Environmental Crime Triage Investigator - 32440

Environment Agency Jobs; Worthing; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Worthing is seeking a Triage Investigator to join their Enforcement Team. You will conduct desk-based assessments of reported illegal waste sites, investigate further when necessary, and support Environmental Crime Officers. The role requires passing a Security Check vetting. Candidates should possess relationship-building skills and be dedicated to environmental compliance. The opportunity to train as a Drone Pilot is also included. This role helps enforce best practices in waste management.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass Security Check vetting requiring 5 years of UK residency.
• Experience in environmental enforcement or investigations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk-based assessments of illegal waste sites.
• Visit sites for further investigation and liaise with landowners.
• Manage data in accordance with the National Intelligence Model.
• Support Environmental Crime Officers in investigations.

Skills

Desk-based assessments

Relationship building

Basic statement taking

Evidence handling

Job description

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.

The Enforcement Team are the centre of enforcement expertise and best practice for operational staff in the Solent and South Downs Area. Officers investigate complex and significant/serious offences. We are committed to taking effective and robust enforcement action against poor performers and illegal waste activities.

You will be part of a team acting as a Triage Investigator to undertake specialist enforcement including:

• Carrying out various desk-based assessments of reported illegal waste sites to build an informed intelligence picture and determine the appropriate actions to take.
• Undertake visits where reports highlight the need for further investigation, liaise with landowners and partners over smaller scale waste operations to bring back into compliance.
• Ensure data and intelligence is managed in accordance with the National Intelligence Model. Daily use and monitoring of National Incident Reporting System and intelligence recording.
• Build effective relationships with our partners, providing clear feedback and guidance to ensure resources are used efficiently and that they have a practical understanding of our policies and procedures.
• Support the Environmental Crime Officers in investigations with basic statement taking, seizing evidence, photographic imagery (the role holder can develop further investigation skills).
• Assisting with team administrative activities e.g. evidence logging and record keeping when required.
• Opportunity to train as a Drone Pilot.

For this role you must be able to pass Security Check vetting which normally requires 5 years of UK residency, as part of our due diligence we may undertake background checks of applicants against publicly available databases, prior to interview.