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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. | 
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								   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. | 
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								   73
							 
		                 			 | 
  			   			Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations. | 
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								   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. | 
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								   58
							 
		                 			 | 
  			   			Maintain and repair materials, worksites, and equipment. | 
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								   53
							 
		                 			 | 
  			   			Review and evaluate applications for registration of products containing dangerous materials, or for pollution control discharge permits. | 
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								   49
							 
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  			   			Respond to questions and inquiries, such as those concerning service charges and capacity fees, or refer them to supervisors. | 
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								   45
							 
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  			   			Conduct research on hazardous waste management projects in order to determine the magnitude of problems, and treatment or disposal alternatives and costs. | 
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								   38
							 
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  			   			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
							 
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  			   			Perform laboratory tests on samples collected, such as analyzing the content of contaminated wastewater. | 
Work Activities
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                                                                                     Importance %age  | 
					          
                                                                                     Activity Description  | 
                                                                      
| 
                                                                                                  			   				 
								   74
							 
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                 													Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
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								   72
							 
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                 													Getting Information
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								   71
							 
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                 													Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
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								   71
							 
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                 													Processing Information
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								   70
							 
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                 													Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
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								   68
							 
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                 													Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
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								   68
							 
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                 													Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
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| 
                                                                                                  			   				 
								   66
							 
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                 													Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
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								   66
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
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								   64
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
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| 
                                                                                                  			   				 
								   64
							 
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                 													Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
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								   61
							 
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                 													Analyzing Data or Information
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| 
                                                                                                  			   				 
								   59
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
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								   58
							 
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                 													Making Decisions and Solving Problems
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								   58
							 
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                 													Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
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								   57
							 
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                 													Documenting/Recording Information
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								   55
							 
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                 													Scheduling Work and Activities
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								   55
							 
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                 													Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
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								   55
							 
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                 													Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
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								   53
							 
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                 													Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
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								   52
							 
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                 													Performing General Physical Activities
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								   52
							 
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                 													Coaching and Developing Others
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| 
                                                                                                  			   				 
								   50
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Training and Teaching Others
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								   49
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Performing Administrative Activities
							 | 
			   		
| 
                                                                                                  			   				 
								   49
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Thinking Creatively
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								   48
							 
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                 													Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
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								   45
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Developing and Building Teams
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								   43
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Interacting With Computers
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								   43
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Handling and Moving Objects
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								   42
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
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								   41
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Developing Objectives and Strategies
							 | 
			   		
| 
                                                                                                  			   				 
								   39
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Selling or Influencing Others
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| 
                                                                                                  			   				 
								   34
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
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								   30
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
							 | 
			   		
| 
                                                                                                  			   				 
								   30
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Monitoring and Controlling Resources
							 | 
			   		
| 
                                                                                                  			   				 
								   29
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Assisting and Caring for Others
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								   23
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Staffing Organizational Units
							 | 
			   		
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								   23
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Controlling Machines and Processes
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								   19
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
							 | 
			   		
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								   18
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
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								   16
							 
		                 				 | 
  			   			
                 													Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
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