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At Buckinghamshire Council, we are dedicated to ensuring a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment for all those that live, work and visit our area. Our Environmental Health teams, which are part of Regulatory Services, are committed to delivering high-quality services that meet the needs of our community. We are looking for an enthusiastic Environmental Protection Officer to join our team.
Job Responsibility
Conduct investigations, undertake informal and formal action as appropriate
Manage a personal caseload of reactive environmental protection related work to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with Council policies
Investigate requests for service related to noise and nuisance and take appropriate action in partnership with other agencies
Assess and respond to licensing and planning applications and attend relevant hearings and meetings
Provide specialist and technical input from an environmental protection perspective on large scale developments and projects taking place across the Buckinghamshire Council area
Opportunities to provide training and support to colleagues to maintain competencies in delivering regulatory interventions
Requirements
Diploma, Degree or MSc in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification and work experience
Substantial relevant experience in environmental protection, including noise and statutory nuisance
Expert knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, best practices, systems, policies, and procedures
Proven ability to conduct formal interviews, gather evidence, and deal with sensitive and contentious issues
Ability to work collaboratively with team members, other departments, and external agencies to deliver a customer-focused service
A full driving licence and the ability to work flexibly within the service's core hours and on occasions outside of normal office hours
What we offer
a fair and inclusive culture
the chance to really make a difference to those around you
health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme