Environmental Health Specialist

Environmental Health Specialist

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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 infectious 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 Master’s Degree in these, or related fields.

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I do not believe that I would like to be a Environmental Health Specialist because I would not enjoy being in a profession in the environment.