Agricultural Environment Inspector

Person who analyzes development plans and projects for agricultural enterprises (construction of livestock buildings and installations for the storage or treatment of animal waste) in order to verify that the laws or regulations are properly applied concerning the protection of the environment in rural areas. She ensures that the location and components of buildings and facilities as well as the technologies used will protect waterways, groundwater and cultivated soils against pollution, and will prevent neighboring residents are disturbed by odors emanating from the company. She is also responsible for granting or refusing the certificate of conformity necessary to obtain the building permit.