Environmental Protection Officer

Our local authority client needs an experienced Environmental Protection professional to support its team for 10 weeks.

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You'll pick up a live caseload of EP work straight away.

If you have Private Water Supply experience, you'll also help with risk assessments and follow-up.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can work with minimal supervision from day one.

Environmental Protection duties Investigating statutory nuisance complaints under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, such as noise, smoke, odour, light, accumulations and insects Setting up and analysing noise monitoring equipment and reviewing app recordings, diary sheets and evidence Out-of-hours visits to witness nuisances where needed Serving abatement notices and other legal notices, and preparing case files for enforcement where it's justified Commenting on planning and licensing consultations on noise, air quality, odour and contaminated land Dealing with smoke control, domestic burning and bonfire complaints Advising residents, businesses and landlords, with informal resolution as the first step Private Water Supplies duties (desirable) Carrying out risk assessments under the Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2016 (amended 2018), including site visits to boreholes, springs, wells and distribution systems Arranging and taking water samples and interpreting the results Following up on failed samples, including advice, investigation and notices where needed Keeping records up to date and supporting the council's reporting to the Drinking Water Inspectorate Essential Solid local authority experience in Environmental Protection casework Good working knowledge of the EPA 1990, statutory nuisance case law and relevant enforcement procedures Confident managing your own caseload and prioritising work Clear report writing and accurate record keeping on council case management systems Good communication skills with residents, businesses and colleagues Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Desirable Experience of Private Water Supply risk assessments and sampling EHO/EHP qualification, CIEH registration or an equivalent relevant qualification Noise qualification, such as the IOA Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement Experience of preparing cases for prosecution or appeal PACE-trained Working pattern Hybrid, with regular district visits. xwzovoh

Some flexibility is needed for occasional evening or out-of-hours work to witness nuisances.