Environmental Health Specialist
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Environmental health specialists investigate and control environmental factors that affect public health. They work to prevent and mitigate health risks associated with environmental hazards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting inspections and investigations of environmental health hazards.
- Developing and implementing programs to control environmental risks.
- Educating the public on environmental health issues.
- Collecting and analyzing environmental samples.
- Ensuring compliance with environmental health regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, public health, or a related field (minimum).
- Certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) (often preferred).
Career Pathways
- Environmental Health Specialist
- Director of Environmental Health
- Public Health Consultant
Related Organizations and Employers
- National Environmental Health Association: NEHA
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare: Environmental Health
- American Public Health Association: APHA Environmental Health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): CDC Careers
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Careers
- World Health Organization (WHO): WHO Careers
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