# Tasks & work activities — compliance engineer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 13-1041.00 (Compliance Officers).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Warn violators of infractions or penalties.
- **[Core]** Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.
- **[Core]** Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations.
- **[Core]** Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.
- **[Core]** Report law or regulation violations to appropriate boards or agencies.
- **[Core]** Confer with or interview officials, technical or professional specialists, or applicants to obtain information or to clarify facts relevant to licensing decisions.
- **[Supplemental]** Issue licenses to individuals meeting standards.
- **[Supplemental]** Collect fees for licenses.
- **[Supplemental]** Administer oral, written, road, or flight tests to license applicants.
- **[Supplemental]** Visit establishments to verify that valid licenses or permits are displayed and that licensing standards are being upheld.
- **[Supplemental]** Score tests and observe equipment operation and control to rate ability of applicants.
- **[Supplemental]** Prepare correspondence to inform concerned parties of licensing decisions or appeals processes.
- **[nan]** Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
- **[nan]** Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.
- **[nan]** Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.
- **[nan]** Verify that all firm and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.

## Detailed work activities

- Administer personnel recruitment or hiring activities.
- Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.
- Collect payments for goods or services.
- Communicate organizational policies and procedures.
- Communicate with government agencies.
- Conduct eligibility or selection interviews.
- Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.
- Examine financial records.
- Implement organizational process or policy changes.
- Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings.
- Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards.
- Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.
- Prepare research reports.
- Review license or permit applications.
- Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
- Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
- Verify accuracy of records.