Senior Environmental Health Officer Dudley, England
Job description
As a Local Authority Recruitment specialists, we play a pivotal role in sourcing, attracting, and selecting talented individuals to join the local authority organization. Their primary responsibility is to manage the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring experience for both candidates and hiring managers. We work closely with various departments within the local authority to understand their staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
This post requires the post holder to carry out enforcement duties as required, by actioning all relevant legislation and administrating services for a wide variety of applications associated with the work of the Section in which the post holder is engaged.
Staff are asked to be flexible in their approach to their work within the Directorate and encouragement is generally given to move across the Environmental Health service areas where appropriate.
The Head of Environmental Health and Trading Standards may direct the post holder to carry out duties within other sections or work areas as necessary and require a move to another section.
The main duties of the post are fieldwork on site including appropriate visits, enforcement activities and the relevant administration relating to the enforcement activities.
- The inspection, surveying and assessment of premises, their processes and practices relevant to the Section, including specialist inspection duties relevant to the specific Section where the post is based.
Responding to complaints and enquiries relevant to the work of the Section.
Advising both the public and Council on specialist duties, enquiries and general issues of concern.
Providing specialist advice relevant to the work of the Section to all external and internal customers as directed by the Head of Environmental Health and Trading Standards or Public as detailed below
a) The issue, monitoring and enforcement of permits to industrial activities prescribed under the Pollution Prevention and Control Act and inspection of the permitted activities.
b) The Review and Assessment of Air Quality throughout the Borough.
c) The provision and maintenance of the Councils air quality monitoring programme.
d) Investigation of complaints of emissions including noise, vibration, dust, grit, fumes, gases, effluvia and odours from industrial & commercial premises.
e) Assessing proposed developments within the borough for their pollution potential and identifying appropriate means of removing or limiting the environmental impact.
f) Providing advice to the public, other council service areas and members on all environmental safety & health matters.
g) Control of domestic emissions of smoke under the provisions of the Councils Smoke Control Order.
h) Actioning issues concerning asbestos.
i) The inspection of commercial premises for which Dudley MBC are the enforcement authority regarding the enforcement of health, safety & welfare concerns.
j) The recording and investigation of notified accidents & incidents.
k) The investigation of complaints regarding working conditions at commercial premises.
l) The inspection of sports grounds in connection with spectator safety and the administration of relevant legislation.
m) The administration and enforcement of animal health and welfare provisions.
n) The inspection of premises and vehicles containing animals for the purpose of licensing and compliance with licence conditions and Codes of Practice.
o) The registration and inspection of skin piercing and similar practices
p) The carrying out of any other duties for which the Directorate is responsible that the Chief Officer Health and Well Being or Head of Service or Public Protection Manager directs
Undertake the associated duties for public health functions that may be assigned to the post holder, including undertaking work within the remit of the Rabies Contingency Plan.
Dealing with any other work which may be assigned by the Head of Environmental Health and Trading Standards or Public Protection Manager from time to time.
To attend and give evidence in Court with regard to legislation enforced by the Section, including as necessary the supervision of officers and appropriate consultants who may assist in the discharge of their responsibilities.
To attend public meetings and committee meetings of the Council as required. To be available outside normal hours and be available for emergency call out as required. To carry out enforcement duties as required by actioning all relevant legislation. This will include, when the officer is deemed competent under the authorisation procedure, to sign, where appropriate all relevant notices.
To be accountable for and promote equal opportunity, diversity and community cohesion to meet Council, Directorate and Service objectives. All employees have a responsibility not only for their own behaviour, but also for others regarding equality of opportunity. Any incident must be reported.
To participate in Performance Review and Development meetings and undertake a plan of training where necessary. Develop skills and expertise in a professional manner.
In addition to all the responsibilities listed above, all employees must be flexible in their approach and undertake other duties that are commensurate with post holder’s level, wherever they may be, to achieve the objectives of the Directorate.
To represent the Council and Directorate in a professional manner meeting the Corporate and Directorate requirements.
To comply with Directorate and Corporate policies.
If appropriate to be responsible for the recruitment and performance management of designated teams and individuals in accordance with Corporate and Directorate requirements and management style.
To comply with the council’s financial regulation and standing orders.
To actively promote Dudley’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults at a level appropriate to this role and setting.
Employees must comply with health and safety legislation and will be required to comply with the Council’s Health and Safety Policies. All employees must ensure that they take reasonable care of their own health and safety as well as the health and safety of any person that is affected by their actions.
Driving Licence will be subject to checking with the DVLA. It is a council requirement to have Business Use Car Insurance and a valid MOT certificate (For cars over 3 years old)
Mileage allowance for travel at work
Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £250.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dudley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Work Location: In person
