Environmental Enforcement Officer

WMJobs; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as an Environmental Enforcement Officer. Your role will involve swift action on environmental concerns, leading prosecutions for violations, and supervising a dedicated response team. This position offers a chance to ensure community safety and uphold environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience required.
• Experience in enforcement related to environmental health.
• Knowledge of evidential requirements for enforcement action.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents of environmental concern and make decisions on actions.
• Lead prosecution actions against breaches of legislation.
• Supervise the Environmental Rapid Response Team.

Skills

Enforcement Action

Staff Management

Environmental Health Knowledge

Education

Relevant Qualification

Job description

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council,

We are looking for an Environmental Enforcement Officer.

Job Summary:

• To be part of the Environmental Enforcement Team responding rapidly to incidents of environmental concern reported by elected members, senior managers and members of the public, making decisions on an appropriate course of action to resolve the situation which may include taking enforcement actions, such as the issuing of fixed penalty notices.
• To lead on the implementation of any prosecution action required to be taken against any person or business where evidence exists that demonstrates a breach of appropriate legislation or regulations.
• To manage and supervise the Environmental Rapid Response Team.
• To work in partnership with other teams within Public Protection & Community Safety to provide a consistent approach to enforcement activity.
  
  
  

Essential Requirements:-

• A relevant qualification plus 2 years relevant post qualification experience
• Experience of taking enforcement action in relation to environmental health related issues.
• Experience of supervising and managing staff.
• Knowledge of evidential requirements when pursuing enforcement and prosecution action.
• Experience of preparing and presenting case files for enforcement and prosecution action to be taken. Hours
  
  
  

Hours:-

37 hours per week

For an informal discussion, please contact Alasdair Morrison on 07969 254654 or Email [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: [e-mail]

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours

To apply please download the application and return to: [e-mail]

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/council/story

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