Environmental Health Specialist

Environmental Health Specialists

Duties and Responsibilities:
	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 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, especially in mathematics and science, during high school.  A career as a 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.  I do not think that I would like to be an Environmental Health Specialist because I am not very good with helping out the community to be clean and germ free. I am good to help my family out with that but an entire city I do not think I would be good with that. CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!