Environmental Health Special

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Duties and Responsibilities

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

·       Collect and analyze samples

·       Screen samples for possible health hazards

·       Design or manage sanitation disposal and  water systems

·       Oversee disposal of infectious waste

·       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 as a sanitarian or environmental health specialist requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in environmental health or Master’s Degree in these or related fields.

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