Occupation information for Environmental Compliance Inspectors District Of Columbia

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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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Currently Employed: 4,720

Projected Annual Job Openings: 390

Typical Hourly Wage: $33.68 - $56.49

Typical Annual Salary: $70,040 - $117,500

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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  • Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation, participating in enforcement hearings, as necessary.
  • Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.
  • Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws.
  • Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies.
  • Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected.
  • Interview individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations.
  • Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations.
  • Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations.
  • Learn and observe proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized and proper safety protocols implemented.
  • Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Conductivity meters
  • Hydrocarbons analyzers or detectors
  • Laboratory bailers
  • Soil core sampling apparatus
  • Water samplers

Technology:
  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Cloud-based data access and sharing software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Word processing software
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