Environmental Health Specialist- Sanitarian

Duties and Responsibilities: Sanitarians inform the public of ways to keep clean. They also work on ways to improve water quality and community environments. Collect and analyze samples.

·        Screen samples for possible health hazards.

·        Design or manage sanitation, disposal, and water systems.

·        Oversee disposal of infectious wastes.

·        Develop and manage prevention and education programs.

·        Evaluate and identify health hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.

Salary: $25,000-$50,000

Education: If still in high school  you should take the most challenging classes in Math,  Science, and English. A bachelors degree is required with environmental health or environmental engineering. 

Reflection: I would not like to become a sanitarian because its not the salary I would like to have and the job it self does not seem interesting. I can help the community in staying clean as a side thing.