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Environmental Enforcement Officers (or Environmental Compliance Inspectors)

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Environmental Enforcement Officers (or Environmental Compliance Inspectors)

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Work Activities of Environmental Enforcement Officers (or Environmental Compliance Inspectors)

Importance
Activity
96% 

Getting Information

  • gather physical evidence
  • review laws

84% 

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

  • recognize public safety hazards

80% 

Documenting/Recording Information

  • record test results, test procedures, or inspection data

80% 

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

  • inspect products or systems for regulatory compliance
  • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
  • inspect waste disposal or treatment facilities for regulatory compliance
  • examine permits or licenses to ensure compliance with requirements
  • ensure compliance with government regulations
  • examine documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
  • determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution

80% 

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

  • inspect or test materials to verify safety standards or ensure meeting of specifications

76% 

Analyzing Data or Information

  • conduct field research or investigative studies
  • analyze ecosystem data
  • analyze existing evidence or facts

76% 

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • detect infractions of rules

72% 

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

  • make presentations

68% 

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • use government regulations
  • use hazardous materials information
  • use interviewing procedures
  • use hazardous disposal techniques
  • use knowledge of relevant laws
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use pollution control techniques
  • use public speaking techniques
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use knowledge of environmental laws and regulations

68% 

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

    68% 

    Processing Information

    • verify investigative information
    • identify laws or court decisions relevant to pending cases
    • compile evidence for court actions
    • investigate complaints, disturbances, or violations

    64% 

    Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

    • explain rules, policies or regulations
    • interpret laws or legislation
    • explain government laws or regulations

    64% 

    Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

      64% 

      Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

      • recommend action to ensure compliance

      64% 

      Making Decisions and Solving Problems

      • approve or disallow application or license

      60% 

      Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

        52% 

        Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

        • plan scientific research or investigative studies

        52% 

        Assisting and Caring for Others

          52% 

          Performing Administrative Activities

          • maintain records, reports, or files
          • prepare safety reports
          • prepare technical reports or related documentation
          • prepare reports of inspections


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