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Exploring Environmental Compliance Careers – Resources

Exploring Environmental Compliance Careers contains links to various resources. To keep things simple, the links are available below by chapter, in the order presented in the book.

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Preface:

Works Cited:

“Environmental Scientists and Specialists : Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 Dec. 2022, www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm.

“Green Growth: Employment Projections in Environmentally Focused Occupations : Career Outlook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2022/data-on-display/green-growth.htm. Accessed 3 June 2023.

Introduction:

Provided Links:

Navigating Environmental Compliance may be purchased on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1505679729.

Chapter 1: Environmental Compliance

Provided Links:

Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov

Works Cited:

“The Basics of the Regulatory Process.” EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, 28 Sept. 2021, www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/basics-regulatory-process.

“Industry Market Research, Reports, and Statistics.” IBISWorld, www.ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/number-of-businesses/manufacturing-united-states/. Accessed 3 June 2023.

“The Origins of EPA.” EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, 19 Nov. 2018, www.epa.gov/history/origins-epa.

Ruckelshaus, William D. “EPA Policy on Oversight of Delegated Environmental Programs.” EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, 4 Apr. 1984, www.epa.gov/compliance/epa-policy-oversight-delegated-environmental-programs-1984.

Chapter 2: Regulatory Environmental Careers

Provided Links:

EPA’s Pathways Program: https://www.epa.gov/careers/opportunities-students-and-recent-graduates

EPA Benefits: https://www.epa.gov/careers/salaries-and-benefits

EPA 2023 Salary Table: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2023/GS.pdf

EPA Cost of Living Calculator: https://www.federalpay.org/gs/calculator

OCSEA (Ohio) July 2022 Pay Scale: https://das.ohio.gov/static/employee-relations/classification-compensation/Pay%20Rate%20Tables/OCSEA%20Employees/OCSEA_Effective_July_2022.pdf

EPA Salary & Benefits: https://www.epa.gov/careers/salaries-and-benefits#annual

Works Cited: None

Chapter 3: Industrial Environmental Careers

Provided Links: (see Works Cited)

Works Cited:

Endlish, Tammy L. Navigating Environmental Compliance. Firelands Publishing LLC, 2021.

“Environmental Scientists and Specialists : Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 Dec. 2022, www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm.

“Environmental Science and Protection Technicians : Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 8 Sept. 2022, www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/environmental-science-and-protection-technicians.htm.

“Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians : Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 May 2023, www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/occupational-health-and-safety-specialists-and-technicians.htm.

Chapter 4: Environmental Consulting Careers

Provided Links: (see Works Cited)

Works Cited:

“Environmental Engineers : Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 Feb. 2023, www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/environmental-engineers.htm.

“Environmental Scientists and Specialists : Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 Dec. 2022, www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm.

Chapter 5: Education and Training

Provided Links:

EHS Center: ehscenter.com

OSHA Approved Training Centers: https://www.osha.gov/training/outreach/training-providers

OSHA Campus: 360training.com

OSHA Education Center: OSHAEducationCenter.com


ACRONYM LIST & TERMINOLOGY:

GENERAL:

ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials

CFR – Code of Federal Regulations

EPA/USEPA – United States Environmental Protection Agency

FR – Federal Register

HMIS – Hazardous Materials Identification System

IBR – Incorporation by Reference

RA – Regional Administrator

SIP – State Implementation Plan

AIR:

AP-42 – EPA’s Compilation of Air Pollution Emissions Factors

BACT – Best Available Control Technology

BAT – Best Available Technology

CAA – Clean Air Act (1955, 70, 77, 80)

CAAA – Clean Air Act Amendments (1990)

CAM – Compliance Assurance Monitoring

CAT-OX – Catalytic Oxidizer

CEM(S) – Continuous Emissions Monitor(-ing System)

CI  – Compression Ignition

COM – Continuous Opacity Monitor

DC  – Dust Collector

EAC – Emissions Activity Category (Ohio)

ESP – Electrostatic Precipitator

EU – Emissions Unit (Ohio)

FEPTIO – Federally Enforceable Permit to Install and Operate

FER  – Fee Emissions Report

GACT – Generally Achievable Control Technology

HAP  – Hazardous Air Pollutant

HON  – Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing NESHAP

HVLP – High Volume, Low Pressure (a type of paint spray gun)

LAER  – Lowest Achievable Emission Rate

LDAR – Leak Detection and Repair

LPG  – Liquefied Petroleum Gas (e.g. Propane)

MACT – Maximum Achievable Control Technology

MAGLC – Maximum Acceptable Ground Level Concentration

MON – Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing NESHAP

MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheet

NAAQS – National Ambient Air Quality Standard

NESHAP – National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants

NG – Natural Gas

NNSR – Nonattainment New Source Review

NSPS – New Source Performance Standard

NSR – New Source Review

NTV – Non-Title V

O&M – Operation and Maintenance

PBR – Permit-By-Rule (Ohio)

PER – Permit Evaluation Report (Ohio)

PEMS – Predictive Emissions Monitoring System

PSD – Prevention of Significant Deterioration

PTE – Potential-to-Emit (or permanent total enclosure)

PTI – Permit-to-Install (Construction Permit)

PTIO – Permit-to-Install and Operate (Ohio)

PTO – Permit-to-Operate

PWR – Process Weight Rate

RACM – Reasonably Available Control Measures

RACT – Reasonably Available Control Technology

RATA – Relative Accuracy Test Audit

RTO – Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer

SDS – Safety Data Sheet

SI – Spark Ignition

SM – Synthetic Minor

SOB – Statement of Basis

SSMP – Startup, Shutdown and Malfunction Plan

T & C – Term and Condition

TO – Thermal Oxidizer

TLV – Threshold Limit Value

VE – Visible Emissions

WPP – Work Practice Plan (Ohio)

AIR POLLUTANTS:

CH4 – Methane

CFC – Chlorofluorocarbon

CO – Carbon monoxide

CO2 – Carbon dioxide

GHG – Greenhouse gases

HCl – Hydrochloric acid

H2S – Hydrogen sulfide

H2SO4 – Sulfuric acid

HF – Hydrogen fluoride

Hg – Mercury

Pb – Lead

NH3 – Ammonia

NMHC – Non-methane hydrocarbons

NMOC – Non-methane organic compound

NO – Nitrogen oxide

NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide

NOx – Nitrogen oxides

O3 – Ozone

OC – Organic compound

PE – Particulate emissions

PCB – Polychlorinated biphenyl

PM – Particulate Matter

PM2.5 – Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter < 2.5 microns

PM10 – Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter < 10 microns

SO2 – Sulfur dioxide

TSP – Total Suspended Particulates

VOC – Volatile Organic Compound

WATER:

CWA – Clean Water Act

QRI – Quarterly Routine Inspection

QVA – Quarterly Visual Assessment

SWPPP – Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

TDS – Total Dissolved Solids

TSS – Total Suspended Solids

RCRA:

LQG – Large Quantity Generator

MSW – Municipal Solid Waste

RCRA – Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

SQG – Small Quantity Generator

UW – Universal Waste

VSQG – Very Small Quantity Generator

SPCC:

API – American Petroleum Institute

NRC – National Response Center

SPCC – Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures

SARA:

EPCRA – Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act

EHS – Extremely Hazardous Substance

EMA – Emergency Management Agency

HC – Hazardous Chemical

LEPC – Local Emergency Planning Committee

RQ – Reportable Quantity

SARA – Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act

Safety:

OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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UNITS OF MEASURE:

BTU – British Thermal Units

dscf – dry standard cubic foot

gr – grains (7000 gr/lb)

gr/dscf – grains per dry standard cubic foot

hp – horsepower

mg/m3 – milligrams per cubic meter

M – thousand

MM – million

MMBtu – million British Thermal Units

psi – pounds per square inch

psia – pounds per square inch absolute

ppm – parts per million

ppb – parts per billion

scfm – standard cubic feet per minute

TPH – ton(s) per hour

TPY – ton(s) per year

μg/m3 – micrograms per cubic meter

VMT – vehicle miles traveled






Works Cited:

Editor, Contributing, and Michelle DeFrancesco. “Asse Encourages Veterans to Explore Safety Careers.” EHS Daily Advisor, 13 Apr. 2018, ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com/2018/02/asse-encourages-veterans-explore-safety-careers/.

Chapter 6: Deciphering Job Postings

Provided Links:

EPA Job Postings on Social Media: twitter.com/epajobs and linkedin.com/company/us-epa/jobs

EPA Pathways Program: https://www.epa.gov/careers/opportunities-students-and-recent-graduates

Ohio EPA Jobs Website: https://epa.ohio.gov/about/employment

Ohio State or County Jobs: https://careers.ohio.gov and http://ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov

State Environmental Agencies: Regulatory Agencies

US Local Air Agencies: https://cfpub.epa.gov/rblc/index.cfm?action=Agency.AgencyLinks

Green Job Sites: greenjobs.greenjobsearch.org, flexjobs.com, greenjobs.net, jobs.greenbiz.com, and @greenjobsboard on Instagram

EHS or Environmental Job Sites: ehscareers.com, terra.do, and ecojobs.com

Environmental Trade Associations: awma.org, neha.org

Works Cited: None

Chapter 7: Resume and Interview Preparation

Provided Links:

Resume Prep: Zety.com

Resume Tips: Enhancv and MyPerfectResume

Interview Tips: The Balance

Indeed’s Interview Questions: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/environmental-interview-questions

Works Cited: None

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