Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and responsibilities: Some duties of an environmental health specialist are may assist in staff training, coordinates and participates with work groups and technical committees at the state, local and national level, and may be required to perform the functions of the lower level class in this series.

Salary: $37,300 to $57,551 per year

Education: most positions for environmental health specialists require at least a bachelor's degree. Significant coursework in chemistry, biology, public health, physical sciences, as well as environmental engineering is usually needed as well. Those who want to work for the government have to complete a certification course administration by the appropriate local state, or federal agency.

Demand for this profession: 11% faster

Reflection: I would like to be one because i can explore new things. Also because it helps by doing my job and helping.