PERSON SPECIFICATION

SECTION ONE
Service: Environmental Health / Post Title: Environmental Health Officer (Environmental Protection)
Grade: 31 -38 (progression beyond SCP 34 subject to CIEH Chartered Status and appropriate competencies)
Post Number:

Attributes

/ Essential / Desirable / How Identified
Relevant Experience / Recent and Relevant Experience in Environmental Protection work
Experience in working within teams and with partners to deliver services or projects
Experience of working with people at all levels including members of the public / Experience of obtaining, preparing and presenting evidence in Court / Application Form
Interview
Education and Training / Degree or equivalent in Environmental Health
Registered with EHORB to practice as a qualified Environmental Health Officer / Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control
Cerificate in Pollution Prevention and Control, or equivalent
Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement, or equivalent / Application Form
Certification
Special Knowledge and Skills / Report writing and presentation skills
Knowledge of Environmental Protection and Public Health legislation
Strong organisational skills to meet deadlines and focus on organisational priorities
Ability to appraise options available, then choose and implement most appropriate option to resolve situations – problem solving / Knowledge of Public Health issues
Specialist knowledge in one area covered by the post / Application Form
Interview
References
Additional Factors / Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to drive, and access to a car for work
Ability to deal with stressful situations and complex complaints
Commitment to equal opportunities
An ability to use computer operating systems (e.g. Microsoft Windows Office packages / Knowledge of Authority Public Protection database
Ability to use specialist software such as GIS mapping software
Ability to use noise monitoring equipment such as sound level meters, and noise recording equipment / Application Form
Interview
SECTION SEVEN
Job Description prepared by: (Manager) Date:
Approved by : (Personnel) Date:
Agreed by: (Post holder) Date: