HR Executive

3 months contract with North Yorkshire County Council

Job Summary:

We are looking for a full-time (37 hours per week), qualified Environmental Health Officer to work in the Environmental Protection section of the Council.

Duties will mainly consist of Statutory Nuisance investigations, Planning / Licensing consultations and experience of private sector housing enforcement would be an advantage, but not essential.

We are looking initially at a 3-month contract.

Sample of Key Duties/Accountabilities:

To carry out the full range of environmental health work in relation to their function.

To carry out other environmental health functions within the scope of the EHS as and when required.

To supervise the work of technical officers working on related activities.

Responsible to the Environmental Health Team Leader

Responsible for the work of Technical Officers in relation to their function.

Responsible for security of issued equipment and materials.

Responsible for accuracy of the collection, recording and storage of information.

Investigation of requests for service and deciding and implementing an appropriate course of action.

The service of notices in their own name in accordance with the Councils Schemes of Delegation and the Environmental Health Service s enforcement policies and procedures.

Recommendations to the Environmental Health and Housing Options Manager for the institution of legal proceedings. Preparation of evidence and presentation in court.

Evaluation of information received or obtained in relation to their function and deciding on appropriate courses of action.

Representing the EHS at Council meetings, working groups and relevant outside organisations in relation to the work of the EHS

Essential Experience Required:

Experiences of private sector housing enforcement would be an advantage, but not essential.

Essential Qualifications Required:

HCFPI course accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

A degree or diploma in environmental health or equivalent qualification.

The closing date for this position is ASAP.