According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation, participating in enforcement hearings, as necessary. | 94% |
| Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records. | 94% |
| Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws. | 90% |
| Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies. | 90% |
| Interview individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations. | 89% |
| Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected. | 89% |
| Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations. | 88% |
| Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations. | 86% |
| Learn and observe proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized and proper safety protocols implemented. | 85% |
| Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports. | 85% |
| Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements. | 84% |
| Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation. | 81% |
| Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels. | 81% |
| Analyze and implement state, federal or local requirements as necessary to maintain approved pretreatment, pollution prevention, and storm water runoff programs. | 80% |
| Determine sampling locations and methods, and collect water or wastewater samples for analysis, preserving samples with appropriate containers and preservation methods. | 78% |
| Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements. | 75% |
| Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations. | 74% |
| Respond to questions and inquiries, such as those concerning service charges and capacity fees, or refer them to supervisors. | 73% |
| Research and perform calculations related to landscape allowances, discharge volumes, production-based and alternative limits, and wastewater strength classifications, making recommendations and completing documentation. | 71% |
| Perform laboratory tests on samples collected, such as analyzing the content of contaminated wastewater. | 71% |
| Inform health professionals, property owners, and the public about harmful properties and related problems of water pollution and contaminated wastewater. | 71% |
| Review and evaluate applications for registration of products containing dangerous materials, or for pollution control discharge permits. | 70% |
| Conduct research on hazardous waste management projects to determine the magnitude of problems and treatment or disposal alternatives and costs. | 65% |
| Maintain and repair materials, work sites, and equipment. | 65% |
| Participate in the development of spill prevention programs and hazardous waste rules and regulations, and recommend corrective actions for hazardous waste problems. | 64% |
| Prepare data to calculate sewer service charges and capacity fees. | 57% |
