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Career: Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Job Description
Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Interview individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations. |
100
|
Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports. |
100
|
Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations. |
98
|
Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records. |
98
|
Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation. |
96
|
Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements. |
96
|
Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws. |
95
|
Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation; participate in enforcement hearings as necessary. |
95
|
Learn and observe proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized and proper safety protocols implemented. |
93
|
Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies. |
89
|
Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected. |
86
|
Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels. |
86
|
Inform health professionals, property owners, and the public about harmful properties and related problems of water pollution and contaminated wastewater. |
79
|
Determine sampling locations and methods, and collect water or wastewater samples for analysis, preserving samples with appropriate containers and preservation methods. |
77
|
Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations. |
75
|
Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements. |
73
|
Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations. |
67
|
Analyze and implement state, federal or local requirements as necessary to maintain approved pretreatment, pollution prevention, and storm water runoff programs. |
59
|
Participate in the development of spill prevention programs and hazardous waste rules and regulations, and recommend corrective actions for hazardous waste problems. |
58
|
Maintain and repair materials, worksites, and equipment. |
53
|
Review and evaluate applications for registration of products containing dangerous materials, or for pollution control discharge permits. |
49
|
Respond to questions and inquiries, such as those concerning service charges and capacity fees, or refer them to supervisors. |
45
|
Conduct research on hazardous waste management projects in order to determine the magnitude of problems, and treatment or disposal alternatives and costs. |
38
|
Research and perform calculations related to landscape allowances, discharge volumes, production-based and alternative limits, and wastewater strength classifications, then make recommendations and complete documentation. |
32
|
Perform laboratory tests on samples collected, such as analyzing the content of contaminated wastewater. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
74
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
72
|
Getting Information
|
71
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
71
|
Processing Information
|
70
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
68
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
68
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
66
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
66
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
64
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
64
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
61
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
59
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
58
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
58
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
57
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
55
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
55
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
55
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
53
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
52
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
52
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
50
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
49
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
49
|
Thinking Creatively
|
48
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
45
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
43
|
Interacting With Computers
|
43
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
42
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
41
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
39
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
34
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
30
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
30
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
29
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
23
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
23
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
19
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
18
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
16
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
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