Northumberland County Council
Environmental Enforcement Officer
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Environmental Enforcement Officer
£35,412 - £39,152 Full time, Permanent
The Environmental Enforcement Team (EET) are currently seeking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated Environmental Enforcement Officer (EEO). The team is based in the Council’s Stakeford Depot, Choppington, NE62 5TR and forms part of the broader Environmental Enforcement Team (EET), comprising of the Animal Welfare Team and Pest Control Team which sits within Neighborhood Services, delivering services such as waste and recycling and parks and green spaces.
With 8 staff, the EET’s area of responsibility includes fly tipping, abandoned vehicles, accumulations, graffiti, duty of care investigation as well as dog fouling and litter enforcement.
Reporting to the Senior Environmental Enforcement Officer, the successful applicant will be able to work independently but also liaise closely with key stakeholders including, residents, Elected Members, Town and Parish Councils as well as the Council’s legal team and members of the broader EET.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investigation and enforcement including, patrolling, PACE interviewing, complaint investigation, case management and the preparation of prosecution files. Experience of relevant environmental legislation would be an advantage.
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This is fast paced environment, with a focus on outcomes for residents, with a highly varied workload, reflecting the mixed urban and rural character of the County.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- Good standard of literacy, numeracy and basic IT skills.
- Knowledge and experience of enforcement procedures including; patrolling, complaint investigation, PACE interviewing, case management and court file preparation.
- Excellent communication and customer handling skills.
- Full driving licence.
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
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We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
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