Environmental Protection Officer

Randstad Construction, Property and Engineering ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £28 per hour

Overview

Environmental Protection Officer East London £28-£30 per hour To participate in the provision of the Local Authority investigation of Statutory Nuisances and associated Environmental Protection Team functions. Responsibilities: To maintain accurate, comprehensive and legible written records of complaint investigations and update these in electronic format using the Councils Uniform IDOX document management system / complaints database; To assist the Public Protection Strategic Lead and EP Team Manager to provide a comprehensive Environmental Protection service; To work with partner organisations as required achieving the Team's objectives to improve the environment and increase the detection of and resolution of problems that impact on the environment and public health; To compile reports, statements and schedules etc for the consideration of managers and to be used in legal proceedings to enforce legislation within the teams area of responsibility; To be able to complete comprehensive prosecution files, witness statements and Interviews under Caution, in line with the Department's model prosecution file; To attend court or other such tribunals as a witness for the authority in legal actions relating to the work of the team; To investigate complaints made concerning the work of the team and to prepare responses to such complaints; To recommend to Public Protection Strategic Lead or Team Manager remedial actions to address matters raised by complainants that highlight shortcomings in the initial response; To manage any assigned investigations, projects or promotions under the direction of Team Manager; To contribute to the wider objectives of the Public Protection service ensuring that performance targets are met and that customer care measures are implemented. The post holder may be required to use his/her expertise to fulfil the training needs of other staff Requirements: A sound understanding of the legal practice and procedures relating to Environmental Protection and public health. A working knowledge of the law relating to statutory nuisances. Knowledge of Environmental Protection standards Have experience of effectively using a sound level meter, analysing recorded data and its appropriate feedback Please apply with your CV and Taylor Lynch from the London office will be in touch. For a confidential chat regarding your application please contact the Public Sector Team on Still searching? Not all of our vacancies are on our website yet. We're happy to provide a tailored careers guidance service, so for the best chance of finding your ideal opportunity, get in touch with one of our specialist consultants and we will be able to support you with your job search. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.