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Environmental Compliance Inspector

Environmental Compliance Inspector

Course AdvisorWashington, District of Columbia, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$38,320.00–$109,650.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

What Do Environmental Compliance Inspectors Do?

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

Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.

Life As an Environmental Compliance Inspector

  • Perform laboratory tests on samples collected, such as analyzing the content of contaminated wastewater.
  • Inform health professionals, property owners, and the public about harmful properties and related problems of water pollution and contaminated wastewater.
  • Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation.
  • Maintain and repair materials, worksites, and equipment.
  • Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies.
  • Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.

Environmental Compliance Inspector Needed Skills

These are the skills Environmental Compliance Inspectors say are the most useful in their careers :

  • 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.
  • Complex Problem Solving : Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Environmental Compliance Inspector Job Outlook

    In the United States, there were 288,300 jobs for Environmental Compliance Inspectors in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 8.2%, which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 23,700 new jobs for Environmental Compliance Inspectors by 2026. There will be an estimated 25,900 positions for Environmental Compliance Inspectors per year.

    The states with the most job growth for Environmental Compliance Inspectors are Utah, Nevada, and Washington .

    The typical yearly salary for Environmental Compliance Inspectors is somewhere between $38,320 and $109,650.

    How to Become an Environmental Compliance Inspector

    Learn what Environmental Compliance Inspector education requirements there are.

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