Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Environmental health specialists enforce government regulations and advise and educate clients.  They also improve water and sanitation facilities and they improve the quality of community environments.  Some of their duties are: 

• 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 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 or a master's Degree in these or related fields.