Environmental Protection Officer
Sharper Consulting Services is working with o
ur client in Hertfordshire
in
seeking a proactive and experienced
Environmental Protection Officer to join their team on a temporary basis.
This role offers the opportunity to support a busy and varied caseload, ensuring effective enforcement and compliance with key environmental health legislation.
£35 - £40 per hour
3 months
initially (with the possibility of extension)
Hours: full time (
3 days per week on-site
)
Duties
Manage and prioritise a varied workload within the Environmental Protection Team.
Collect, collate, and secure evidence relating to:Noise and other statutory nuisance,Filthy & verminous / severely hoarded premises,Rubbish and accumulations,Dark smoke and trade waste bonfires,Defective drainage
Enforce a wide range of legislation, including but not limited to:Environmental Protection Act 1990,Public Health Act 1936,Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949,Clean Air Act 1993,Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014,Building Act 1984
Serve legal notices, undertake works in default, obtain warrants, and support prosecutions.
Provide support to Environmental Health Officers on complex or high-risk investigations.
Use Microsoft Office applications to produce accurate records and reports (experience of Assure software is desirable but not essential).
Person Specification
Proven experience managing statutory nuisance and public health casework.
Strong knowledge and practical enforcement experience across relevant legislation.
Demonstrable experience serving legal notices, conducting works in default, and preparing cases for court.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a high-pressure environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a suitably insured vehicle.
Flexibility to undertake occasional monitoring visits outside of normal office hours.
Prior local authority experience in an Environmental Protection setting.
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