Environmental Compliance Inspector Careers

01

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

02

Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.

03

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

04

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

05

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

06

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

07

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

08

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

09

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

10

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