Environmental Health Officer Pollution

Dacorum Borough Council; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Dacorum is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer for a permanent position. The role focuses on nuisance complaints such as noise, smoke, and odor, alongside supporting air quality management and private water supplies. Ideal candidates possess strong customer service skills and a degree in Environmental Health or acoustics. Applicants must hold a valid UK driving license and will undergo a Basic check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Informal discussions can be held with the Lead Officer.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex nuisance complaints.
• Knowledge of local air quality management.
• Ability to manage casework and make timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Cover regulatory areas of Environmental Protection.
• Support Air Quality and Private Water Supplies.
• Deliver outstanding customer service.

Skills

Experience in delivering case management for nuisance

Excellent verbal and written communication

Negotiation and enforcement skills

Ability to explain legislative procedures

Customer service skills

Education

Environmental Health degree

Acoustics qualification

Job description

Job Description

Permanent

Ref: H2074

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Environmental Health Officer Pollution to work within our Environmental Health Team, predominately covering the regulatory areas of Environmental Protection, primarily Nuisance (Noise, Smoke, Odour, Light, Dust) but also supporting Air Quality and Private Water Supplies.

About You

You are a committed, flexible, self‑motivated, and enthusiastic team player who is looking to work in a busy, high‑profile environment and is experienced in delivering case management for nuisance. You have experience dealing with complex nuisance complaints and technical noise and nuisance aspects of planning‑application consultations and licensing. Experience with local air quality management and/or private water supplies would also be beneficial because opportunities will exist to contribute to these areas of Environmental Protection.

You can monitor and manage your own casework, make timely decisions, and deliver agreed outcomes. You have a passion for delivering outstanding customer service and possess excellent verbal and written communication. In addition, you have excellent negotiation and enforcement skills, and an ability to explain legislative procedures and requirements to a wide audience. Ideally you will have a demonstrable record of experience in the above fields; or have the right personality and drive and be willing to undertake technical training to allow you to undertake these tasks.

Ideally you will have an Environmental Health degree or an acoustics qualification to complement significant experience in this field. However, significant experience coupled with the willingness to commit to undertaking further study to achieve these is also desirable.

Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK.

A Basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions.

The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.

For an informal discussion regarding this role contact David Carr, Lead Officer (Science), Environmental Health, Environmental and Community Protection. [e-mail].