A professional who examines and evaluates data to determine persons' or organizations' eligibility for, conformity with, or liability under, government regulated activity or program. Responsibilities include:

• Examines data contained in application forms, agency reports, business records, public documents or other records to gather facts, verify correctness, or establish authenticity.
• Interviews persons, visits establishments, or confers with technical or professional specialists, to obtain information or clarify facts.
• Analyzes data obtained, utilizing knowledge of administrative policies, regulatory codes, legislative directives, precedent, or other guidelines.
• Determines eligibility for participation in activity, conformity to program requirements, or liability for damages or financial losses incurred, based on findings.
• Prepares correspondence to inform concerned parties of decision and rights to appeal.
• Prepares reports of examinations, evaluations, and decisions.
• May be classified according to job function, program involved, or agency concerned.