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Environmental Compliance Inspectors: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 26 tasks, including 15 marked Core and 11 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2021.

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26 tasks shown

Core · Task 10829 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation, participating in enforcement hearings, as necessary.

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Core · Task 10831 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.

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Core · Task 10835 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

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

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Core · Task 10841 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies.

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Core · Task 10832 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Interview individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations.

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Core · Task 10837 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected.

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Core · Task 10839 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

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

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Core · Task 10843 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

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

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Core · Task 10834 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports.

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Core · Task 10830 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.

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Core · Task 10833 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

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

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Core · Task 10842 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

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

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Core · Task 10838 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

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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Core · Task 10840 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations.

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Core · Task 10850 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

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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Supplemental · Task 10836 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations.

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Supplemental · Task 10846 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Analyze and implement state, federal or local requirements as necessary to maintain approved pretreatment, pollution prevention, and storm water runoff programs.

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Supplemental · Task 10844 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements.

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Supplemental · Task 10853 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Respond to questions and inquiries, such as those concerning service charges and capacity fees, or refer them to supervisors.

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Supplemental · Task 10849 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Research and perform calculations related to landscape allowances, discharge volumes, production-based and alternative limits, and wastewater strength classifications, making recommendations and completing documentation.

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Supplemental · Task 10847 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

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

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Supplemental · Task 10845 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

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

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Supplemental · Task 10848 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

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

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Supplemental · Task 10852 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Conduct research on hazardous waste management projects to determine the magnitude of problems and treatment or disposal alternatives and costs.

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Supplemental · Task 10851 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Maintain and repair materials, work sites, and equipment.

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Supplemental · Task 20473 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Prepare data to calculate sewer service charges and capacity fees.

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