Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Is a professional class series responsible for implementing program activities related to the protection of the environment and public health safety. Make sure they are in compliance with local, state and federal regulations. The regulations are set by the government to keep citizens safe and healthy. They also review permits.

Salary: $53,372.80-$65,540.80 Annually

Education:

Degree level: Bachelor’s Degree

Degree Field: occupational safety, health or other related scientific disciplines

Certification: Voluntary Certification

Experience: Internships and other work experiences are essential for this profession

Key Skills: Attention to detail, good communication skills and problem-solving personality

Technical Skills: Professionals should have knowledge regarding the equipment needed to measure and survey the environment

Demand for this profession:

The employment of the environmental scientists and specialists is projected to grow 11 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Public interest in the hazards facing the environmental, as well as the increasing demands placed on the environmental by population growth, is expected for the environmental and specialists.

No I would not like to become a environmental specialists because its not the right job im going for.