Also called: Erosion Control Inspector
Makes sure construction sites and businesses don't let mud and pollution wash into storm drains.
You walk a construction site after a rainstorm, check silt fences and drain covers, and write up violations.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma or associate degree plus certification (CESSWI/CPESC).
Ways in: Certification, 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Environmental Science.
Growing about average. Steady demand.
Medium risk for 10 years. Drones and satellite images flag problems, but site visits and enforcement need inspectors.
Classes: Environmental science, Earth science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-4011.
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