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E&E INSPECTOR II
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Inspector is responsible for conducting field inspections of public and privately-owned air, water, and solid waste permitted facilities. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
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Special Job Requirements:
None
Typical Functions:
Conducts on-site inspections of municipal, industrial, and public and privately owned regulated facilities to ensure compliance with environmental laws and restrictions. Inspects pollution control devices and water treatment facilities for proper installation, operation, and condition. Reviews and verifies records required by permit or regulation, reporting procedures, and sampling and analytical techniques utilized by facility. Prepares inspection reports, including a narrative, if violations are found, and a letter to permit owners, confirming compliance/citing violations and recommending remedial action required. Collects environmental samples for laboratory analysis and takes photographs to document findings. Investigates complaints of air, water, and solid waste pollution on regulated, permitted, and non-permitted sites, determines validity of complaint, cites violations of state and/or federal laws and regulations, documents findings, and assists violator in correcting the problem; may conduct follow-up investigations. Responds to emergency situations and monitors clean-up ensuring that all efforts are made to contain and/or remove pollutants in order to eliminate or minimize environmental impact, and prepares incident report documenting findings. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Knowledge of the Real Estate License Law, Commission regulations, and state laws and procedures as they apply to the Real Estate Commission. Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and real estate. Knowledge of procedures and techniques used to prepare verbal and written reports, testimony, and responses to inquiries. Knowledge of computer functions and applications. Ability to interpret Real Estate License Law, Commission regulations, and state laws and regulations. Ability to interpret and apply accounting and real estate practices and procedures. Ability to conduct interviews, compile and analyze information, and prepare reports. Ability to prepare written and verbal responses to members of the public, real estate licensees, media contacts, and state officials and to prepare and present testimony.
Minimum Qualifications:
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, health science, mathematics, or a related field; plus one year of experience in pollution control related activities. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Required Certificates:
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