Environmental Protection Technical Support Officer – Fixed Term 4 months

at  North Somerset Council

Job description

WANT TO KNOW MORE AND APPLY?

For an informal discussion, please contact Daran Bevan, Senior Environmental Health Officer, on 01275 884113 or contact by email daran.bevan@n-somerset.gov.uk.
Anticipated interview date: Thursday 04 July 2024.

The team is responsible for identifying, investigating, and assessing concerns raised by members of the public about the environment in which they live, work or visit. It is our role to investigate their concerns and then work out the best approaches, within reason and using available tools and powers to tackle them. You will work as part of a team dealing with statutory nuisance investigations (noise, smoke, dust and light issues), they will take part in environmental monitoring and sampling workstreams (soil air and water). You will also help investigate dog control and pest control matters and will also get involved in our Public Health Funeral casework.
You should have an interest in environmental protection matters, have some practical experience in a customer facing role. Experience of working in local government will also be an advantage. Specialist experience in the use of sound level meters, basic acoustics, sampling or an understanding of specialist workstreams such as Public Health Funeral work would be useful bot not essential as full training will be provided. In return you will experience a variety of different tasks working with a great team that strives to make a difference everyday for those who live, work and visit North Somerset.
The post will be fixed term initially for a period of four months. There is the possibility for the position to become permanent at the end of the fixed term period, however this is not guaranteed. The position is also suitable as a secondment opportunity for somebody already working in North Somerset Council.
A Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role. The successful candidate will also be required to work outside of normal working hours at times to deliver the service.