Housing Enforcement Officer
* £38,934 - £42,324
* Full Time
* London Borough of Croydon
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To carry out inspections of private rented sector dwellings in relation to housing conditions and public health issues and to take informal and/or statutory enforcement action as appropriate. To provide advice to property owners and occupants, builders, internal colleagues and external agencies on housing and public health issues.
Closing date: 9th June at 23:59
Summary of role
• To investigate service demands relating to poor housing conditions, statutory nuisance, pest control, drainage and filthy premises in the private sector and take appropriate action as necessary to resolve the complaint.
• To act as case officer in applying for warrants to enter premises by force if necessary.
• To act under the guidance of an environmental health officer or team manager in the preparation of prosecution cases.
• To carry out site inspections relating to the identification of hazards prosecution cases.
• To carry out inspections & surveys of drainage systems, produce accurate drawings and specifications for remedial work to take necessary action, including service of legal
• To carry out duties relating to the licensing of HMOs and single family dwellings
• To deal with the demolition of buildings.
Essential Knowledge Required for this post
• Relevant qualification in environmental health, building and/or drainage (eg BTech) or experience of working in a relevant field.
• A thorough understanding and application of the wide range of legislation relating to Housing, Public Health, Drainage and Pests, including codes of practice, local and national guidance.
• Understanding of and ability to apply the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.
• Knowledge and understanding of the departmental enforcement policy.
• Understanding of Court procedures to give expert evidence for prosecutions, appeals & recovery of costs.
• Able to process & make personal Court application for warrant to enter premises, by force as necessary.
• Must be able to provide and use a car for work purposes
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Housing Enforcement Officer | Croydon Works
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