Environmental Health Inspector
かんきょうえいせいかんしいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who measures and analyzes environmental health indicators such as air quality, water quality, and noise, and monitors and reports compliance with environmental standards.
Description
Environmental Health Inspectors work for local governments or public health centers, measuring and surveying environmental health indicators such as air quality, water quality, noise, vibration, and odors. They analyze the collected data and evaluate compliance with environmental standards. When standards are exceeded, they provide administrative guidance or corrective recommendations, contributing to the protection of public health and the improvement of living environments. They are also responsible for calibrating and maintaining measuring instruments and preparing reports, and are required to continuously learn about relevant laws, regulations, and technological developments.
Future Outlook
With rising environmental awareness and strengthening of legal regulations, demand for environmental measurement and monitoring is expected to remain stable. Introduction of IoT and data analysis technologies will further increase the need for expertise.
Personality Traits
Excellent observation skills / Good teamwork / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Field Surveys / Laboratory Work / Local Government Employment / Public Servant Contract Employee
Career Path
Environmental Health Inspector (Junior) → Senior Environmental Health Inspector → Chief Inspector → Environmental Health Technology Section Chief → Public Health Center Director
Required Skills
Data Analysis / Operation of Measuring Instruments / Report Writing / Sampling
Recommended Skills
Environmental Regulations Knowledge / Geographic Information Systems / Reading English Technical Documents / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Ability to accurately analyze and evaluate measurement data is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is important for trace analysis and instrument calibration. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical skills are important for calculations of measurement values and statistical processing. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Measurement procedures are standardized, so little new ideas are needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Environmental Measurer (Concentration Related)
- Pollution Prevention Manager (Atmosphere Type 1)
- Sanitation Manager
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