Environmental Health Officer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Bridge of Hope

Bridge of Hope

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

To provide housing advice to both landlords and tenants and to investigate cases of illegal eviction and harassment

To take both informal and formal action in respect of private sector empty properties with a view to bringing them back to use
To undertake the full range of enforcement, advising and grant aided activities of an Environmental Health Officer relating to Housing
To work as part of a team carrying out a full duties relating to enforcement of housing legislation where appropriate
The identification and scoring of hazards under the Housing health and Safety Rating system (HHSRS) plus the assessment and taking of the most appropriate course of action to remedy or reduce hazards in line with government guidance and city council policy
The mandatory licensing of higher risk houses in multiple occupancy (HMO's) city wide plus additional and selective licensing in designated areas
To investigate complaints or visit dwellings and take appropriate action in relation to statutory nuisances, public health, drainage, accumulations, filthy and verminous conditions, premises open to trespass, infestations by rodents, insects or other pest problems identified, caravan site licensing or other environmental health issues
To make house inspections, carry out assessments under HHSRS methodology and determine the most satisfactory course of action as laid down in Part 1 of the Housing Act 200
To prepare and take evidence for legal proceedings with respect to noncompliance with enforcement notices and statutory nuisance in city owned properties, including court appearances where necessary
To deal with correspondence and prepare reports for management, committee and seminars, presentations and representation of the division, department and authority