Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute onsite support services for the entire life cycle of a hazardous materials management programs at client sites by performing chemical inventories, segregating chemicals, and shipping hazardous waste off-site
• Characterize, consolidate, pack, and ship hazardous waste for clients per RCRA and DOT regulations
• Train clients on proper chemical safety and hazardous waste management
• Perform and document environmental health and safety audits for clients in their facilities and laboratories using Triumvirate’s ADVISE program
• Develop an understanding of OSHA regulations as well as Triumvirate’s Health and Safety Practices
• Respond to chemical spill emergencies by managing the containment, clean up, and disposal of hazardous materials

Salary Annually: $49,171 - $65,936

Education

          Environmental scientists and specialists need at least a bachelor’s degree in a natural science or science-related field for most entry-level jobs.

Demand or Need for this profession

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

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why or why not?

                                  I wouldn’t want to be one because even if they seem to get paid a lot, their job is a big responsibility and a little dangerous. I would however like to be an assistant of one but not do the complete original job myself.