Environmental Health Specialist

                                                Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Sanitarians, or environmental health specialists, enforce government regulations and advise and educate clients. They also improve water and sanitation facilities and are involved in improving the quality of community environments. They often:

·         Collect and analyze samples.

·         Screen samples for possible health hazards.

·         Design or manage sanitation, disposal, and water systems.

·         Oversee disposal of infections wastes.

·         Develop and manage prevention and education programs.

·         Evaluate and identify health hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.

Average Salary: $25,000 - $50,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take college preparatory courses especially in mathematics and science, during high school.

A career as a sanitarian or environmental health specialist requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in environmental health or environmental engineering. Many jobs require certification and/or a Masters Degree in these, or related fields.

I would not like to be a Environmental Health Specialist because I feel like it won't be right for me,