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Environmental Compliance Inspectors

General Information

Description

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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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit50.06%
  2. State and local government25.29%
  3. Federal government14.97%
  4. Private, not for profit8.11%
  5. Self-employed1.54%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Government & Public Administration

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$71,650

Military salary*

$66,332

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State-by-state Salary

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$96,570
$39,410
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 75%
  • Associate's degree 15%
  • High school 10%
  • Some college 0%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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Knowledge

  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Law and Government
  • Public Safety and Security

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.