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

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

Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. Public Safety and Security -- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. Law and Government -- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Production and Processing -- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Science -- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively. Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems. Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. 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. Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Systems Analysis -- Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.