Environmental Compliance Inspectors

• Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation.
• Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation; participate in enforcement hearings as necessary.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.
• 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.
• Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations.
• Learn and observe proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized and proper safety protocols implemented.
• Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports.
• Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations.
• Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws.
• Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements.
• Determine sampling locations and methods, and collect water or wastewater samples for analysis, preserving samples with appropriate containers and preservation methods.
• Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected.
• Review and evaluate applications for registration of products containing dangerous materials, or for pollution control discharge permits.
• Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels.
• Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies.
• 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.

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• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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