Environmental Warden

Environmental Warden

Lisburn

Temporary up to 16 weeks with possible extension

Hours of work: 37.50hrs per week

Rate of Pay: £16.67 per hour

The Client: Local Public organisation based in Lisburn, serving local residents.

The Role:

The post holder will provide an efficient, effective, economical and equitable Environmental Warden Service to fulfil the council's statutory duties regarding the enforcement and administration of Dog Control, Animal Welfare and Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act. To provide a range of educational, promotional and advisory activities aimed at improving health and wellbeing for residents of the council area. To support the Lead Environmental Warden and Environmental Manager in the performance of duties of the post.

Essential Requirements:

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A-C or an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• One year's relevant experience of working in a field of dog control and/or enforcement experience in each of the following areas:
  • Control and handling of dogs
  • Managing contentious situations
  • Communication with individual members of the public

Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined above, they must have 2 GCSEs at grades A-C and a minimum of three years experience in the above areas

Knowledge:

• An ability to make effective use of IT systems and software packages and appropriate specialised programmes
• A thorough understanding of the legislation relating to the post
• An ability to prioritise daily work tasks
• An awareness of political sensitivities and the ability to maintain an unbiased approach and a positive public relation image

General:

• It is essential that applicants hold a full and current UK driving licence and access to a car or have access to a means of transport which would enable the applicant to carry out the duties of the post *applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act

**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.**

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