Environmental Health Officer (Public Health & Pollution) – 3 Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

Public Health & Pollution Control

• Investigate and handle complaints related to:
  
  
  
  • Noise, odour, and artificial light nuisances
    
  
  
  • Issues at commercial and residential premises
    
  
  
  • Private drainage concerns
    
  
  
  • Filthy and verminous conditions
    
  
  
  • Waste accumulations
    
  
  
  • General public health issues
    
  
  


• Decide on suitable enforcement actions in accordance with legislation and departmental guidelines.
  


• Perform inspections and site investigations.
  


• Collect, evaluate, and present evidence to support enforcement measures.
  


• Prepare legal documents and enforcement notices as needed.
  

Planning & Licensing

• Offer Environmental Health insights on planning applications.
  


• Address Licensing consultations.
  


• Evaluate potential environmental impacts and provide recommendations.
  


• Collaborate with Planning, Licensing, and other Council departments.
  

Enforcement & Legal Proceedings

• Implement legislation pertinent to Environmental Health and Public Protection.
  


• Conduct investigations and compile evidence for legal actions.
  


• Assist in prosecutions and attend court when necessary.
  


• Ensure statutory duties are fulfilled efficiently and professionally.
  

Service Delivery

• Address service requests and complaints within set timelines.
  


• Keep precise records and manage case information.
  


• Utilize national and local databases effectively.
  


• Contribute to departmental business plans and service goals.
  


• Engage in emergency public health response activities and on-call duties as required.
  

Partnership Working

• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies.
  


• Communicate with residents, businesses, contractors, and stakeholders.
  


• Support joint efforts to enhance public health and environmental quality.
  

Essential

• Degree in Environmental Health or an equivalent recognized qualification.
  


• Registered Environmental Health Officer or eligibility for registration with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
  


• Comprehensive understanding of environmental health legislation and enforcement capabilities.
  


• Experience in investigating:
  
  
  
  • Statutory Nuisance Complaints
    
  
  
  • Noise Complaints
    
  
  
  • Public Health Issues
    
  
  
  • Pollution Control Matters
    
  
  
  • Filthy and Verminous Premises
    
  
  
  • Waste Complaints
    
  
  


• Proficiency in enforcement actions, evidence collection, and legal processes.
  


• Experience in preparing cases for prosecution and court appearances.
  


• Strong skills in report writing and case management.
  


• Ability to work independently and handle a diverse caseload.
  


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  


• Capability to travel independently for inspections and site visits.
  

Desirable

• Experience within a Local Authority Environmental Health Service.
  


• Familiarity with responding to Planning and Licensing consultations.
  


• Experience in supervising staff in the absence of managers.
  


• Additional qualifications in Environmental Health or management.
  


• Proficiency in the Welsh language.
  

What's on Offer?

• £229.30 per day (Umbrella)
  


• 3 Month Contract
  


• 1 Day Per Week Office-Based
  


• Remote Working and Site Visits for the Remainder of the Week
  


• Bi-weekly Pay
  


• Opportunity to engage in a wide range of environmental health and public protection activities.
  


• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
  


• Diverse caseload involving pollution control, public health, enforcement, planning consultations, and investigations.