Environmental Health Specialist-Sanitarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

Environmental health specialists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health. They may clean up polluted areas, advise policy makers, or work with industry to reduce waste. They determine data collection methods for research projects, investigations, and surveys. They provide information and guidance to government officials, businesses, and general public on possible environmental hazards and health risks.

Environmental health specialists work in offices and laboratories. Some may spend time in the field gathering data and monitoring environmental conditions firsthand. Most environmental scientists work full time. They may have to work long or irregular hours when working in the field.

Salary: Median annual wage is: $63,570

Education:

Environmental specialists must have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a science related field, such as biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, or engineering. They might also need a master’s degree or a doctoral degree. They require analytical, communication, interpersonal, problem solving skills, and self-discipline.

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Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be an environmental health specialist because it’s not a field I’m interested in.