Environmental compliance officer

Also known as

Conservation officer, environmental regulatory advisor, environmental protection officer, resource management officer, farm sustainability services specialist, asbestos auditor

AUT programmes

• Environmental Science Major - Bachelor of Science
• Public and Environmental Health Major - Bachelor of Health Science

Work environment

• Usually work regular business hours
• Usually work in offices and may travel locally and nationally
• May work in all weather and hazardous conditions
• Need to be methodical, accurate and communicate well

Typical tasks

• Enforce environmental laws
• Respond to noise and animal control complaints
• Issue trespass notices
• Advise people about sustainability and environmental issues
• Respond to environmental crises
• Develop environmental policies and plans
• Investigate and report on environmental legal matters
• Find and record evidence for court cases
• Prepare legal, compliance and financial documents
• Interview witnesses, suspects and claimants

Salary information

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Further study options

• Master of Science
• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
• Master of Public Health