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 analyzed samples

   Screen samples for possible health hazards

   Design or manage sanitation, disposal, and water systems

   Oversee disposal of infections 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 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 relate fields.

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