Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Business and Financial Operations Occupations- O*NET-SOC code
- 13-1041.01
Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Very high· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.121
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.32–0.45· 3 ISCO-08 groups
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
ILO value for each linked ISCO-08 group
- ISCO-08 3351Customs and Border Inspectors0.32
- ISCO-08 3353Government Social Benefits Officials0.45
- ISCO-08 3354Government Licensing Officials0.43
Task-level exposure
Show 7 hidden tasks26 rated tasks · 19 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (73.1%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.O*NET Task ID 10831 | 1.0 |
Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation.O*NET Task ID 10833 | 1.0 |
Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements.O*NET Task ID 10844 | 1.0 |
Respond to questions and inquiries, such as those concerning service charges and capacity fees, or refer them to supervisors.O*NET Task ID 10853 | 1.0 |
Prepare data to calculate sewer service charges and capacity fees.O*NET Task ID 20473 | 1.0 |
Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation, participating in enforcement hearings, as necessary.O*NET Task ID 10829 | 0.5 |
Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.O*NET Task ID 10830 | 0.5 |
Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports.O*NET Task ID 10834 | 0.5 |
Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws.O*NET Task ID 10835 | 0.5 |
Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected.O*NET Task ID 10837 | 0.5 |
Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations.O*NET Task ID 10840 | 0.5 |
Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies.O*NET Task ID 10841 | 0.5 |
Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels.O*NET Task ID 10842 | 0.5 |
Inform health professionals, property owners, and the public about harmful properties and related problems of water pollution and contaminated wastewater.O*NET Task ID 10845 | 0.5 |
Analyze and implement state, federal or local requirements as necessary to maintain approved pretreatment, pollution prevention, and storm water runoff programs.O*NET Task ID 10846 | 0.5 |
Review and evaluate applications for registration of products containing dangerous materials, or for pollution control discharge permits.O*NET Task ID 10848 | 0.5 |
Research and perform calculations related to landscape allowances, discharge volumes, production-based and alternative limits, and wastewater strength classifications, making recommendations and completing documentation.O*NET Task ID 10849 | 0.5 |
Participate in the development of spill prevention programs and hazardous waste rules and regulations, and recommend corrective actions for hazardous waste problems.O*NET Task ID 10850 | 0.5 |
Conduct research on hazardous waste management projects to determine the magnitude of problems and treatment or disposal alternatives and costs.O*NET Task ID 10852 | 0.5 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
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All O*NET 31.0 task statements (26)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation, participating in enforcement hearings, as necessary. | Core |
| Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements. | Core |
| Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records. | Core |
| Interview individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations. | Core |
| Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation. | Core |
| Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports. | Core |
| Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws. | Core |
| Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected. | Core |
| Determine sampling locations and methods, and collect water or wastewater samples for analysis, preserving samples with appropriate containers and preservation methods. | Core |
| Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations. | Core |
| Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations. | Core |
| Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies. | Core |
| Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels. | Core |
| Learn and observe proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized and proper safety protocols implemented. | Core |
| Participate in the development of spill prevention programs and hazardous waste rules and regulations, and recommend corrective actions for hazardous waste problems. | Core |
| Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations. | Supplemental |
| Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements. | Supplemental |
| Inform health professionals, property owners, and the public about harmful properties and related problems of water pollution and contaminated wastewater. | Supplemental |
| Analyze and implement state, federal or local requirements as necessary to maintain approved pretreatment, pollution prevention, and storm water runoff programs. | Supplemental |
| Perform laboratory tests on samples collected, such as analyzing the content of contaminated wastewater. | Supplemental |
| Review and evaluate applications for registration of products containing dangerous materials, or for pollution control discharge permits. | Supplemental |
| Research and perform calculations related to landscape allowances, discharge volumes, production-based and alternative limits, and wastewater strength classifications, making recommendations and completing documentation. | Supplemental |
| Maintain and repair materials, work sites, and equipment. | Supplemental |
| Conduct research on hazardous waste management projects to determine the magnitude of problems and treatment or disposal alternatives and costs. | Supplemental |
| Respond to questions and inquiries, such as those concerning service charges and capacity fees, or refer them to supervisors. | Supplemental |
| Prepare data to calculate sewer service charges and capacity fees. | Supplemental |
0.27/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)
E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site
Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.
| Task (O*NET 29.3) | Robot environment tier |
|---|---|
| Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws. | E0 none |
| Determine sampling locations and methods, and collect water or wastewater samples for analysis, preserving samples with appropriate containers and preservation methods. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels. | E2 structured facilities |
| Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Perform laboratory tests on samples collected, such as analyzing the content of contaminated wastewater. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Maintain and repair materials, work sites, and equipment. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
Values for the whole SOC 13-1041 group (Compliance officers), not for this O*NET occupation alone.
- Employment, 2025
- 436K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 453K
- Change (2025–35)
- +3.8%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $80,730
- Typical education needed for entry
- Bachelor's degree
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23749 | 그 외 환경공학 관련 시험원 | Related, not a match | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 3351Customs and Border Inspectors
- ISCO-08 3353Government Social Benefits Officials
- ISCO-08 3354Government Licensing Officials
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- environmental health inspectorESCO 3257.1Same scope
Environmental health inspectors carry out investigations to ensure that areas, organisations and companies comply with environmental and public health legislation. They evaluate environmental complaints, provide reports on their findings and work to prevent future hazards or noncompliance with current policies. Environmental health inspectors perform consultations to promote public health and safety.
- air pollution analystESCO 3111.2.1Overlapping, not the same
Air pollution analysts conduct field and lab tests to examine the pollution of air in different areas. They also identify sources of pollution.
- environmental programme coordinatorESCO 2133.6Overlapping, not the same
Environmental programme coordinators develop programmes for the improvement of environmental sustainability and efficiency within a organisation or institution. They inspect sites in order to monitor an organisation's or institution's compliance with environmental legislation. They also ensure education for the public on environmental concerns.
- environmental technicianESCO 3111.2Overlapping, not the same
Environmental technicians investigate sources of pollution and aid in the development of pollution prevention and environment protection plans. They take samples of soil, water or other materials and perform tests to analyse the pollution level and identify its source.
- groundwater monitoring technicianESCO 3111.2.2Overlapping, not the same
Groundwater monitoring technician monitor the environment, gathering data in the form of samples and performing tests in a laboratory or field, to investigate potential sources of pollution. They also perform maintenance tasks on the monitoring equipment.
- hazardous materials inspectorESCO 3257.4.1Overlapping, not the same
Hazardous materials inspectors inspect facilities which handle hazardous materials to ensure compliance to health and safety regulations, and hazardous materials handling legislation. They investigate violations, oversee tests of emergency and risk response plans, and consult on the improvement of the facilities' operations and procedures, as well as on hazardous materials regulations. They also advise plants on potential sources of danger to a community, and on better safety regulations.
- hazardous waste inspectorESCO 3257.4.2Overlapping, not the same
Hazardous waste inspectors inspect industrial sites to ensure they adhere to waste disposal legislation, and inspect their equipment to see if it is operational and functions according to regulations. They also aim to educate the public on hazardous substances and on hazardous waste handling regulations.
- industrial waste inspectorESCO 3257.4Overlapping, not the same
Industrial waste inspectors conduct controls in companies to ensure they comply with waste and environmental regulations. They check the documentation related to waste management, they collect samples for analysis and observe the industrial practices. They may advise or preventive or corrective actions to improve industrial waste management and disposal.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.
France classification links (ROME)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.
| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| K2313 | Technicien chargé / Technicienne chargée de la police des eaux | This occupation is broaderprovisional |
| H1312 | Inspecteur / Inspectrice de sites industriels | Overlapping, not the sameprovisional |
| H1301 | Inspecteur / Inspectrice de conformité | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| H1303 | Technicien / Technicienne en Hygiène, Sécurité, Environnement industriel (HSE) | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.
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Spain classification links (CNO-11)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 2426 | Profesionales de la protección ambiental | Related, not a match |
| 3326 | Técnicos en prevención de riesgos laborales y salud ambiental | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
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Germany classification links (KldB)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 53313 | Berufe in der Gewerbeaufsicht - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Overlapping, not the same |
| 42313 | Berufe in der Umweltschutzverwaltung und -beratung - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a match |
| 42314 | Berufe in der Umweltschutzverwaltung und -beratung - hoch komplexe Tätigkeiten | Related, not a match |
| 42323 | Gewässer-, Immissionsschutz- und Abfallbeauftragte - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
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Japan classification links (JSCO)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 159 | 他に分類されない保健医療従事者 | Related, not a match |
| 249 | 他に分類されない専門的職業従事者 | Related, not a match |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
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