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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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Advise - People (4.75)
  2. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.75)
  3. Use my intuition - Data (4.38)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.30)
  5. Listen - People (4.25)
  6. Communicate well, in person - People (4.13)
  7. Speak - People (4.02)
  8. Use my brain - Data (4.00)
  9. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (4.00)
  10. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.96)
  11. Research - Data (3.96)
  12. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.93)
  13. Control, expedite things - Things (3.93)
  14. Follow through, get things done - People (3.89)
  15. Organize, classify - Data (3.88)
  16. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.88)
  17. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.88)
  18. Interview, draw out - People (3.82)
  19. Perceive patterns - Data (3.75)
  20. Solve problems - Data (3.75)
  21. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (3.65)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.25)
  2. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  3. Speaking (3.88)
  4. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  5. Complex Problem Solving (3.75)
  6. Writing (3.62)
  7. Active Learning (3.62)
  8. Monitoring (3.62)
  9. Social Perceptiveness (3.62)
  10. Quality Control Analysis (3.62)
  11. Operation Monitoring (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.38)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.13)
  3. Oral Expression (4.13)
  4. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  7. Near Vision (4.00)
  8. Written Expression (3.88)
  9. Information Ordering (3.88)
  10. Flexibility of Closure (3.75)
  11. Perceptual Speed (3.75)
  12. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  13. Speech Recognition (3.63)
  14. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.58)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.30)
  3. Self Control (4.26)
  4. Dependability (4.18)
  5. Analytical Thinking (4.00)
  6. Stress Tolerance (3.96)
  7. Persistence (3.89)
  8. Cooperation (3.89)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.88)
  10. Initiative (3.84)
  11. Independence (3.77)
  12. Achievement/Effort (3.54)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.75)
  2. Getting Information (4.44)
  3. Documenting/Recording Information (4.32)
  4. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.30)
  5. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.02)
  6. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.96)
  7. Analyzing Data or Information (3.96)
  8. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.93)
  9. Processing Information (3.93)
  10. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.82)
  11. Interacting With Computers (3.81)
  12. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.77)
  13. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.74)
  14. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.65)
  15. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.65)
  16. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.54)
  17. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.50)
  1. Ensure Compliance With Government Regulations (4.75)
  2. Examine Documents For Completeness, Accuracy, Or Conformance To Standards (4.75)
  3. Determine If Evidence Is Sufficient To Recommend Prosecution (4.75)
  4. Inspect Facilities Or Equipment For Regulatory Compliance (4.75)
  5. Inspect Waste Disposal Or Treatment Facilities For Regulatory Compliance (4.75)
  6. Examine Permits Or Licenses To Ensure Compliance With Requirements (4.75)
  7. Inspect Products Or Systems For Regulatory Compliance (4.75)
  8. Review Laws (4.44)
  9. Gather Physical Evidence (4.44)
  10. Record Test Results, Test Procedures, Or Inspection Data (4.32)
  11. Make Presentations (4.02)
  12. Recognize Public Safety Hazards (3.96)
  13. Analyze Ecosystem Data (3.96)
  14. Conduct Field Research Or Investigative Studies (3.96)
  15. Analyze Existing Evidence Or Facts (3.96)
  16. Verify Investigative Information (3.93)
  17. Identify Laws Or Court Decisions Relevant To Pending Cases (3.93)
  18. Detect Infractions Of Rules (3.93)
  19. Compile Evidence For Court Actions (3.93)
  20. Investigate Complaints, Disturbances, Or Violations (3.93)
  21. Use Government Regulations (3.82)
  22. Use Hazardous Materials Information (3.82)
  23. Use Interviewing Procedures (3.82)
  24. Use Public Speaking Techniques (3.82)
  25. Use Hazardous Disposal Techniques (3.82)
  26. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (3.82)
  27. Use Knowledge Of Relevant Laws (3.82)
  28. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.82)
  29. Use Knowledge Of Environmental Laws And Regulations (3.82)
  30. Use Pollution Control Techniques (3.82)
  31. Issue Citation Or Warning For Violation Of Laws (3.74)
  32. Enforce Laws, Ordinances, Or Regulations (3.74)
  33. Explain Rules, Policies Or Regulations (3.65)
  34. Inspect Or Test Materials To Verify Safety Standards Or Ensure Meeting Of Specifications (3.65)
  35. Interpret Laws Or Legislation (3.65)
  36. Explain Government Laws Or Regulations (3.65)
  37. Plan Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (3.54)
  38. Approve Or Disallow Application Or License (3.50)