We are seeking an Enforcement Officer to support the Environmental Health Business Plan by delivering customer-focused, innovative services in line with the Council's Corporate Plan.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Enforce Environmental Legislation: Enforce Dog Control Orders, investigate littering and illegal dumping, conduct patrols, and maintain records.
* Identify and report fly posting and graffiti.
* Dog Control: Handle complaints about unlicensed, stray, or dangerous dogs.
* Investigate dog attacks, collect unwanted dogs, and provide advice to dog owners.
* Smoking Legislation Compliance: Inspect smoke-free premises and report noncompliance.
* Animal Welfare: Assist Animal Welfare Officers with investigations and inspections of breeding establishments.
* Maintain animal welfare standards.
* Statutory Notices and Prosecution: Prepare and serve statutory notices, gather evidence, and present in court.
* Abandoned Vehicles: Investigate and assist in removing abandoned vehicles.
* Educational Activities: Participate in community and school educational campaigns.
* Policy and Procedure Development: Contribute to policy development and service improvement.
* Outdoor and Lone Working: Perform duties outdoors in various weather conditions with appropriate PPE.
* Council Vehicle Operation: Drive and maintain a Council vehicle per Fleet Management Policy.
* Training and Supervision: Assist in training student and new Environmental Health Officers.
* Flexible Working: Be available for duties outside normal working hours as required.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 GCSEs (including English Language Grades A-C) or equivalent, and 6 months' relevant experience including report preparation and public interaction. They should be competent in IT systems, effective communication skills, and able to work unsupervised. Knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to attend court as required is essential.
Core Competencies include Customer Focus, Service Excellence, Teamwork, Communication, Political Environment, Collaboration, Leadership, Problem Solving & Decision Making.
This role requires a full current driving licence or access to suitable transport.
Please note that this vacancy may involve lone working and outdoor duties in various weather conditions.