Enforcement Officer

Our client a large public sector organisation requires 2 Enforcement Officers to join their team in Mossley Mill.

Role: Enforcement Officer

Rate of Pay: £15.70+10% shift allowance

Location: Mossley Mill

Hours: 37 hours per week

Duration: Until Dec 2024 initially

Main duties/Responsibilities:

As a member of the Environmental Health Section the Enforcement Officer will be expected to contribute to the Environmental Health Business Plan and deliver services which are customer focused, innovative and in accordance with Council's Corporate Plan. Be responsible to the Senior Enforcement Officer for the effective and efficient performance of duties of the post as follows:

• Dog Licensing
• Litter Control
• Fly-Tipping of Waste
• Graffiti/ Fly Posting
• Dog Control
• Tobacco Control
• Abandoned Vehicles
• Animal Welfare
• Design and Implement Education Campaigns

Enforce the relevant requirements of the Clean Neighbourhood and Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011. The litter (Northern Ireland Order 1994)and in particular:-

• Enforce provisions of Council's Dog Control Orders
• Investigate problems of littering, illegal dumping, dog fouling and issue fixed penalty notices where appropriate or recommend legal proceedings in accordance with the Environmental Health Enforcement Policy
• Undertake patrols to detect and prevent offences
• Erect CCTV cameras and review footage for evidence
• Identify areas for the erection of signage and erect signs as required
• Ensure accurate and up to date records are kept and maintained in accordance
• with Information Governance Procedures and specific requirements of Service Level Agreements e.g. DVLA Identify fly posting and graffiti incidents and report them to the appropriate department for removal
• Following the Councils' Sharps Handling Procedure, the post holder will be required to examine and handle waste, use appropriate equipment provided to remove possibly contaminated needles/syringes and other dangerous items and report all potential and actual incidents to the Senior Enforcement Officer

Enforce the relevant requirements of dog control legislation including the Dogs (NI) Order 1983, The Dangerous Dogs (NI) Order 1991and other associated legislation and in particular:

• Investigate complaints of keeping of unlicensed dogs, dog straying and illegal breeds
• Investigate incidents of dog attacks
• Collect unwanted dogs as required
• Microchipping of dogs as required
• Give advice to dog owners and members of the public generally on matters relating to the safekeeping and control of dogs

Enforce provisions of the Smoking Order (NI) 2006 as directed and in particular:

• Carry out visits, inspections and provide advice on matters relating to smoke free premises and report any incidents of noncompliance to the Principal Environmental Health Officer.
• Enforce the relevant provisions of the Welfare of Animals Act (NI) 2011 as required and in particular:
• Liaise with and assist the Animal Welfare Officer as required, and when necessary investigate instances related to Animal Welfare as directed by the Senior Enforcement Officer
• Carry out inspections of Breeding Establishments
• Maintain the welfare of animals whilst in the care of the council

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (including English Language Grades A - C) or equivalent Consideration may be given to those who do not possess the academic qualifications but who have a minimum 1 year's relevant experience
• 6 months' relevant experience to include:- Experience in the preparation of reports · Dealing with the public
• Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Office applications Effective communication skills · Ability to work unsupervised and to meet deadlines · Ability to attend court and give evidence as required

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. If you are interested please upload your CV to the link provided, and Christine Thompson will contact you if you have been shortlisted. Full Job Description available on request.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate