Environmental Officer Update

Course Description:

This is a 24-hour training course designed to train the student in basic environmental crime 

investigation. This course is designed for solid waste personnel, regulatory inspectors and criminal investigators concerning illegal dumps. This course is required for individuals desiring to be licensed as an Environmental Officer by the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality. You MUST meet DEQ Qualifications BEFORE attending this course.

Hours:

24 Hours

Learning Outcomes:

• Maintain knowledge of regulations
• Update enforcement practices
• Meet continuing education requirements
• Retain licensure

Must Know:

• Attendance is mandatory for all
• Must pass both written and practical exams with 70% or better for certification to be awarded
• Daily breaks are scheduled – please bring or plan to get lunch
• Must be current employee of a municipality, city, county, regional solid waste management district, or state agency, board, or commission
• This is a certification course. To receive certification, the student must complete a comprehensive written final exam administered by the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality Licensing Division. Minimum score to obtain certification is 70%.