ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Environmental health professionals are everywhere and hold a variety of job titles. Below are just a few with varied salary ranges based on averages provided by environmental health professionals. These are are ballpark estimates based on salary surveys with some EH professionals.Reviewing permits,Collecting and interpreting data,Investigating complaints,
Monitoring,Educating,Performing inspections, and Renewing or revoking licenses
SALARY:
$36,310 - $102,610
EDUCATION:
Degree Level:Bachelor's degree
Degree Field:Occupational health, safety or a comparable scientific discipline
Certification:Voluntary certification is available through professional organizations
Experience:Work experience is important, through internships or otherwise
Key Skills Good communication skills, attention to detail, problem-solving personality, knowledge of the complex equipment needed to measure the environment, physical stamina and willingness to work on call in emergency cases.
DEMAND FOR PROFESSION:
Experience-Work experience is important, through internships or otherwise
Key Skills-Good communication skills, attention to detail, problem-solving personality, knowledge of the complex equipment needed to measure the environment, physical stamina and willingness to work on call in emergency cases