Job Information
Technical Officer
Full Time | Permanent
The Public Protection Service is currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Technical Officer to join our Pollution Control Team. The team is based in West Hartford Community Fire Station, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3JP and sits within the Public Health, Inequalities & Stronger Communities Directorate. With 14 officers, the Pollution Control Team’s areas of responsibility include noise and statutory nuisance, air quality and smoke control, identification and remediation of contaminated land, permitting of industrial sites and regulation of private water supplies.
ROLE OF THE JOB
You will be responsible for the effective management of a varied caseload relating to noise and statutory nuisance, including responding to service requests and providing advice. You will investigate complaints, carry out inspections, and enforce a range of legislation to ensure compliance, taking appropriate enforcement action where required.
You will ideally have an interest in pollution control and a good practical use of information technology. An understanding of relevant legal processes and enforcement procedures is desirable. You will be an effective team player with strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently to organize and manage a varied caseload. However, applications will be considered from individuals who are looking to develop a career in this area and have previous experience in the sector.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of statutory services that protect the environment and public health across Northumberland.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
Successful candidates will have:
- A Level 3 qualification
- A full driving licence, valid in the UK
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Gillian Plaice Environmental Health Manager (Pollution Control).
Email: gillian.plaice@northumberland.gov.uk
Telephone M. 07811366346.
Why choose us?
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.
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)
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Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
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 wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. 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.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
