Environmental Officer

Exam

State exam

Education

Specific course

Experience

None

Background check

Not reported

Environmental Officers insure compliance with any state law prohibiting illegal disposal of solid wastes. A licensed Environmental Officer is empowered to inspect illegal dumps, collect evidence of open dumping and present said evidence to the prosecuting attorney or a court of competent jurisdiction where the offense was committed, and issue and serve citations for illegal dumping violations of the Act. Requirements: 1) Satisfactory completion of approved training 2) Satisfactory completion of written examination 3) Proof of employment by a municiplaity, city, county, regional solid waste management district, state agency, board or commision. 4) Required to take an oath and be sworn in by the Hearing Officer of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission. Certificaton application fee: $50.00, Renewal Fee: $25.00