Environmental Health Officer (Noise and Nuisance)

London Borough of Waltham Forest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking an experienced professional to develop and deliver investigative support related to noise and statutory nuisance. The role includes office work and site visits, requiring a Degree in Environmental Health and experience in noise/acoustics. Salary ranges from £42,771 to £52,194 annually with a retention bonus of £3,000.

Benefits

Retention bonus of £3,000

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• A Degree/Diploma in Environmental Health or relevant subject area is required.
• Moderate to substantial experience in noise/acoustics and statutory nuisance related to Council functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation comments on planning applications.
• Undertake investigations regarding statutory nuisance.
• Review licensing applications and grant consents.

Skills

Experience in noise/acoustics

Consultation skills

Knowledge of Environmental Protection Act 1990

Education

Degree/Diploma in Environmental Health

Job description

Overview

The purpose of this role is to develop and deliver specialist investigative support/advice for Regulatory Services in the fields of noise / acoustics and statutory nuisance. You will work closely with the team’s members, as well as with colleagues from other services, such as the ASB team, Property Licensing, Planning Enforcement and external stakeholders, as part of case investigations and other project work. The role includes both office-based work and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Review, assess and provide consultation comments on planning applications, in respect of noise.
• Undertake investigations, in relation to noise statutory nuisance, in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Council’s relevant policies and procedures.
• Review Section 61 applications and grant consents, under the Control of Pollution Act 1974.
• Review licensing applications and Temporary Event Notices and provide comments, in respect of noise.
• Act as the Council’s Environmental Protection representative at liaison / forum meetings.

Career Grade Qualification Requirements

• PO2: Applicants must hold a Degree / Diploma in Environmental Health or relevant subject area OR have moderate experience of noise / acoustics, statutory nuisance and associated Council functions, in relation to the above work areas.
• PO3: Applicants must have both the following requirements: (1) a Degree / Diploma in Environmental Health or relevant subject area; (2) relevant competencies and moderate experience of noise / acoustics, statutory nuisance and associated Council functions, in relation to the above work areas.
• PO4: Applicants must have all the following requirements: (1) a Degree / Diploma in Environmental Health or relevant subject area; (2) a specific noise qualification (e.g. MSc/Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control); (3) relevant competencies and substantial post-degree experience of noise / acoustics, statutory nuisance and associated Council functions, in relation to the above work areas; (4) satisfactory employment references; (5) satisfactory declaration of interest.

Additional Information

As a public authority, staff in public-facing roles are required to speak fluent English with confidence and accuracy for effective performance. This does not necessitate English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or tone of conversation. The council reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.

Equal Opportunity and Recruitment

Waltham Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Council is committed to equality of opportunity and to meeting its four equality objectives: promoting equality of opportunity, opposing all forms of discrimination, ensuring the workforce reflects the borough’s diverse communities, and providing fair, accessible services. We operate an anonymous shortlisting process and, for jobs graded up to and including SO2, consider internal candidates first, including those who self-identify as having a disability under the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We support flexible working where possible to accommodate personal circumstances.

Salary and Contract

• £42,771-£52,194 per year
• Permanent
• Full-time

Organisation

Job Category: Regulation and Enforcement
Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest
Salary: PO2 - PO4 £42,771 - £52,194
Retention Bonus: £3,000 “Golden Hello” payment (subject to minimum retention period)