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timely and effi cient movement of trains according to
train orders and schedules. Order supplies and equip-
ment and issue them to personnel.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 03. Arts and Com-
munication. Work Group: 03.10. Communications
Te c h n o l o g y. Other Jobs in " is Work Group: Air
Tr a ffi c Controllers; Airfi eld Operations Specialists;
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers; Telephone
Operators.
Skills: Operations Analysis; Service Orientation;
Systems Evaluation; Management of Personnel
Resources; Troubleshooting; Systems Analysis; Judg-
ment and Decision Making; Critical # inking.
Education and Training Program: Logistics and
Materials Management. Related Knowledge/
Courses: Tr a n spor t at ion; Cler ic a l Pr ac t ic e s; Publ ic
Safety and Security; Communications and Media.
Work Env ironment : Indoors; noisy; sitting; using
hands on objects, tools, or controls; repetitive
motions.Environmental Compliance Inspectors
! Personality Code: CIR! Education/Training Required: Long-term
on-the-job training
! Annual Earnings: $48,400
! Beginning Wage: $28,980
! Earnings Growth Potential: High
! Growth: 4.9%
! Annual Job Openings: 15,841
! Self-Employed: 0.4%
! Part-Time: 5.0%
! e job openings listed here are shared with Coroners,
with Equal Opportunity Representatives and Offi cers,
with Government Property Inspectors and Investigators,
and with Licensing Examiners and Inspectors.Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to
protect the public and environment and ensure
conformance with federal, state, and local regula-
tions and ordinances. Determine the nature of code
violations and actions to be taken, and issue writ-
ten notices of violation; participate in enforcement
hearings as necessary. Examine permits, licenses,
applications, and records to ensure compliance with
licensing requirements. Prepare, organize, and main-
tain inspection records. Interview individuals to
determine the nature of suspected violations and to
obtain evidence of violations. Prepare written, oral,
tabular, and graphic reports summarizing require-
ments and regulations, including enforcement and
chain of custody documentation. Monitor follow-
up actions in cases where violations were found, and
review compliance monitoring reports. Investigate
complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal
dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or
labeling laws. Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment,
and disposal facilities and systems for conformance
to federal, state, or local regulations. Inform indi-
viduals and groups of pollution control regulations
and inspection fi ndings, and explain how problems
can be corrected. Determine sampling locations and
methods, and collect water or wastewater samples for
analysis, preserving samples with appropriate con-
tainers and preservation methods. Verify that haz-
ardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed
of in accordance with regulations. Research and keep
informed of pertinent information and developments
in areas such as EPA laws and regulations. Determine
which sites and violation reports to investigate, and
coordinate compliance and enforcement activities
with other government agencies. Observe and record
fi eld conditions, gathering, interpreting, and report-
ing data such as fl ow meter readings and chemical
levels. Learn and observe proper safety precautions,
rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe condi-
tions can be recognized and proper safety protocols
implemented. Evaluate label information for accuracy
and conformance to regulatory requirements. Inform
health professionals, property owners, and the pub-
lic about harmful properties and related problems of
water pollution and contaminated wastewater.