Environmental Health Specialist

Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Their area lies in the activities they carry out especially in the area of organizing environmental programs. They make sure that foods are protected, the right pesticide used and sewage's are effectively disposed. That is not to say that the issue of health maintenance is the only responsibilities of the environmental health specialist.

Therefore, every health specialist should be able to have a wider knowledge with the causes of any health hazards. Ensure that every environment has a good plan that will help protect and avoid the risk of any pollution or infection. They should always be aware in the investigation and possible causes of every disabilities, diseases and other health hazards.

Average yearly salary: $45,340 and $78,980

Education: To become an environmental health specialist, the lowest of schooling is a bachelor's degree, even though the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that most employers rather have candidates with a master's degree in environmental science or another natural science. So it’s best to go for that master’s degree. Work experience, internships and/or research in environmental science are also recommended. Environmental health specialists work a lot with the people, strong communications skills, both oral and written, are likely for the job.

No I would not like to be an environmental health specialist because I’m not good with reading labels and picking out what might be bad for you. I’m not really a health person I thought I was but then ended up knowing I’m not. I am a journalist, I am a writer. I love writing and that is my speciality:P