Core

• Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation, participating 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.
• 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.
• Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations.
• Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations.
• Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies.
• Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels.
• Learn and observe proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized and proper safety protocols implemented.
• Participate in the development of spill prevention programs and hazardous waste rules and regulations, and recommend corrective actions for hazardous waste problems.