Environmental Health Specialist

Duties And Responsibilities; A Registered Environmental Health Specialist administers environmental and health programs for both public and private agencies and organizations in food protection and safety, water protection, air quality, noise, industrial and land pollution, sewage disposal, hazardous and toxic substances, solid waste management, and institutional health.   In general, a Registered Environmental Health Specialist is employed by a local health agency, e.g., an individual municipal local health agency, a regional health commission, or a county health department.  Alternative, some individuals are employed by the Food and Drug Administration, the US Department of Agriculture, or private consulting companies, or private food concerns.

Salary; $51,000

Education; Environmental health and safety specialists protect the well being of the public and the environment by ensuring that environmental regulations and workplace safety standards are met. These professionals often work for the federal, state or local government and might spend work hours in locations as varied as mines or factories.

Reflection; I would like to be a Environmental Health Specialist because I would like to help public and private agencies to store water , food ect. I would like to donate it to the people that really need it.