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Summary Description


	Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Agricultural Chemicals Inspector

2.	Agricultural Chemicals Registration Specialist

3.	Air Pollution Inspector

4.	Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI)

5.	City Sanitarian

6.	Compliance Analyst

7.	Compliance Coordinator

8.	Compliance Investigator

9.	Compliance Manager

10.	Compliance Representative

11.	Compliance Representative Dealer

12.	Enforcement Officer

13.	Environmental Compliance Officer

14.	Environmental Protection Specialist

15.	Environmental Quality Analyst

16.	Environmental Scientist

17.	Environmental Specialist

18.	Field Examiner

19.	Field Investigator

20.	Hazardous Waste Management Specialist

21.	Health Inspector

22.	Industrial Waste Inspector

23.	Oil Program Compliance Specialist

24.	Permit Review Assistant

25.	Pesticide Control Inspector

26.	Program Officer

27.	Property Preservation Specialist

28.	Registration Specialist

29.	Regulatory Analyst

30.	Regulatory Compliance Specialist

31.	Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Enforcement Officer (RCRA Enforcement Officer)

32.	Sanitation Inspector

33.	State Inspector

34.	Toxics Program Officer

35.	Waste Management Specialist

36.	Water Pollution Control Inspector

Job Tasks

	Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements. Review license or permit applications.

	Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation. Prepare legal or investigatory documentation.

	Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation; participate in enforcement hearings as necessary. Investigate legal issues. Prepare legal or investigatory documentation. Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.

	Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records. Maintain data in information systems or databases. Prepare regulatory or compliance documentation.

	Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations.

	Interview individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations. Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants.

	Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations. Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices. Update knowledge of legal or regulatory environments.

	Learn and observe proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized and proper safety protocols implemented. Update professional knowledge.

	Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports. Investigate legal issues. Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.

	Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations. Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.

	Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws. Investigate legal issues.

	Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements. Examine product information to ensure compliance with regulations.

	Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected. Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings.

	Determine sampling locations and methods, and collect water or wastewater samples for analysis, preserving samples with appropriate containers and preservation methods. Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices.

	Analyze and implement state, federal or local requirements as necessary to maintain approved pretreatment, pollution prevention, and storm water runoff programs. Analyze environmental regulations to ensure organizational compliance. Coordinate enforcement of laws or regulations.

	Prepare data to calculate sewer service charges and capacity fees. Calculate data to inform organizational operations.

	Perform laboratory tests on samples collected, such as analyzing the content of contaminated wastewater.

	Review and evaluate applications for registration of products containing dangerous materials, or for pollution control discharge permits. Review license or permit applications.

	Maintain and repair materials, worksites, and equipment.

	Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels.

	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. Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices. Prepare financial documents. Advise others on business or operational matters.

	Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies. Coordinate enforcement of laws or regulations.

	Inform health professionals, property owners, and the public about harmful properties and related problems of water pollution and contaminated wastewater.

	Participate in the development of spill prevention programs and hazardous waste rules and regulations, and recommend corrective actions for hazardous waste problems. Establish organizational guidelines or policies. Advise others on business or operational matters.

	Conduct research on hazardous waste management projects in order to determine the magnitude of problems, and treatment or disposal alternatives and costs. Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices.

	Respond to questions and inquiries, such as those concerning service charges and capacity fees, or refer them to supervisors. Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

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