jobsworth
Rules-obsessed minor official
A jobsworth is a minor official who rigidly enforces petty rules, refusing reasonable requests by citing regulations.
The term is British, from the excuse "it's more than my job's worth" to bend the rules: The jobsworth wouldn't let me in without ID even though she recognized me.
It implies someone who hides behind bureaucratic authority rather than exercising common sense.
Something that obstructs
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- roadblockObstruction across a road
- sticklerDemands strict adherence
naysayer · obstructive · uncooperative · unhelpful · dismissive · stonewalling · inflexible · rigid
Office record-keeper
- pen-pusherClerical worker, dismissive term
- officialdomCollective administrative authorities
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- complianceAdhering to requirements
procedures · protocol · formality · public-sector · administration · department · by-the-book · functionary
Self-indulgent authority exercise
- high-handedDomineering without regard for others
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- bossyToo fond of directing others
- pompousAffectedly grand in manner
self-important · officious · domineering · authoritarian · heavy-handed · arrogant · jumped-up · puffed-up
blocker
Something that obstructs
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- roadblockObstruction across a road
stickler · naysayer · obstructive · uncooperative · unhelpful · dismissive · stonewalling · inflexible · rigid · unyielding
clerk
Office record-keeper
- pen-pusherClerical worker, dismissive term
- officialdomCollective administrative authorities
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
compliance · procedures · protocol · formality · public-sector · administration · department · by-the-book · functionary · bureaucrat
power-trip
Self-indulgent authority exercise
- high-handedDomineering without regard for others
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- bossyToo fond of directing others
pompous · self-important · officious · domineering · authoritarian · heavy-handed · arrogant · jumped-up · puffed-up · small-minded
jobsworthpragmatist
One favoring practical approaches
reasonable person · easy-going · problem-solver · good egg · accommodating