Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Environmental Health Technician, Contaminated Land and Air Quality - PKC
£37, - £40,
Pullar House, Perth
Perth & Kinross Council is looking for a motivated individual with a solution focussed ‘can do’ attitude with excellent communication skills to join their Environmental Health Team.
You will be based in Pullar House, Perth and the post will involve blended office and home working arrangements as well as ‘on site’ duties.
The successful candidate will get the opportunity to undertake a variety of contaminated land and air quality work.
You will promote and secure compliance with contaminated land/air quality standards through engagement, inspection, education, investigation and monitoring, including:
Contaminated Land
• Data entry, maintenance, and management of the contaminated land databases, including aspects of the Geographical Information System (GIS).
• Assessment of planning applications to mitigate contaminated land and environmental health impacts
• Investigation of pollution incidents/complaints associated with environmental health and contaminated land, including any enforcement action, where appropriate.
• Assist in the Council fulfilling its obligations under Part II A, and preparation of Phase 1 Environmental Risk Assessments.
• Conduct basic on site contaminated land inspections and assist in the preparation of reports based on field observations/testing.
Air Quality
• Implementation and management of the authority's local air quality monitoring programme and improvement projects.
• Assist in identifying and applying for any potential funding streams, including collating and preparing funding bids and over seeing current Air Quality projects.
• Develop, review and update an air quality reports including the Council’s web pages on air quality.
• Respond to queries (both general and specific) on air quality.
• Co-operate and consult with internal and external colleagues to secure and provide mutual support for joint air quality improvement measures.
There may also be the opportunity to be involved in the other aspects of the Environmental Health Team’s duties.
Skills & Experience Required
Candidates require to be skilled individuals who can demonstrate initiative and take responsibility for decisions to achieve desired results.
You should have administration experience and good communication and interpersonal skills.
You will have:
• Experience of contaminated land/air quality/environmental health, based on academic/vocational and/or related field experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the public, other professionals, and colleagues and in accordance with the Council's policies on equality and dignity at work.
• Understanding of, and some experience in, the use/interpretation of geographical information systems and analytical results.
You will be passionate about improving the environment which affects people’s health and will have a degree or equivalent in a relevant science-based subject, and the necessary training will be provided.
The successful candidate will have excellent organisational, time management, communication, IT and people management skills with a solution focussed ‘can do’ attitude.
You will be a team player, but also a self-starter who is able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
You will have initiative, sound judgement and a confidence to work across all levels of the organisation and be able to form effective partnerships both internally and externally.
You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you:
1. A generous annual leave package
2. 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
3. Eligibility to join our pension scheme
4. Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
5. Flexi time
6. Access to a range of benefits
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.
Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.