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Johnson County Department of Health and Environment is looking for a qualified candidates to fill the position of Environmental Health Specialist. This position is located at 11811 S Sunset Drive Suite 2700 Olathe KS 66061. The positions provide competitive benefits including health insurance wellness programs and discounts retirement programs and various other discount programs.
First review of applications will begin on September 9 2026.
Job Responsibilities
Solid Waste Compliance & Enforcement: Supports compliance with and enforcement of the Countys Solid Waste Code and applicable federal and state regulations. Investigates complaints and potential violations conducts inspections documents findings resolves compliance concerns and provides guidance on complex cases.
Permitting & Hauler Oversight: Manages permitting and compliance activities for residential solid waste haulers including reviewing applications conducting inspections investigating complaints maintaining records and addressing non-compliance.
Waste Assistance & Green Business Program: Manages the Countys Waste Assistance/Green Business Program and works with businesses schools and nonprofit organizations to establish sustainability goals related to recycling waste reduction energy efficiency water conservation transportation and other environmental practices. Maintains program certifications metrics reports and budget.
Solid Waste Planning: Supports annual and five-year Solid Waste Management Plan updates and provides administrative support to the Solid Waste Management Committee. Participates in internal and external committees and regional initiatives related to solid waste and sustainability.
Technical Assistance & Public Outreach: Provides information and technical assistance to residents businesses property owners developers other County agencies and partner jurisdictions. Prepares technical reports and correspondence and supports public meetings trainings presentations media campaigns and other education and outreach efforts.
Environmental Records & Emergency Response: Prepares environmental records for KORA requests involving hazardous material spills illegal dumping and other environmental concerns. May respond to emergency incidents and hazardous spills assist with investigations and support environmental compliance activities.
Professional & Program Support: Maintains knowledge of emerging solid waste technologies regulations and best practices through training professional organizations and industry resources. Provides additional program support as needed.
General Expectations
This position provides services supported through public funding. Duties schedules shift assignments and work locations may change based on business needs. Regular reliable predictable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.
High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of relevant environmental recycling waste management compliance or related experience are required.
An Associates or Bachelors degree in Natural Sciences or a related field and five (5) to eight (8) years of relevant environmental recycling waste management compliance or related experience are preferred.
SWANA (or equivalent) Certified Landfill Operator certification and 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification are preferred.
A valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record is required.
Experience may be substituted for education.
Education may be substituted for experience.
This position requires successful completion of a post-offer TB test.
Required Experience:
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