Environmental Compliance Inspector

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Environmental Compliance Inspector makes sure that businesses follow all federal state and local rules and standards for the environment. This job includes looking into inspecting and auditing issues with air water hazardous waste and other environmental issues. The inspector also gives advice on how to follow the rules writes detailed reports and may even make people do what they need to do to fix the problem. The best candidate has a good understanding of environmental laws strong analytical skills and the ability to talk to a wide range of people in a clear and effective way.

Main Duties:

Check industrial commercial and public buildings regularly and without warning to make sure they are following environmental rules.

Look into complaints spills and possible violations of environmental laws.

Follow the rules for collecting and analysing environmental samples (air water soil and waste).

Keep accurate records write up your findings and make detailed inspection reports.

Send out notices of violations and suggest or force people to take the right steps when necessary.

Give technical help and advice to facility operators contractors and the public about environmental rules and best practices.

Participate in enforcement actions such as making case files and giving testimony in court or administrative hearings.

Keep up with changes to laws rules and policies that affect the environment.

Work together with local state and federal agencies when needed.

Do educational outreach and training to encourage people to follow the rules about the environment.

Requirements:

A bachelors degree in a related field such as environmental science chemistry biology or environmental engineering.

It would be great if you had more than two years of experience with environmental inspections compliance or enforcing regulations.

A lot of knowledge about federal state and local environmental laws like the Clean Air Act the Clean Water Act and the RCRA.

Certification in inspecting the environment or hazardous materials (like HAZWOPER)

Pay: $28 to $42 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

Full health dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan with money from the employer

Paid time off for vacations sick days and holidays

Support for continuing education and professional development

Insurance for life and disability

Flexible hours and the chance to work from home

Program for Helping Employees (EAP)