National Weather Service Professional Development Series Professional Competency Unit

Description of Job Duty Competency to be Achieved

Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations.

Description of Need

NWS personnel must comply with all environmental regulations in the course of normal job duties.

Specific Job Task Skills and Knowledge

1. Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental and hazardous materials regulations. (Examples: antifreeze oil, mercury, sixers, copper sulfate, pesticides/herbicides, batteries, paint)

Instructional Components

Instructional Component 7.1: Attend the Cooperative Network Operations course at the NWS Training Center (NWSTC). Please go to the NWSTC Co-op Training, Information and Resources Page for information on this course and other co-op related materials.

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