| 1. | Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation; participate in enforcement hearings as necessary. |
| 2. | Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements. |
| 3. | Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records. |
| 4. | Interview individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations. |
| 5. | Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation. |
| 6. | Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports. |
| 7. | Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws. |
| 8. | Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations. |
| 9. | Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected. |
| 10. | Determine sampling locations and methods, and collect water or wastewater samples for analysis, preserving samples with appropriate containers and preservation methods. |
| 11. | Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations. |
| 12. | Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations. |
| 13. | Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies. |
| 14. | Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels. |
| 15. | Learn and observe proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized and proper safety protocols implemented. |
| 16. | Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements. |
| 17. | Inform health professionals, property owners, and the public about harmful properties and related problems of water pollution and contaminated wastewater. |
| 18. | Analyze and implement state, federal or local requirements as necessary to maintain approved pretreatment, pollution prevention, and storm water runoff programs. |
| 19. | Perform laboratory tests on samples collected, such as analyzing the content of contaminated wastewater. |
| 20. | Review and evaluate applications for registration of products containing dangerous materials, or for pollution control discharge permits. |
| 21. | 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. |
| 22. | Participate in the development of spill prevention programs and hazardous waste rules and regulations, and recommend corrective actions for hazardous waste problems. |
| 23. | Maintain and repair materials, worksites, and equipment. |
| 24. | Conduct research on hazardous waste management projects in order to determine the magnitude of problems, and treatment or disposal alternatives and costs. |
| 25. | Respond to questions and inquiries, such as those concerning service charges and capacity fees, or refer them to supervisors. |