary to create policies.
Budgetary principles: Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.
Tourism sector policies: The public administration and regulatory aspects of the tourism and hotels sector, and requirements necessary to create policies.
Agricultural sector policies: The public administration and regulatory aspects of the agricultural sector, and requirements necessary to create policies.

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of government planning inspector. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Apply conflict management: Take ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution. To be fully aware of all Social Responsibility protocols and procedures, and to be able to deal with a problem gambling situation in a professional manner with maturity and empathy.
Show impartiality: Perform duties for disputing parties or clients based on objective criteria and methods, disregarding prejudice or bias, to make or facilitate objective decisions and outcomes.
Advise legislators: Give advice on various government and legislative duties, such as policy creation and the inner workings of a governmental department, to government officials in legislative positions, such as members of parliament, government ministers, senators, and other legislators.
Ensure information transparency: Ensure that required or requested information is provided clearly and completely, in a manner which does not explicitly withhold information, to the public or requesting parties.
Use different communication channels: Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
Keep task records: Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
Advise on conflict management: Advise private or public organisations on monitoring possible conflict risk and development, and on conflict resolution methods specific to the identified conflicts.
Perform project management: Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project’s progress in order to achieve a specific goal within a set time and budget.
Present reports: Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
Analyse goal progress: Analyse the steps which have been taken in order to reach the organisation’s goals in order to assess the progress which has been made, the feasibility of the goals, and to ensure the goals can be met according to deadlines.
Ensure law application: Ensure the laws are followed, and where they are broken, that the correct measures are taken to ensure compliance to the law and law enforcement.
Manage government policy implementation: Manage the operations of the implementation of new government policies or changes in existing policies on a national or regional level as well as the staff involved in the implementation procedure.

2422 – Policy administration professionals

 

 

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References

1. Government planning inspector – ESCO