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