Environmental Protection Officer

To provide relevant assistance with statutory enforcement, technical, advisory and other general duties in connection with environmental protection and public health functions of the council.

To carry out investigations and to be responsive to customer demands in connection with complaints of potential statutory nuisances as defined by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (e.g. noise, smoke, accumulations, keeping of animals), defective drainage systems and vermin.

Undertake duties in order to allow fulfilment of the Council’s statutory requirements regarding Air Quality.

Respond to requests for environmental land searches / enquiries.

Produce and update permits of processes under Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999, undertaking all duties associated with such and in the inspection and enforcement of those processes.

Investigate the potential for contaminated land, utilising enforcement powers for remediation as appropriate.

Respond to planning application consultations, with particular reference to issues of contaminated land, noise and air quality.

Assume responsibility for the storage, maintenance and usage of equipment used in relation to the above work.

Carry out administrative duties associated with the above work, including Information Technology development and record keeping .

Represent the Council at meetings, to include contact with Senior Officers of other local authorities and external organisations.

Assist in the training and development of departmental staff.

You will have a good, overall standard of education including a level 5 qualification. A HND/Degree preferably in an environmental science related subject, or 2 years equivalent experience.

Demonstrable experience in undertaking detailed inspections and surveys.

Demonstrable experience of using different ICT systems, especially Microsoft Office.

Demonstrable evidence of;

• negotiation skills, to enable the post holder to achieve the best resolution for all parties when non-compliance is found
• problem solving skills.
• ability to interact with customers, partners and members with tact, sensitivity and confidentiality and knowledge of the principles of good customer service.

You will demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.

You will comply with the Council’s policies and procedures including (but not limited to) safeguarding, financial regulations, promotion of equalities, customer care, agreed audit actions and health and safety (ensuring that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons).

You will be willing to carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.

We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country.

Our priorities are:

• helping people live active fulfilled lives
• caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
• enabling a thriving and successful economy
• leading on a green and sustainable environment
• ensuring our communities are connected do they can shape their lives and where they live
• providing modern public services

We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.

We offer:

• a competitive salary
• a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
• opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
• generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
• agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.