EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE: / TECHNICAL OFFICER (DOMESTIC) / POST NO: / EHS002
GRADE: / SCALE 5/6
REPORTS TO: / SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER (DOMESTIC) / DATE: / JUNE 2017
DEPARTMENT: / ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Purpose:To contribute to the development and provision of a comprehensive Environmental Health Service by providing specialist advice in support of the domestic fieldwork team.

Dimensions:Air quality monitoring sites21

Number of private water supplies44

Number of service request1000

Number of noise complaints250

Principal Accountabilities

  1. To work as part of the domestic team which is responsible for the delivery of an assigned workload with particular reference to the following areas of work:-

a)Authorisation/permitting of processes under the LA-IPPC and LAPPC regimes, and Part I of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

b)The review of Planning Consultations with particular reference to their potential impact from noise, lighting, dust, odour and other aspects of environmental pollution.

c)The investigation and resolution of complaints from the public relating to matters of nuisance, public health and housing.

d)To undertake enforcement duties for the control of litter, refuse, fly tipping, graffiti, dog fouling, abandoned vehicles and other environmental issues by education, issuing of fixed penalty notices or obtaining evidence for prosecution.

  1. To contribute to specific work programmes undertaken by the Senior EHO or the team as a whole and, in particular to assist with the promotion of Environmental Health issues.
  1. To keep abreast of new legislation, techniques and ideas to maintain the quality of the service provided and the advice offered to others including team members.
  1. To participate in joint working, both internally and with outside agencies e.g. County working groups.
  1. To assist as may be required with the delivery of services normally provided by the commercial fieldwork team.
  1. To participate as required in training and exercises in support of the Council’s preparations for responding to civil emergencies within the District.
  1. To carry out such other duties of a similar nature as may be required by the Senior Environmental Health Officer (Domestic) and/or Environmental Services Manager.

Special Conditions

1.To be prepared to work outside normal working hours if required, to meet the needs of the service.

2.This is a politically restricted post.

Business Travel (Cross) Lease Car  Essential User  Casual User 

Average annual business mileage To be assessed Miles

Pre-employment Checks

Fraud and Corruption Checks DBS - Disclosure 