environmental health specialist

 Duties and responsibilities:Environmental Health Specialists are concerned with the environmental quality of a community and the health and safety of the workers in that community. They are responsible for enforcing local, state, and federal regulations that pertain to the sanitation of food and water, handling of hazardous and infectious wastes, and cleanliness and safety of housing and institutional environments

Salary:$55,800 Avg

Education:Individuals interested in environmental health must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. Most environmental health specialists earn a bachelor’s degree in environmental health, but some have a degree in a related field such as biological/chemical sciences or environmental engineering. Career opportunities can be greatly advanced by earning a master’s or doctoral degree in this specialty. Optional certification may be obtained through the National Environmental Health Association.