AddressEnforcement Officer (Environmental Protection)
Fixed Term Contract/ Secondment 4 Years (FTC due to Funding)
We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate.
Grade 4 - £32,076 - £39,186 (Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review)
Working 36.5 hours per week
An interesting job opportunity has arisen within Birmingham City Council's Environmental Protection team (Environmental Health).
As one of the largest local authorities in the UK, Birmingham is a diverse and exciting place to work with excellent opportunities created by a challenging and varied workload. You will be joining a busy, friendly, and professional team with prospects to gain experience in a wide range of subject areas as well as operate in a variety of industrial, commercial and domestic settings.
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Enforcement Officer to join our Environmental Protection team. Successful candidates will be responsible for enforcing a range of environmental legislation and providing advice in line with Council policy and government requirements.
Duties will cover a range of environmental protection subject areas but will primarily involve undertaking technical air quality duties especially support of the Clean Air Zone and Clean Air Strategy. Other duties will involve environmental permitting, dealing with construction and bonfire related complaints and providing technical support to the noise monitoring services (2.1.1 and 2.1.4 on the Job Description).
Applicants will be educated to A-Level standard or equivalent in a relevant science based subject(s), or have a technical qualification in a relevant discipline / field. Applicants with a qualification in acoustics will be preferred. Applicants working towards any relevant qualifications may also be considered.
Driving license and own vehicle is essential due to the nature of the role.
The service has moved to a more agile model way of working and as such the role will involve mobile working from an administrative base situated on the city centre ring road. It is expected that the post holder will spend at least half their week in the office to oversee the running of the acoustic laboratory.
This post is funded for four years.
You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered.
Closing date: 12 March 2024 at 23.59
“Interviews for this post will take place virtually via video conferencing. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information”
For any informal enquires please contact: Mark Wolstencroft via email: mark.wolstencroft@birmingham.gov.uk
Ref: BCC1917
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken if required for the role.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
1917 Enforcement Officer Environmental Protection JDPS
