Environmental
Health Officer (Scale PO2)
Temp Contract
Lisburn
KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The
provision of an efficient, effective, economical and equitable Environmental
Health Service to fulfil the Council’s statutory duties regarding the
enforcement and administration of Environmental Health and allied legislation.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The
following duties are typical for this role. The post holder may be required to
perform additional or different duties reasonably assigned by the Head of
Service or Environmental Health Manager from those set forth below to address
business needs and changing business practices.
The post holder may be required to work in any of the sections within
the Environmental Health Service.
1.
To
carry out the full range of enforcement, investigative, educational,
promotional, consultative and advisory duties associated with the
responsibilities of the Environmental Services Department in accordance with
any departmental work programmes which exist as required by the Environmental
Health Managers.
2. To act in the absence of the
Environmental Health Manager as necessary and to deputise as directed.
3. To provide information and assistance to
members of the public, elected representatives and various statutory and
non-statutory bodies. Participate in partnerships at a local and regional level
aimed at tackling health inequalities and improving health and well-being
within the community.
4. In conjunction with the EHM determine
the most appropriate course of legal or non-statutory action in line with the
enforcement policy and to make recommendations as necessary. Prepare and serve
legal notices, present prosecution cases and attend Court/other hearings/public
enquiries/appeals as required.
5. Develop guidance and written procedures
to achieve continuous improvement in the quality of service. Contribute to the
delivery of the unit business plan, and assist in the preparation of reports
and recommendations for presentation to Council.
6. Prioritise daily work demands to ensure
that all relevant agreed targets are achieved to ensure that a quality,
customer focused environmental health service is delivered. To carry out duties
outside normal working hours as are necessary for the satisfactory efficient
delivery of the Environmental Health Service, in accordance with an agreed
policy on Lone Working.
7. To deal with hostile and confrontational
situations, including the diffusion of same on a professional basis using a
range of communication skills.
8. To undertake such training as required
(including essential CPD training) in order to maintain up-to-date knowledge of
professional, technical and legislative development across the range of
Environmental Health disciplines as well as in relation to departmental and
Council wide policies and procedures. To participate in the training of
existing staff, new staff, BSc (Environmental Health) degree students and other
persons assigned for training or work experience.
9. Ensure compliance with Council policies
and procedures and operate within the highest standard of management and
personal behaviour which reflect the core value and behaviour of the Council.
10. Ensure the provision of high standards
of customer care across all the services provided by the Service Unit and
communicate in a way which enhances and promotes the public image and overall
reputation of the Council.
11. Promote equality of opportunity and
access in service delivery and in the employment of staff through the
mainstreaming of equality within the Council.
Note:
The post holder should
be aware that the responsibilities and functional areas of the post may be
subject to change as a result of organisational change. The Council therefore reserves the right to
change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of functional
responsibilities. The post holder will
be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements
of the organisation.
1.1 – A third level qualification (for example, an HNC, HND,
NVQ Level 4, Degree) or equivalent in Environmental Health.
1.2 –Membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental
Health.
1.3 – Six months’ relevant experience in a field directly
related to Environmental Health.
Knowledge:
·
The
ability to make effective use of I.T. systems and software packages.
·
An
awareness of political sensitivities and the ability to maintain an unbiased
approach and a positive public relations image.
General:
·
1.4 – It is essential that applicants hold a full (i.e. not
provisional) and current UK driving licence and access to a car or * have
access to a means of transport which would enable the applicant to carry out
the duties of the post. *·
·
*Applies
only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination
Act.
Desirable:
·
1.5 – Two years’ relevant experience in a field directly
related to Environmental Health.
Other Information:
Location: Lisburn
Hours: 37 per week
Hourly Rate of pay: £20.31
per hour plus accrued holiday pay
Start Date. 29 September
to 29 December 2024 (possible extension to the contract)
Closing Date: 27 September
at 3.00 pm
To Apply: If you
would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link
provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to
discuss this position, please contact our office to speak to one of our consultants.
We are an equal
opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified
persons.