We are looking for a forward thinking and enthusiastic Officer to join our established Environmental Health Domestic Team to deliver a high-quality service.
The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of Environmental Health enforcement relating to domestic properties; including statutory nuisance investigations such as noise, smoke and odour; dealing with sensitive issues such as hoarding, filthy and unwholesome premises and undertaking the Councils statutory duties with regards to Public Health (Control of Disease) Act Funerals.
Duties will include the investigation and resolution of drainage defects, rodent activity and enforcing the removal of waste from private land in liaison with Pest Control and Environmental Enforcement teams.
You will work collaboratively with other Council services such as Social Care and Community Safety, contractors, and partners to develop innovative approaches to ensure an efficient service with effective outcomes.
The successful candidate will have good organisational skills, be an excellent communicator and be confident in dealing with members of the public, businesses, elected Members, and other agencies. You will act as subject matter expert and need to be able to demonstrate ability to plan/prioritise and sequence multiple and potentially conflicting priorities.
A Confident and Connected Borough
Sefton is the northern borough of Liverpool City Region with more than 273,000 residents.
Boasting 22 miles of stunning coastline, Sefton is a leading coastal tourist destination with a flourishing visitor economy. Spanning the busy Port of Liverpool, the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches, and dunes, to the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the Borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.
You will be working in a diverse and exciting borough with a world renown racecourse and famous golf courses alongside National Trust nature reserves where people can enjoy a great work-life balance. With excellent transport links Sefton is well placed for accessing cities across the Northwest, including Liverpool and Manchester.
Sefton is a vibrant local authority that is already on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Vision 2030. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.
Equal Opportunities
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
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