Environmental Health Officer - Lisburn, United Kingdom - Task Recruitment

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Environmental Health Officer - Temporary Contract

Location:
Lisburn, Co Antrim

Start date:
February to July 2024

KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The provision of an efficient, effective, economical and equitable Environmental Health Service to fulfil the Council's statutory duties regarding the enforcement and administration of Environmental Health and allied legislation.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are typical for this role.

The post holder may be required to perform additional or different duties reasonably assigned by the Head of Service or Environmental Health Manager from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

The post holder may be required to work in any of the sections within the Environmental Health Service.

To carry out the full range of enforcement, investigative, educational, promotional, consultative and advisory duties associated with the responsibilities of the Environmental Services Department in accordance with any departmental work programmes which exist as required by the Environmental Health Managers.
To act in the absence of the Environmental Health Manager as necessary and to deputise as directed.
To provide information and assistance to members of the public, elected representatives and various statutory and non-statutory bodies. Participate in partnerships at a local and regional level aimed at tackling health inequalities and improving health and well-being within the community.
In conjunction with the EHM determine the most appropriate course of legal or non-statutory action in line with the enforcement policy and to make recommendations as necessary. Prepare and serve legal notices, present prosecution cases and attend Court/other hearings/public enquiries/appeals as required.
Develop guidance and written procedures to achieve continuous improvement in the quality of service. Contribute to the delivery of the unit business plan, and assist in the preparation of reports and recommendations for presentation to Council.
Prioritise daily work demands to ensure that all relevant agreed targets are achieved to ensure that a quality, customer focused environmental health service is delivered. To carry out duties outside normal working hours as are necessary for the satisfactory efficient delivery of the Environmental Health Service, in accordance with an agreed policy on Lone Working.
To deal with hostile and confrontational situations, including the diffusion of same on a professional basis using a range of communication skills.
To undertake such training as required (including essential CPD training) in order to maintain up-to-date knowledge of professional, technical and legislative development across the range of Environmental Health disciplines as well as in relation to departmental and Council wide policies and procedures. To participate in the training of existing staff, new staff, BSc (Environmental Health) degree students and other persons assigned for training or work experience.
Ensure compliance with Council policies and procedures and operate within the highest standard of management and personal behaviour which reflect the core value and behaviour of the Council.
Ensure the provision of high standards of customer care across all the services provided by the Service Unit and communicate in a way which enhances and promotes the public image and overall reputation of the Council.
Promote equality of opportunity and access in service delivery and in the employment of staff through the mainstreaming of equality within the Council.

Person Specification:

Qualifications and Experience:

1.1 - A third level qualification (for example, an HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4, Degree) or equivalent in Environmental Health.

1.2 -Membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

1.3 - Six months' relevant experience in a field directly related to Environmental Health.

Knowledge:

The ability to make effective use of I.T. systems and software packages.
An awareness of political sensitivities and the ability to maintain an unbiased approach and a positive public relations image.

General:

1.4 - It is essential that applicants hold a full (i.e. not provisional) and current UK driving licence and access to a car or
- have access to a means of transport which would enable the applicant to carry out the duties of the post.

*Applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act.

Desirable Criteria:

1.5 - Two years' relevant experience in a field directly related to Environmental Health.

Location:
Lisburn

Hours: 37 per week

Salary:
£18.81 per hour plus accrued holiday pay

CLOSING DATE

Salary:
£18.81 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits: