Environmental Health Specialist-Sanitarian

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 analyze samples.

·        Screen samples for possible health hazards.

·        Design or mange sanitation, disposal, and water systems.

·        Evaluate and identify health hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.

Salary: $25,000-$50,000

Education: 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.

Do you think you would like to be one?

No because this job doesn’t interest me.

Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Environmental Health Specialists are people who are responsible for enforcing standards of health and safety within their community. They make sure all businesses are following the proper federal codes and regulations. An environmental health specialist also consults with physicians and other medical personnel about stuff which can have a big danger in their community.

Average Salary: $40,000-$90,000

Education: You are required to have a high school degree in order to be an environmental health specialist. You are also required to have a bachelors’ degree in environmental health. It is advised to have a masters or doctorate degree as it will open up more job opportunities.

Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I wouldn't want to be an Environmental Health Specialist because it doesn't interest me. This career/job seems kind of boring and repetitive.