Environmental Health Officer

*Closing date: 25 th August*
 

 

 

Environmental Health Officer

Linenhall Street, Belfast

Temporary (Approx 12 weeks)

£23.37 per hour

37 hours per week

 

 

Main Purpose

• Responsible through a Senior Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to an appropriate manager for the improvement of the health and quality of life of people in Belfast through the efficient and effective delivery of specific work activities allocated to the postholder.
• Make an effective contribution to the development and achievement of the Environmental Health Service objectives and unit business plans.
• Ensure that all duties and tasks assigned to the postholder are performed in accordance with specified time and quality targets. 

 

Main Roles and Responsibilities

1. Carry out specified enforcement, investigative, educational and advisory duties associated with the responsibilities of any area of work to which the postholder is assigned.
2. Actively participate in and progress through a structured development programme to build the professional experience and competence.
3. Proactively liaise with other organisations (public, private, voluntary and community) to enhance the achievement of service and unit objectives.
4. Carry out project work as directed by the Principal Environmental Health Officer / Assistant City Protection Manager or Senior EHO.
5. Responsible for organising personal daily work demands to ensure that all relevant agreed targets are achieved to ensure that a quality, customer focused environmental health service is delivered.
6. Provide such reports, records and statistical information as required.
7. Keep himself or herself informed of all new developments within the area of work to which the postholder is currently assigned through a process of continuing professional development.
8. Proactively make suggestions for the improvement of work practices and services provided.
9. Participate as required in the training of students and other persons assigned to the unit for training purposes or work experience.
10. Occasionally work outside normal office hours and to provide occasional cover for out of hours services such as the night-time noise service as directed by the unit manager.
11. Motivate and manage any staff, that may be assigned to the post holder, to ensure effective service delivery and to be responsible for reviewing and implementing a proper staff training and development programme. 
12. Participate in all induction and in-service training provided by Belfast City Council and in the induction and support of all newly appointed staff and other human resource management policies and procedures, as appropriate, including, absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedure.
13. Participate as directed in the council's recruitment and selection procedures.
14. Act in accordance with the council and departmental policies and procedures including customer care, equal opportunities, health and safety, safeguarding and any pertinent legislation. 
15. Undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the council. Undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required.  

 

Essential Criteria:

(Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV)

 

Qualifications and driving licence

Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms:

• possess a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland and have a car available for official business, or, access to a form of transport which will enable them to meet the requirements of the post in full
• hold a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Environmental Health which is approved by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, or a qualification acceptable to the Environmental Health Registration Board, that is, a Diploma in Environmental Health awarded by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), or a historical equivalent.
• hold either a Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Officers' Registration Board (EHORB) or be a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health - if not already registered with EHORB or CIEH as an EHP, the applicant must complete the registration process and any CIEH assessments required within 18 months of appointment to the post.
• To be appointed to the EHO (Port Health) roles, be qualified as Official Fishery Inspectors (or must be prepared to undertake practical training and successfully complete the Food Standards Agency online course within three months of appointment);  

 

Special skills and attributes

Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, evidence of the following special skills and attributes which may be tested at interview:

Communication skills: a good standard of literacy and written communication skills with the ability to produce reports and the ability to communicate effectively, particularly with members of the public and with business owners in a way which reflects their needs.

Technical knowledge: a good understanding of environmental health issues.

Work planning skills: the ability to manage and prioritise a workload, to undertake required tasks independently and work to the specific technical criteria and targets.

Team working skills: the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Decision making skills: an incisive and practical approach to decision making with the ability to know when to make decisions on their own and when to seek assistance from the senior or principal officer.

Customer care skills: an understanding of customer relations issues and customer care procedures.

Information technology skills: the ability to use standard office programmes and packages effectively, as well as the appropriate specialised programmes.

 

 

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.

Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.

**Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. **

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.