# Environmental Compliance Inspectors > Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances. - Code: 13-1041.01 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 13-1041) - Family: [Business & Financial](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-13), one of its 50 occupations - Tasks: 26 tasks (15 core and 11 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/13-1041.01 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/13-1041.01.json ## What the work is made of 1. Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation, participating in enforcement hearings, as necessary. Core task · Task 10829 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 2. Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records. Core task · Task 10831 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 3. Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws. Core task · Task 10835 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 4. Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies. Core task · Task 10841 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 5. Interview individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations. Core task · Task 10832 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 6. Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected. Core task · Task 10837 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 7. Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations. Core task · Task 10839 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 8. Learn and observe proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized and proper safety protocols implemented. Core task · Task 10843 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 9. Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports. Core task · Task 10834 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 10. Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements. Core task · Task 10830 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 11. Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation. Core task · Task 10833 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 12. Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels. Core task · Task 10842 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 13. Determine sampling locations and methods, and collect water or wastewater samples for analysis, preserving samples with appropriate containers and preservation methods. Core task · Task 10838 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 14. Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations. Core task · Task 10840 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 15. Participate in the development of spill prevention programs and hazardous waste rules and regulations, and recommend corrective actions for hazardous waste problems. Core task · Task 10850 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 16. Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations. Supplemental task · Task 10836 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 17. Analyze and implement state, federal or local requirements as necessary to maintain approved pretreatment, pollution prevention, and storm water runoff programs. Supplemental task · Task 10846 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 18. Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements. Supplemental task · Task 10844 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 19. Respond to questions and inquiries, such as those concerning service charges and capacity fees, or refer them to supervisors. Supplemental task · Task 10853 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 20. Research and perform calculations related to landscape allowances, discharge volumes, production-based and alternative limits, and wastewater strength classifications, making recommendations and completing documentation. Supplemental task · Task 10849 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 21. Perform laboratory tests on samples collected, such as analyzing the content of contaminated wastewater. Supplemental task · Task 10847 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 22. Inform health professionals, property owners, and the public about harmful properties and related problems of water pollution and contaminated wastewater. Supplemental task · Task 10845 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 23. Review and evaluate applications for registration of products containing dangerous materials, or for pollution control discharge permits. Supplemental task · Task 10848 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 24. Conduct research on hazardous waste management projects to determine the magnitude of problems and treatment or disposal alternatives and costs. Supplemental task · Task 10852 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 25. Maintain and repair materials, work sites, and equipment. Supplemental task · Task 10851 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021 26. Prepare data to calculate sewer service charges and capacity fees. 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