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
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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