Job Description
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
Requirements: Proven experience in conducting tree surveys Certification as an arborist In-depth knowledge of arboriculture practices and standards