Sanitarian, Registered and Environmental (RPS and RPES)

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JOB DESCRIPTION: A registered sanitarian is a public health professional uniquely qualified by education in the arts and sciences, specialized training, and creditable field experience to effectively plan, organize, manage, execute, and evaluate one or more of the many diverse elements comprising the field of environmental health. The term “sanitarian” may be interpreted to mean “environmentalist,” “environmental sanitarian,” or “environmental specialist.” To ensure that food, water, and air meet governmental standards, a registered sanitarian constructs and utilizes environmental health programs. A registered sanitarian also determines and sets health and sanitation standards for schools, hospitals, parks, motels, restaurants, and other public facilities to ensure that proper controls on waste, refuse, noise, insects, and other hazardous substances and products are maintained. The majority of sanitarians are employed by various branches of the state or federal government, while a small portion are finding employment in private sectors in hospitals or other service areas, and environmental consulting.