Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
Depending on the particular inspection job, you may need prior general work experience in the field (such as aviation or agriculture). Much of the training will be on the job, but you will also need a license for many jobs, and some require passing civil service exams. To succeed as an inspector, you must be up to date in the laws and codes in your field. You should also be open to travel, since you will have to visit many different sites.
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