Environmental Compliance Inspectors Go Back to List Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Document management software

Tasks
	Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation; participate in enforcement hearings as necessary.
	Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
	Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.
	Interview individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations.
	Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation.
	Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports.
	Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws.
	Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations.
	Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected.
	Determine sampling locations and methods, and collect water or wastewater samples for analysis, preserving samples with appropriate containers and preservation methods.

Skills
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	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.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	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.

Knowledge
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
	Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal m
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $90,461.00 $43.50  $27.50  $30.97 - $51.03  Bridgeport/Stamford $93,714.00 $45.06  $27.03  $30.37 - $56.38  Danbury $88,891.00 $42.74  $26.04  $29.88 - $49.91  Hartford $90,522.00 $43.52  $28.50  $31.61 - $50.95  New Haven $87,922.00 $42.27  $26.85  $30.79 - $49.04  New London/Norwich $87,177.00 $41.92  $30.19  $33.81 - $46.10  Waterbury $76,693.00 $36.87  $24.52  $26.70 - $44.56  Torrington $77,213.00 $37.12  $24.30  $23.56 - $46.10

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   283   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow about as fast as average, and the number of annual openings will offer very good job opportunities.

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