Environmental
Health Specialists
Duties and responsibilities
Some of their duties and responsibilities are
to complete work assignments as delegated by Environmental Health Supervisor or
Administrator. Assists the Health Officer, EVN Supervisor, and administrator in
formulating administrative and operational policies and procedures. Conducts
basic operational functions and procedures of Environmental Health Division,
such as: Conducting pre-plan reviews, inspections, and operations of food
establishments, public and Semi-public swimming pools and swimming areas,
tattoo parlors, and septic systems. May also Participate in mosquito control,
animal bite program, food borne illness investigations, food product tampering
investigations, food safety education, hazardous material spill management, educational activities, complaint management,
and emergency preparedness activities. Promote
the health of the community and local environment by assuring compliance with
Indiana Law, ISDH codes, regulations, rules and procedures; as well as,
Salary
The median salary was $61,700 in 2010 and
employment is expected to grow 19% from 2010 to 2020, according to the Occupational
Outlook Handbook. Your salary potential depends on education, professional
credentials, where you work and who you work for.
Education
To become an Environmental health
specialist you are required to have 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
Reflection
I would most likely wan
to become an Environmental Health specialists because it has to do with nature and the environment and it seems pretty peaceful and interesting.