Technical Officer
Permanent position, 37 hours per week
Public Protection's Pollution Control Team is currently seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Technical Officer. The team is based at West Hartford Community Fire Station, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3JP, within the Council's Public Health and Stronger Communities function.
The Pollution Control Team, comprising 14 officers, handles responsibilities such as noise and nuisance investigations, air quality assessments, contaminated land identification and remediation, industrial site permitting, and private water supply regulation. Reporting to a Senior Environmental Health Officer, the successful candidate will manage a varied workload, including inspections, monitoring, investigations, data analysis, and enforcement.
The ideal candidate should have substantial knowledge of pollution control and practical IT skills. An understanding of legal processes and enforcement is desirable. You should be an excellent team player, organized, and capable of handling complex routine and proactive casework. Applications from individuals seeking to develop a career in this sector, with prior experience, are also welcome.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Wendy Stephenson, Environmental Health Manager (Pollution Control), via email at wendy.stephenson@northumberland.gov.uk or telephone at 07811366330.
Requirements of the job:
* Broad knowledge of Environmental Health to Degree level or an equivalent technical qualification.
* UK Driving Licence.
We are offering:
* A salary of £34,314 - £37,938.
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* A wide range of staff benefits, including a competitive annual leave provision.
* Flexible working arrangements.
Northumberland is renowned as a visitor destination and offers an ideal work/life balance with picturesque scenery and stunning coastline.
Further information:
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and prefer an alternative application format, please see the options below. This information will be kept confidential and used solely to verify essential requirements.
Alternative application formats:
* British Sign Language: http://northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net/
* For speech difficulties or hearing loss: https://www.relayuk.bt.com/ or dial 018001 01670 623930.
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