Environmental Health Officer - Glenrothes, United Kingdom - Fife Council

Fife Council

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Glenrothes, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Proposed Interview Date:
Friday 17 May 2024

Closing Date:
Monday 6 May 2024

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary:
FC8 £38, £42,686.23

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location:
Based at Fife House, Glenrothes but working across Fife

Supporting Statement

Job Details

Protective Services currently has a number of Environmental Health Officer vacancies, current opportunities include Food & Workplace Safety and Land & Air Quality.

To enforce the provisions of various statutes in assisting the Service Manager and Lead Officers in the discharge of Environmental Health functions.

Working within the Environmental Health (Food & Workplace Safety) Team or the Land & Air Quality Section of the Environmental Health (Public Protection) Team, you will be required to work on your own and with other team members, to carry out the duties and functions of the team.

You will also work with and refer to a range of other Council services and partner organisations.

The Land and Air Quality role will include responsibility for Implementing the Council's Air Quality and Contaminated Land Strategies, including project management and site investigation as well as enforcement, answering consultation requests (relating to Contaminated Land, Air Quality and Noise).
The Food & Workplace Safety role will include inspections, interventions and investigation of concerns etc. related to food law, health and safety at work, port health, communicable diseases, and licencing.

A link to the role profile is provided at the bottom of this advert. It provides more detailed information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.

The Person
If you meet the essential qualification criteria outlined below, we'd like to hear from you:

Applications from individuals due to sit their REHIS Professional Examinations in October 2024 are welcome. A temporary Trainee EHO position (£23,633 to £ 25,829 pro rata) prior to successfully passing REHIS Professional Examinations in October 2024 may be considered if applicant is successful at interview.

You should have:

Knowledge of other Environmental Health legislation.
Detailed knowledge of Enforcement Procedures as they relate to Environmental Health issues.
Ability to meet targets and work to deadlines.
Sound organisational ability.
Rational, methodical approach to problem solving.
Ability to work, and lead, effectively within a team.
Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent communicator.

Further Information
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Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
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How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
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Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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Directorate Information - Council Department information

**We are currently shaping our future workstyles however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time.