Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 38,320 - 109,650; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Environmental Compliance Inspector to inspect and investigate pollution sources, ensuring compliance with regulations. The role involves performing laboratory tests, preparing reports, and coordinating activities with government agencies. Candidates must possess strong reading comprehension, communication, and critical thinking skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $38,320 to $109,650 based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand written regulations and documents.
• Should effectively listen and understand others' communications.
• Ability to think critically and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and investigate pollution sources to ensure compliance.
• Perform lab tests on wastewater samples for contaminants.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing compliance regulations.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Writing

Complex Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Autodesk AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

UNIX

GIS software

Job description

What Do Environmental Compliance Inspectors Do?

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

Life As an Environmental Compliance Inspector: What Do They Do?

• 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

• 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.

Related Job Titles

• Waste Management Specialist
• Enforcement Officer
• Agricultural Chemicals Registration Specialist
• Toxics Program Officer
• Environmental Compliance Inspector

Environmental Compliance Inspector Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 288,300 jobs for Environmental Compliance Inspector 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 Inspector by 2026. There will be an estimated 25,900 positions for Environmental Compliance Inspector per year.

Environmental Compliance Inspector Average Salary

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

Environmental Compliance Inspectors who work in District of Columbia, Alaska, or California, make the highest salaries.

How much do Environmental Compliance Inspectors make in different U.S. states?

• Alabama $67,700
• Alaska $80,840
• Arizona $64,340
• Arkansas $56,820
• California $82,380
• Colorado $73,710
• Connecticut $84,590
• Delaware $77,670
• District of Columbia $93,240
• Florida $63,890
• Georgia $63,030
• Hawaii $69,980
• Idaho $59,420
• Illinois $74,180
• Indiana $61,970
• Iowa $63,340
• Kansas $60,030
• Kentucky $58,260
• Louisiana $61,230
• Maine $66,230
• Maryland $77,250
• Massachusetts $83,100
• Michigan $71,470
• Minnesota $76,190
• Mississippi $54,700
• Missouri $62,180
• Montana $62,620
• Nebraska $68,610
• Nevada $67,540
• New Hampshire $70,670
• New Jersey $83,210
• New Mexico $68,290
• New York $76,370
• North Carolina $67,100
• North Dakota $70,970
• Ohio $67,140
• Oklahoma $59,340
• Oregon $71,860
• Pennsylvania $71,090
• Rhode Island $76,440
• South Carolina $61,390
• South Dakota $57,930
• Tennessee $61,780
• Texas $74,690
• Utah $59,470
• Vermont $69,520
• Virginia $75,900
• Washington $84,340
• West Virginia $60,740
• Wisconsin $62,700
• Wyoming $67,370

What Tools do Environmental Compliance Inspectors Use?

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Database software
• UNIX
• Geographic information system (GIS) software
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Salesforce software
• SAP software

How to Become an Environmental Compliance Inspector

Learn what environmental compliance inspector education requirements there are.