Environmental Health Officer

Responsible to the Service Manager – Environmental Health (Commercial and EP)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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To undertake inspections of premises, business operations, construction sites and permitted processes as required by statute and/or the Authorities policies and procedures, and in line with legal requirements and other statutory/non- statutory controls so as to ensure a satisfactory resolution, including any enforcement action necessary.

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To write IPPC reports, risk rate premises.

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To review permits submitted

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To complete permit variations

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Where required, support technical officers in statutory nuisance investigations.

Qualifications and experience

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Must have a Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent)

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Must have knowledge and experience in contaminated land

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Must have knowledge and experience in planning consultations and deliver high quality responses

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Must have knowledge and experience of Local Authority air pollution control legislation and standards/guidance.

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Must have knowledge and experience of Statutory nuisance legislation and investigation processes.

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An appreciation and understanding of noise monitoring equipment and monitoring protocols/standards.

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Must have demonstrable experience in environmental protection/ pollution control and statutory nuisance

General Information

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The post holder will be required to comply with organisation’s policies and procedures.

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The Job Description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the job and will be subject review and amendment, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the changing needs of the organisation.

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Other activities commensurate with this Job Description may from time to time be undertaken by the post holder.

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The post holder must have a full UK Driving License

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