Environmental Health Specialist

Johnson County Kansas•Olathe, KS

About The Position

The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment’s Air Quality Inspector performs inspections of regulated facilities in Johnson County under a federal contract with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). The position is a Johnson County staff role funded through a federal air quality grant, with county matching funds. Its purpose is to help ensure facilities comply with the Federal Clean Air Act and applicable Kansas air quality laws and regulations. The inspector submits quarterly reports to KDHE, investigates complaints, and works with community members, cities, municipalities, and fire departments to resolve air-quality matters. The position also supports the Environmental Health Division. It is grant-funded; if grant funding ends, the County is not obligated to continue funding the role, and the position may be eliminated. The role is based in a LEED-certified building and includes local travel and occasional travel outside Johnson County. The position remains open until filled, with the first candidate review beginning November 4, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of environmental compliance and regulation experience.
Successful completion of a post-offer TB test and background checks.
Ability to inspect air-quality facilities.
Travel up to 25% locally and 5% outside Johnson County.
May be called upon to assist other departments during a declared emergency.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
At least 5 years of Air Quality Regulatory Compliance experience.

Responsibilities

Perform duties and tasks specified in the contract with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Bureau of Air.
Follow the Federal fiscal year work plan to implement the Kansas Air Quality Act and Kansas Air Quality Regulations and document satisfactory completion of work.
Conduct compliance inspections of Class I, Class II, and True Minor facilities in Johnson County.
Submit quarterly progress reports to KDHE and coordinate regularly with KDHE Bureau of Air staff on compliance and record keeping.
Review public and business open-burning requests to determine whether they meet state exemption criteria, and coordinate with fire departments.
Investigate air-quality complaints involving emissions, dust, and odor at regulated entities, construction sites, quarries, and other sites that may affect air quality and public health under state regulations.
Assist with investigations and referrals of indoor-air complaints.
Work with the division director and accountant to ensure spending meets budget requirements.
Support the JCDHE Environmental Health Division.