Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.
42 alternate job titles:
Agricultural Chemicals Inspector
Agricultural Chemicals Registration Specialist
Air Permitting and Enforcement Inspector
Air Pollution Inspector
Authorized Inspector
Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI)
City Sanitarian
Compliance Analyst
Compliance Coordinator
Compliance Investigator
Compliance Representative
Compliance Representative Dealer
Enforcement Officer
Environmental Advisor
Environmental Compliance Coordinator
Environmental Compliance Engineer
Environmental Compliance Inspector
Environmental Compliance Manager
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Environmental Compliance Technician
Environmental Field Specialist
Environmental Health and Safety Advisor (EH & S)
Environmental Inspector
Environmental Protection Specialist
Environmental Quality Analyst
Field Examiner
Field Investigator
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist
Hazardous Waste Specialist
Health Inspector
Industrial Waste Inspector
Permit Specialist
Pesticide Control Inspector
Property Preservation Specialist
Regulatory Analyst
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Enforcement Officer (RCRA Enforcement Officer)
Sanitation Inspector
State Inspector
Toxics Program Officer
Waste Management Specialist
Water Pollution Control Inspector
Salary Information
Environmental Compliance Inspectors: $78,420 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Investigate legal issues. | General |
| Prepare legal or investigatory documentation. | General |
| Testify at legal or legislative proceedings. | General |
| Prepare regulatory or compliance documentation. | General |
| Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants. | General |
| Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met. | General |
| Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. | General |
| Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings. | General |
| Dispose of hazardous materials. | General |
| Gather physical survey data. | General |
| Compile technical information or documentation. | General |
| Examine product information to ensure compliance with regulations. | General |
| Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products. | General |
| Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems. | General |
| Prepare financial documents. | General |
| Advise others on business or operational matters. | General |
| Establish organizational guidelines or policies. | General |
| Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints. | General |
| Calculate data to inform organizational operations. | General |
| Review license or permit applications. | Maintenance |
| Maintain data in information systems or databases. | Maintenance |
| Monitor organizational compliance with regulations. | Maintenance |
| Monitor the handling of hazardous materials or medical wastes. | Maintenance |
| Update knowledge of legal or regulatory environments. | Maintenance |
| Update professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Maintain facilities. | Maintenance |
| Maintain mechanical equipment. | Maintenance |
| Maintain electronic equipment. | Maintenance |
| Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices. | Analysis |
| Communicate results of environmental research. | Analysis |
| Analyze environmental regulations to ensure organizational compliance. | Analysis |
| Coordinate enforcement of laws or regulations. | Management |
| Communicate with the public on environmental issues. | Communication |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Salesforce software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| UNIX | Operating system software |
| DQO-PRO | Analytical or scientific software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Environmental Knowledge and Assessment Tool EKAT | Analytical or scientific software |
| Field Operations and Records Management System (FORMS) II Lite | Analytical or scientific software |
| Fully Integrated Environmental Location Decision Support FIELDS | Analytical or scientific software |
| HRS Quickscore | Analytical or scientific software |
| Mass Flux Toolkit | Analytical or scientific software |
| Monitoring and Remediation Optimization System MAROS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Rapid Assessment Tools R.A.T. | Analytical or scientific software |
| Spatial Analysis and Decision Assistance SADA | Analytical or scientific software |
| Sustainable Management Approaches and Revitalization Tools SMARTe | Analytical or scientific software |
| Tibco Scribe Software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS software | Geographic information system |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Energy Auditor | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Environmental Auditor | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Environmental Scientist | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Environmental Storm Water Compliance Professional | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector | EnviroCert International, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Hazardous Materials Manager | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Home Energy Rater | Residential Energy Services Network | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control | EnviroCert International, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Stormwater Manager | American Public Works Association | Not Available |
| Corrosion and Materials Professional | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| LEED AP Building Design + Construction | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| LEED AP Homes | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| LEED AP Interior Design + Construction | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| LEED AP Operations + Maintenance | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| Managing Composting Programs | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Managing Construction & Demolition Materials | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Managing MSW Collection Systems | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Managing Recycling Systems | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Rating Field Inspector | Residential Energy Services Network | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Property Assessor | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Environmental Officer | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Environmental Specialist | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Officer | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
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