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. Collect and analyze samples for possible health hazards. Design or manage sanitation, disposal, and water systems. Oversee disposal of infectious wastes

Average Salary:

$25,000 - $50,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take college preparatory courses, especially in mathematics and science, during high school. Career as sanitation or environmental health specialists requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in environmental health or environmental engineering.