[Core] [20% incumbents] Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation, participating in enforcement hearings, as necessary.
  DWAs: Investigate legal issues. | Prepare legal or investigatory documentation. | Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.
  DWAs: Maintain data in information systems or databases. | Prepare regulatory or compliance documentation.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws.
  DWAs: Investigate legal issues.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies.
  DWAs: Coordinate enforcement of laws or regulations.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Interview individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations.
  DWAs: Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected.
  DWAs: Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. | Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations.
  DWAs: Monitor the handling of hazardous materials or medical wastes. | Dispose of hazardous materials.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Learn and observe proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized and proper safety protocols implemented.
  DWAs: Update professional knowledge.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports.
  DWAs: Investigate legal issues. | Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
  DWAs: Review license or permit applications.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation.
  DWAs: Prepare legal or investigatory documentation.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels.
  DWAs: Gather physical survey data. | Compile technical information or documentation.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Determine sampling locations and methods, and collect water or wastewater samples for analysis, preserving samples with appropriate containers and preservation methods.
  DWAs: Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations.
  DWAs: Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices. | Update knowledge of legal or regulatory environments.

[Core] [20% incumbents] Participate in the development of spill prevention programs and hazardous waste rules and regulations, and recommend corrective actions for hazardous waste problems.
  DWAs: Establish organizational guidelines or policies. | Advise others on business or operational matters.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Analyze and implement state, federal or local requirements as necessary to maintain approved pretreatment, pollution prevention, and storm water runoff programs.
  DWAs: Analyze environmental regulations to ensure organizational compliance. | Coordinate enforcement of laws or regulations.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements.
  DWAs: Examine product information to ensure compliance with regulations.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Respond to questions and inquiries, such as those concerning service charges and capacity fees, or refer them to supervisors.
  DWAs: Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Research and perform calculations related to landscape allowances, discharge volumes, production-based and alternative limits, and wastewater strength classifications, making recommendations and completing documentation.
  DWAs: Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices. | Prepare financial documents. | Advise others on business or operational matters.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Perform laboratory tests on samples collected, such as analyzing the content of contaminated wastewater.
  DWAs: Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products. | Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Inform health professionals, property owners, and the public about harmful properties and related problems of water pollution and contaminated wastewater.
  DWAs: Communicate with the public on environmental issues. | Communicate results of environmental research.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Review and evaluate applications for registration of products containing dangerous materials, or for pollution control discharge permits.
  DWAs: Review license or permit applications.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Conduct research on hazardous waste management projects to determine the magnitude of problems and treatment or disposal alternatives and costs.
  DWAs: Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Maintain and repair materials, work sites, and equipment.
  DWAs: Maintain facilities. | Maintain mechanical equipment. | Maintain electronic equipment.

[Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Prepare data to calculate sewer service charges and capacity fees.
  DWAs: Calculate data to inform organizational operations.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:4.38) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.20 lvl:4.20) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Law and Government (imp:4.10 lvl:4.10) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.45 lvl:4.15) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Chemistry (imp:3.40 lvl:3.45) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.35 lvl:4.10) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mathematics (imp:3.10 lvl:3.75) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.00 lvl:3.90) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Biology (imp:2.89 lvl:3.60) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.85 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Administration and Management (imp:2.75 lvl:3.20) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:2.75 lvl:3.90) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administrative (imp:2.63 lvl:3.10) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Physics (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Building and Construction (imp:2.35 lvl:2.60) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mechanical (imp:2.35 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Geography (imp:2.30 lvl:2.80) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Design (imp:2.20 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Production and Processing (imp:2.15 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Communications and Media (imp:2.05 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Foreign Language (imp:1.85 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Transportation (imp:1.85 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Psychology (imp:1.80 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Telecommunications (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.74 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.60 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.45 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.45 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.35 lvl:0.85) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  History and Archeology (imp:1.30 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.30 lvl:0.90) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Food Production (imp:1.25 lvl:0.40) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.15 lvl:0.35) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.05 lvl:0.10) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.12 lvl:4.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Number Facility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Depth Perception (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Control Precision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Night Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.65 lvl:4.50) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Getting Information (imp:4.55 lvl:4.50) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Working with Computers (imp:4.42 lvl:3.20) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.40 lvl:4.75) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.25 lvl:4.00) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Processing Information (imp:4.10 lvl:4.70) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.10 lvl:4.60) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.95 lvl:4.00) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.95 lvl:4.95) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.95 lvl:4.20) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.90 lvl:3.65) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.80 lvl:4.50) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.75 lvl:3.95) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.70 lvl:3.85) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.65 lvl:3.65) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.65 lvl:4.55) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.65 lvl:3.40) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.55 lvl:3.60) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.50 lvl:4.10) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.40 lvl:1.95) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.37 lvl:3.50) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.20 lvl:2.90) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.20 lvl:3.20) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.15 lvl:3.15) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.05 lvl:3.35) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.00 lvl:2.95) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.00 lvl:3.35) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.90 lvl:3.10) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.90 lvl:3.60) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.85 lvl:2.70) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.80 lvl:2.70) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.75 lvl:2.85) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.35 lvl:2.20) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.15 lvl:2.05) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.05 lvl:2.35) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.00 lvl:2.15) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.95 lvl:1.60) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.90 lvl:1.45) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.90 lvl:1.90) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.68 lvl:1.35) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.55 lvl:1.35) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 417,070
  annual_median    : $80,730
  annual_pct10     : $48,220
  annual_pct25     : $61,280
  annual_pct75     : $109,010
  annual_pct90     : $133,720
  annual_mean      : $88,400
  hourly_median    : $38.81

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($111,030)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($48,950)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.268x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  142,880  median: $  81,330
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   46,460  median: $  82,310
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   41,520  median: $  91,960
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   36,120  median: $  72,580
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   23,550  median: $  88,660
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   20,920  median: $  64,320
  Manufacturing                            emp:   19,770  median: $  89,290
  Educational Services                     emp:   16,330  median: $  75,130
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   13,470  median: $  66,120
  Information                              emp:    7,510  median: $  94,990

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (19 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  142,880  median: $  81,330
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   46,460  median: $  82,310
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   41,520  median: $  91,960
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   36,120  median: $  72,580
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   23,550  median: $  88,660
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   20,920  median: $  64,320
  Manufacturing                            emp:   19,770  median: $  89,290
  Educational Services                     emp:   16,330  median: $  75,130
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   13,470  median: $  66,120
  Information                              emp:    7,510  median: $  94,990

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
An environmental health officer (EHO; also called an environmental health practitioner, EHP, or public health inspector) is a person responsible for carrying out measures to protect public health, which includes the administration and enforcement of legislation related to environmental health and safety hazards. 
EHOs aim to keep water, food, air, land, facilities, and other environmental attributes in compliance with local legislation. They control health hazards, including biological, chemical, or physical through the application of environmental safety law. EHOs address factors influencing human behavior outside the workplace. In contrast, workplace factors, such as workplace injury, are addressed by Occupational Safety and Health officers. They also assess and control environmental factors that can potentially affect health to prevent disease and create health-supportive environments. 
Environmental determinants of health, such as air, water, and food quality, are significant factors in a community's overall health and well-being. Inspectors play a crucial role in improving population health by reducing the incidence of disease and its consequences.
EHOs are trained to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the public. Employment opportunities in this field may require a degree or additional training and certifications, including public health inspections, policy development, emergency response, disease prevention and control, and health promotion and education. EHOs are responsible for preventing and addressing health risks as well as educating the community about these risks.
EHOs may be familiar with microbiology, epidemiology, chemistry, toxicology, environmental science, and food science. They are skilled in tracking and controlling communicable diseases and investigating environmental health incidents. They must also be familiar with relevant laws and regulations related to public health and safety in their region. As practitioners, they work with government agencies, local municipalities, businesses, and community groups to protect public health. Depending on the specific laws and definitions in their jurisdiction, environmental health practitioners may also go by other titles, including environmental health specialist, public health inspector, and health official. Some historical titles for this role include inspector of nuisances, sanitarian, and sanitary inspector.
Local, state, or federal health departments usually employ environmental health professionals to advise and enforce public health standards. However, many are employed in the private sector, the military, and other third-sector agencies such as charities and nongovernmental organizations.


== Roles and responsibilities ==
Environmental Health Officers are involved in:

Inspection and enforcement services
Environmental health consulting and education
Communicable disease investigations and outbreak control
Food safety course training
Community planning
Sewage disposal systems planning
Housing standards/quality inspection and control
Infection prevention and control (IPAC)
Emergency contingency planning and implementation
Noise control and air quality monitoring
Health and safety at work inspection and control
Water protection and testing
Environmental sampling, analysis, and results interpretation
Community care facility licensing
Quality improvement


== Employment ==
EHOs are employed by local, state, or federal health departments, private sectors, military, and third-sector agencies like charities and NGOs.

Local Authorities: Enforcing health regulations at local councils.
Government Agencies: Working in agencies like CDC's NCEH or EPA.
Public Health Organizations: Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Private Consulting Firms: Specializing in environmental health and safety services.
Private Sector and Healthcare: Roles in public health, healthcare, occupational safety, and more.
Occupational Health and Safety: Ensuring worker safety in both public and private sectors.
Environmental Protection and Sustainability: Addressing issues related to climate change and sustainability.
An EHO investigates health hazards in many settings and will take action to mitigate or eliminate hazards. Depending on the jurisdiction, EHOs may have broad job duties, including inspecting swimming pools, substandard housing conditions, shelters, public schools, daycares, nursing homes, conveyances (e.g., cruise ships, ferries, airplanes, trains), and personal service establishments (e.g., tattoo parlors, tanning salons, beauty salons, laser hair removal facilities, barbershops).
EHOs may also permit and inspect wells, private water systems, and individual subsurface sewage disposal (septic) systems. Other tasks include campground inspections, special events inspections, waste management inspections, petting zoo inspections, correctional facility inspections, mobile home park inspections, and homeless encampment inspections. 
Some EHOs are trained in communicable disease control and prevention. During a disease outbreak they may investigate and recommend/apply interventions to stop the spread of disease. They may also be trained in noncommunicable disease (NCD) prevention and control. They can work to prevent NCDs and control risk factors. EHOs also may play a vital role in community projects such as those concerning health promotion, health equity, tobacco use reduction, healthy built environments/healthy communities, food security, and emergency preparedness.
They may also respond to complaints such as animal bites (rabies control), garbage complaints, noise complaints, odour complaints, or sewage overflows. Depending on their educational background and training, they can provide information and referrals concerning lead, radon, mould, and emerging diseases (e.g., West Nile virus, avian influenza, COVID-19). The field also overlaps with hazardous materials (hazmat), and many hazmat responders are licensed environmental health practitioners or registered environmental health specialists.
During a public health emergency, such as a pandemic, they may take on crucial emergency response roles, provide public education and advice, enforce public health orders, and take necessary actions to protect public health. Likewise, they respond to other emergencies such as natural disasters by undertaking roles outlined in emergency response plans.


== Related roles ==
Related roles include environmental health scientists, policymakers, safety inspectors, and others.
The common identifier of environmental health personnel is that they are responsible for the identification, evaluation, and management of risks to human health from factors in the environment, whether on behalf of government agencies or private sector organizations.


== Working conditions ==
Environmental Health Officers (EHOs), also known as Public Health Inspectors, have working conditions characterized by a variety of factors:

Work environment: EHOs typically operate in diverse settings, including government agencies, private companies, and non-profit organizations. Their role often entails visiting various locations, such as restaurants, public facilities, and industrial sites, to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
Schedule: The work schedule of EHOs can be variable. While some may adhere to regular business hours, others might work evenings, weekends, or be on-call for responding to public health emergencies.
Physical demands: The job can be physically demanding, requiring EHOs to spend long periods on their feet and sometimes work under challenging conditions. Handling and testing samples is also part of their duties, necessitating manual dexterity and strict adherence to safety protocols.
Mental and emotional demands: EHOs face the challenge of keeping up-to-date with complex regulatory frameworks and public health guidelines. Dealing with non-compliant operators or handling public health emergenci

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  Title: International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement (similarity: 0.5743)
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  Extract: The International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement (INECE) is a global network of environmental compliance and enforcement practitioners dedicated to raising awareness of compliance and enforcement across the regulatory cycle; developing networks for enforcement cooperation; and 

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  Extract: A home inspection is a limited, non-invasive examination of the condition of a home, often in connection with the sale of that home. Home inspections are usually conducted by a home inspector who has the training and certifications to perform such inspections. The inspector prepares and delivers to 

  Title: Clarkson's Farm (similarity: 0.1600)
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  QID: Q107233698
  Extract: Clarkson's Farm is a British television documentary series about Jeremy Clarkson and his farm in the Cotswolds. The series documents Clarkson's attempts at running a 1,000-acre (400 ha) farm near Chipping Norton in West Oxfordshire. Described by Clarkson as "genuine reality television", the series h

  Title: Office of inspector general (United States) (similarity: 0.3590)
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  Extract: In the United States, an office of inspector general (OIG) is a generic term for the oversight division of a federal, state, or local government agency aimed at preventing inefficient or unlawful operations within their parent agency. Such offices are attached to many federal executive departments, 

  Title: United States Postal Inspection Service (similarity: 0.4054)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Postal_Inspection_Service
  QID: Q2495411
  Extract: The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is the federal law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service. It supports and protects the United States Postal Service, its employees, infrastructure, and customers by enforcing the laws that defend the United States' mail system from il

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Environmental Compliance Inspectors ensure organizations adhere to federal, state, and local environmental regulations by investigating pollution sources, conducting site inspections, and enforcing compliance measures. They serve as the frontline enforcement mechanism for environmental protection laws, combining technical knowledge of environmental science with regulatory expertise. These professionals protect public health and environmental quality through systematic monitoring, investigation, and documentation of environmental violations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Environmental Compliance Inspectors spend their days evaluating facilities for compliance with environmental standards, reviewing permits and applications, and investigating suspected violations or citizen complaints. They conduct field inspections at industrial sites, waste facilities, and other regulated locations, collecting samples and documenting conditions with detailed written reports. When violations are discovered, they issue notices of violation, coordinate with legal teams on enforcement actions, and follow up to ensure corrective measures are implemented. Much of their work involves computer-based documentation using databases and reporting systems, preparing regulatory compliance reports, and communicating findings to facility managers, government officials, and the public.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as Environmental Compliance Inspectors possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with high problem sensitivity and deductive reasoning skills essential for identifying violations and determining appropriate enforcement actions. They demonstrate excellent communication skills, as they must explain complex regulations to diverse audiences and document findings clearly in written reports. These professionals thrive on detail-oriented work requiring methodical evaluation of technical information, yet remain flexible enough to adapt their approach based on varying site conditions and regulatory requirements. A commitment to environmental protection and public health, combined with the ability to work independently while maintaining diplomatic relationships with regulated entities, characterizes successful inspectors.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Environmental Compliance Inspectors enter the field with a bachelor's degree, which represents 75% of workers according to education distribution data, typically in environmental science, chemistry, biology, or related fields. Entry-level positions often require knowledge of environmental regulations, chemistry, and computer systems for data management and reporting. Some positions accept associate's degrees (15%) combined with relevant experience in environmental monitoring or regulatory work, while a smaller percentage (10%) enter with high school education plus specialized training in environmental compliance.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Environmental Compliance Inspectors can advance to senior inspector roles, compliance managers, or regulatory affairs specialists within government agencies or private organizations. Career progression often leads to supervisory positions overseeing inspection teams, policy development roles in regulatory agencies, or specialized positions such as environmental engineers or environmental scientists. Some inspectors transition to consulting roles, helping organizations achieve compliance, or move into legal careers focusing on environmental law and enforcement.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Environmental Compliance Inspectors earn a median annual wage of $80,730 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with employment totaling 417,070 positions nationwide. The wage range spans from $48,220 at the 10th percentile to $133,720 at the 90th percentile, reflecting significant earning potential for experienced professionals. Geographic variation is notable, with the District of Columbia offering the highest median wages at $111,030 compared to Puerto Rico at $48,950, representing a 2.27x ratio. Government employment dominates the field with 142,880 positions in federal, state, and local agencies, followed by finance and insurance (46,460) and professional services (41,520), indicating strong public sector demand driven by environmental regulatory requirements.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Environmental Compliance Inspectors face low automation risk due to their core work activities requiring human judgment, interpersonal communication, and complex problem-solving in varied field environments. While technology tools like database systems and digital documentation improve efficiency, the fundamental tasks of evaluating compliance with standards, investigating violations, and communicating with stakeholders require human expertise that cannot be easily automated. The increasing complexity of environmental regulations and growing emphasis on environmental protection suggest continued demand for skilled human inspectors.

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  [task_similarity] Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both conduct compliance inspections, investigate violations, and ensure adherence to safety and health regulations in workplace environments.
    data: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.7)
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge (imp:3.0)
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  [skill_overlap] Regulatory Affairs Specialists (13-1041.07) — confidence:high
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    data: Environmental protection focus
  [career_pathway] Compliance Managers (11-9199.02) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Environmental Compliance Inspectors often advance to management roles overseeing compliance programs and teams of inspectors.
    data: Job Zone 4 preparation level
    data: Management potential from inspection experience
    data: Compliance coordination activities

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