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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Environmental Compliance Inspectors. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Law and Government84
2.English Language73
3.Chemistry65
4.Public Safety and Security58
Biology58
6.Mathematics57
7.Engineering and Technology53
8.Customer and Personal Service52
9.Clerical47
10.Computers and Electronics45
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Knowledge Area Scores

Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
84
66
Register to vote in a national electionPrepare documents and title papers for the purchase of a new houseServe as a judge in a federal court
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
73
62
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Chemistry
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.
65
61
Use a common household bug sprayUse the proper concentration of chlorine to purify a water sourceDevelop a safe commercial cleaner
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.
58
53
Use a seatbeltInspect a building site for safety violationsCommand a military operation
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
58
61
Feed domestic animalsInvestigate the effects of pollution on marine plants and animalsIsolate and identify a new virus
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
57
59
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
53
49
Install a door lockDesign a more stable grocery cartPlan for the impact of weather in designing a bridge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
52
56
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
47
49
File letters alphabeticallyType 30 words per minuteOrganize a storage system for company forms
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
45
46
Operate a VCR to watch a pre-recorded training tapeUse a word processorCreate a program to scan computer disks for viruses