Potential Career/Occupation Information

Environmental Compliance Inspector

Occupation Information table

Overview:	Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.
Duties:	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.
Degree(s):	A.S. Biotechnology
Job Outlook:	Employment in this field is projected to grow 2% to 4% from 2014 to 2024, which is slightly slower than the average projected growth for all occupations.
Education Level:	Training for this occupation generally requires an Associate Degree from a 2 year or community college.
Recommended Skills:	Weighing out the options in a situation or a problem and logically choosing the best course of action. Paying attention to what other people are saying, and taking time to understand the points being made. Using mathematics and/or statistics to solve problems. The ability to understand complex written paragraphs, instructions, or reports. Using logic to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Using scientific methods to investigate and conduct experiments. Talking, giving speeches, or speaking in a group to convey information, explain ideas, or give instructions. Composing and communicating your ideas in written form.
Recommended Values:	Having a routine job where the duties are very predictable and not likely to change over a long period of time. Having a job where you can spend a significant amount of time outside.

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Understanding acquiring positions in this field may be enhanced through continuing academic study (i.e. earning a baccalaureate or a master's degree) and/or work experience in the field, Queensborough Community College has established transfer agreements with other institutions for students who wish to further pursue their educational goals. Students are highly encouraged to meet with one of our Career Services to fully understand the opportunities available through study in their degree program.