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.
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• ·       Screen samples for possible health hazards.
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• ·       Design or manage sanitation, disposal, and water systems.
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• ·       Oversee disposal of infectious wastes.
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• ·       Develop and manage prevention and education programs.
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• ·       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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