Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Environmental Health Specialist

                     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:

v  Collect and analyze samples.

v  Screen samples for possible health hazards.

v  Design or manage sanitation, disposal, and water systems

v  Oversee disposal of infectious wastes.

v  Develop and manage prevention and education programs.

v  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.

                                CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Question: Would you like to be an environmental health specialist? Explain.



Answer: No I would not like to be an environmental health specialist because I already want to be a marine biologist.

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