Environmental Health Officer

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hengoed is seeking a skilled Environmental Health Officer to address complex environmental issues including noise and air quality. The role requires qualifications as an Environmental Health Officer and the ability to handle monitoring and investigations. Candidates should have a full UK driving licence and experience in Environmental Health. Benefits include a competitive salary and access to various employee schemes.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board or able to gain registration within 6 months.
• Ability to interpret data and conduct monitoring.
• Provide specialist advice on planning and licensing.

Responsibilities

• Tackle complex environmental issues such as noise and air quality.
• Conduct investigations into nuisance complaints.
• Provide monitoring and support for environmental permitting.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental permitting legislation

Experience of working in Environmental Health

Full UK Category B driving licence

Education

Qualified as an Environmental Health Officer

Job description

We are recruiting an Environmental Health Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council. This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £42,839 - £46,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our Pollution Control Team.

Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Ty Penallta
Team: Environmental Health - Pollution

Responsibilities You will be tackling complex environmental issues such as noise, air quality, contaminated land and environmental permitting. You will conduct monitoring, interpret data and investigate nuisance complaints as well as providing specialist advice on planning, licensing and land searches.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualified as an Environmental Health Officer and registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board or with gain registration within 6 months of commencing the post.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting legislation and associated guidance.
• Experience of working in Environmental Health.
• A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the county borough to attend emergency incidents and transport relevant equipment.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

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After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ceri Davies/ Maria Godfrey on 01443 811348/ 01443 811349 or email [e-mail] [e-mail].