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An Environmental Compliance Inspector (ECI) inspects industrial, commercial and municipal activities to ensure compliance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State Water Board, Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB,) and local regulations and ordinances.There are four ECI Grade levels and a typical career ladder:
- Grade 1 Entry Level
- Grade 2 Journey
- Grade 3 Lead
- Grade 4 Manager
Grade levels go from entry level (Grade 1) to the management level (Grade 4). Grade levels 2, 3, and 4 require a combination of experience and/or education in the vocation to qualify for the test. Since Grade 1 is an entry level test, there are no qualifications and anybody can take the test. However, Grade 1 is designed for a person with about 1 year of experience in the vocation.
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*For Acceptable Degrees for ECI Certification Application, click here.
Bachelor’s Degrees
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Agriculture
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Toxicology
- Environmental Architecture
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Environmental Law
Associate Degrees
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Microbiology
- Water / Wastewater
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
*Related degrees that are not listed may be submitted for consideration.
To request a summary of certification activities, including pass rate information and number of certification holders, please click below to submit a request.
CANDIDATE MATERIALS
This handbook contains everything you need to know to become ECI certified, including exam content, policies and procedures. Grades 1-4.
The Gap Analysis Tool is designed to help candidates identify which grade level is best suited to their current level of experience, and where they may be lacking sufficient experience. Grades 1-4.
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