Environmental Health Specialists-Sanitarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

Sanitarians, or environmental health specialists, enforce government regulations and advise and educate clients. They also involved In approving the quality of community environments. They often:

·    Collect and analyze samples.

·    Screen samples for possible health hazards.

·    Design or manage sanitation disposal, and water system.

·    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, especially in mathematics and science, during high school. A career as a sanitarian or environmental health specialist requires a minimum of a bachelors degree in environmental health or environmental engineering. Many jobs require certification and or a master’s degree in these, or related fields.