Environmental Health Specialist (Compliance Specialist III)

The Environmental Health Specialist (Compliance Specialist III) position at Johnson County Kansas involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, particularly in Private Wastewater Treatment and Aquatics Inspection. Responsibilities include inspections, technical analyses, emergency response coordination, and public education. Candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree and four years of experience. The role offers benefits and a supportive work environment, but it is not a remote position.
About the position

The Environmental Health Specialist (Compliance Specialist III) position at Johnson County Government involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, particularly concerning Private Wastewater Treatment and Aquatics Inspection. This role is integral to maintaining public health and safety through inspections, technical analyses, and emergency response coordination. The position offers a chance to serve the community while providing excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities
• Gathers and records information on complaints, inspections, emergency calls, and requests for investigation/evaluations.
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• Enforces applicable regulatory Federal laws, codes, and regulations.
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• Provides assistance and guidance to staff members on difficult cases, suggesting possible approaches.
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• Inspects, tests, and analyzes samples and/or data.
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• Designs and conducts advanced level surveys and studies in assigned specialty area(s).
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• Coordinates work with other County, State, and Federal agencies on major projects and/or hazardous situations.
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• Performs technical analyses and evaluation of complex plans and specifications for specialty area(s).
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• Prepares technical reports and official correspondence.
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• Reviews documents and reports; provides information and assistance to the public, other county agencies, and jurisdictions.
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• Presents reports on activities at public meetings to team and supervisor.
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• Prepares reports for summons requests, subpoenas, and case histories; may testify as an expert witness at court and/or regulatory hearings.
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• Provides technical assistance and/or training and public education.
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• Oversees agency emergency response during emergency notifications; responds, coordinates, and ensures compliance during emergency incidents.
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• Assists in the investigation of assigned emergency incidents; ensures contractors are in place to act in emergency response.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Public Health, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or related field.
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• Four (4) years of related experience.
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• Certification in job specific area(s) such as certified swimming pool operator, Hazwoper, and onsite septic trainings.
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• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice-to-haves
• Master's degree in Public Health, Environmental Public Health, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or related field.

Benefits
• Employee discount
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• Health insurance
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• Retirement plan
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• Wellness program