Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Ø Collect and analyze samples.

Ø Screen sample for possible health hazards.

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

Ø Oversee disposal of infectious wastes.

Ø Develop and manage prevention and education programs.

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

Average salary:  $25,000-$50,000

Education Requirements:

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

A career as a sanitarian or environmental health specialists requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in environmental health or environmental health or environmental engineering. Many jobs require certification and/or a Master’s degree in these, or related fields.

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