Environmental Health Officer (Public Sector) (BBBH15202CH) Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
Salary: GBP39000 - GBP40000 per annum
Environmental Health Officer (Public Sector)
VANRATH is excited to support a well-established client within the local authority. This is initially a 3 month assignment with possible extension.
Responsibilities
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, to include interpreting and analysing results to ensure appropriate action is taken, including any enforcement action as necessary.
* Assess and make comment on Planning and Building Control applications and consultations to include, providing professional/technical advice and guidance in respect of such consultations on the proposed design and layout of facilities and potential adverse environmental impacts.
* Assist Head of Service and/or SEHO in the preparation and submission of funding applications and monitoring returns in respect of special projects undertaken within the functional area remit.
* Liaise and engage with all stakeholders, elected members, contractors and other departments, user groups, voluntary and statutory agencies in order to promote areas of responsibility, meet service needs and ensure statutory regulations are complied with.
Ideal Candidate
* Qualified Environmental Health Officer holding a Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Officers’ Registration Board or an equivalent qualification such as a Diploma in Environmental Health awarded by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
* Full, current driving licence enabling them to drive in Northern Ireland and access to a vehicle for official business.
* Good standard of literacy and written communication skills with the ability to produce reports and communicate effectively, particularly with members of the public and business owners.
* Good understanding of environmental health issues.
Remuneration
Circa £39,000 plus pension, holiday pay and discount benefits.
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