Environmental Health Officer (Public Sector) (BBBH12544CH) Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland
Salary: GBP21.24 - GBP23.36 per hour
Responsibilities
* Food Safety
* Tobacco Control
* Health & Safety at Work
* Consumer Protection
* Public Health
* Housing
* Environmental Protection
* Planning
* Health and Well Being
* Enforcement of Byelaws
Undertake visits, inspections, investigations and initiate appropriate follow up action, including the servicing of notices and issuing of permits, licenses and approvals, as defined within their level of authorisation, in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, statutory guidance and departmental policies and procedures.
* Investigate and resolve complaints and process enquiries within the specific designated functional area of responsibility, whilst meeting timescales and performance indicators.
* Conduct sampling programmes and surveys, including interpreting and analysing results to ensure appropriate action is taken, including any enforcement action as necessary.
* Assess and provide comment on Planning and Building Control applications and consultations, offering professional/technical advice in respect of proposed design and layout of facilities and potential environmental impacts.
* Assist Head of Service and/or SEHO in the preparation and submission of funding applications and monitoring returns for special projects within the remit.
* Liaise with stakeholders, elected members, contractors and other Council departments, user groups, voluntary and statutory agencies to promote areas of responsibility, meet service needs and ensure statutory regulations are complied with.
Ideal Candidate
* Be a qualified Environmental Health Officer who holds a Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Officers’ Registration Board or holds a qualification acceptable to the Board (e.g., Diploma in Environmental Health awarded by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health or a historical equivalent).
* Possess a full, current driving licence enabling them to drive in Northern Ireland and have a car available for official business, or have access to transport to meet the requirements of the post.
* Have a good standard of literacy and written communication skills with the ability to produce reports and communicate effectively with the public and with business owners.
* Have a good understanding of environmental health issues.
Remuneration
Circa £21.24 per hour, plus pension, holiday pay and discount benefits.
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