+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | This is a standard position description for use in an environmental | | program in which the application of scientific principles and | | technical practices to the protection and optimum use of air, land | | fish and water resources as well as the management of urban | | development, leads to an improvement in the health and well-being of | | people and their environment. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Duties and Responsibilities: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Performs inspections on sewage treatment plants, water, soil etc., to | | determine compliance with environmental protection laws. Visits | | sites. Accepts permit applications from the general public relative | | to the type of business they are in. Reviews applications to | | determine accuracy and completeness. Performs the necessary steps | | required to bring application to completion. Collects water samples, | | pesticide samples etc. for the purpose of laboratory analysis. | | | | May perform scuba diving activities to test underwater reefs etc. | | | | May testify in investigative/court hearings when necessary relative | | to environmental violations. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+