3 months contract with local authority
Environmental Health Officer
- Lead investigations assessments and actions on complaints related to a specialized area for Environmental Health.
- Prepare cases for enforcement action and initiate legal proceedings providing technical evidence in court proceedings tribunals and Public Inquiries.
- Conduct inspections and enforcement work within the specialized areas.
- Investigate assess and act upon complex issues related to Environmental Protection Housing and Commercial issues determining the most appropriate course of action.
- Lead investigations assessments and actions on complaints related to a specialized area for Environmental Health.
- Prepare cases for enforcement action and instigate legal proceedings providing technical evidence in court proceedings tribunals and Public Inquiries.
- Provide advice and training for EH Technical Officers and in some cases take the lead for cases.
- Liaise effectively with the public businesses other departments and agencies.
- Work with minimal direct supervision and support the team manager.
- Support and participate in proactive initiatives to improve service standards and the quality of life for people in Bexley.
- Protect and improve health by discharging functions and duties in a specialized area within Environmental Health.
- Investigate assess and act upon complex issues related to Environmental Protection Housing and Commercial issues determining the most appropriate course of action.
- Carry out inspections and enforcement work within the specialized areas.
- Provide advice and training for EH Technical Officers and in some cases take the lead for cases.
- Report directly to the Head of Section/Deputy Director Council Members and Members of Parliament where required.
- Liaise effectively with the public businesses other departments and agencies.
- Work with minimal direct supervision and support the team manager.
- Support and participate in proactive initiatives to improve service standards and the quality of life for people in Bexley.
- Deputize for the Team Leader and make decisions on his/her behalf when required.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Relevant qualifications and experience in Environmental Health or related field.
- Strong knowledge of legislation and regulations related to Environmental Health.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
- Experience in providing technical evidence in court proceedings tribunals and Public
Requirements: Proven experience in conducting tree surveys Certification as an arborist In-depth knowledge of arboriculture practices and standards