Public Health Enforcement Investigator

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Service Division is seeking a motivated officer to uphold environmental public health standards through investigation and enforcement work with NEA’s Central Regional Office. You will lead end-to-end investigations, issue notices, review evidence, and coordinate with the Legal Division to close cases within KPI timelines, with opportunities for field work as required.

You will report to the Manager and work with a team of officers to ensure high professional standards and robust

Qualifications

• Experience in investigation or enforcement is advantageous.
• Meticulous and analytical with the ability to review evidence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organised with strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess enforcement cases related to public health, ensuring case documents are complete and accurate before enforcement action.
• Conduct searches via government systems, issue relevant letters and Orders to premises owners and individuals, and where necessary, conduct interviews with feedback providers, premises owners, or individuals in connection with the investigation of the offences.
• Apply and issue Notices to Attend Court (NTAC), Warning Letters (WL), and Notices of Composition (NOC) via the enforcement system.
• Prepare reports for submission to the management where required, including consultation with the Legal Division (LD).
• Track and monitor enforcement cases, ensuring timely follow-up on all case actions within stipulated timeframes.
• Attend to enquiries, appeals, and feedback from members of public relating to enforcement cases and ensure cases are closed within established KPI timelines.
• Subject to operational requirements, officers may be rotated or posted to perform field work related to public health.

Skills

Public health

Investigation

Enforcement

Data analysis

Communication

Documentation

Job description

The Public Service Division is seeking a motivated officer to uphold environmental public health standards through investigation and enforcement work with NEA’s Central Regional Office. You will lead end-to-end investigations, issue notices, review evidence, and coordinate with the Legal Division to close cases within KPI timelines, with opportunities for field work as required.

You will report to the Manager and work with a team of officers to ensure high professional standards and robust