Environmental Health Specialist 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Sanitarian, or environmental health enforce governmental regulation and advice and educate clients. They also improve water and sanitation facilities and are involved improving the quality of community environments. They often:

·      Collect and analyze samples

·      Screen samples for possible health hazards

·      Design, or analyze sanitation

·      Oversee disposal of infectious wastes

·      Develop and manage prevention and education programs

·      Evaluate and identify health hazards and ensure compliance with regulation

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 fileds.