Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Health Officer
Location: Belfast

Pay Rate: 23.37 Per Hour

Hours:

• Full-time, 37 hours per week
• These posts are for the Port and involves day and night shift working (rotating 2 weeks on days, 2 weeks on nights, 12 hour shifts) as per the Port health shift pattern.

Requirements:

• be qualified Environmental Health Officers who hold a Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Officers' Registration Board or hold a qualification acceptable to the Board, that is, Diploma in Environmental Health awarded by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) or a historical equivalent; and
• 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

Job Overview
We are seeking an Environmental Health Officer

• Responsible through a Senior Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to a relevant 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 Departmental, service and unit business plans and objectives.
• Ensure that all duties and tasks assigned to the postholder are performed in accordance with specified time and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out the full range of enforcement, investigative, educational and advisory duties in implementing and enforcing the provisions of all Environmental Health and allied legislation, or dealing with complaints, associated with the responsibilities of any area of work to which the postholder is assigned, in accordance with the relevant work programmes and as required by the relevant manager.

• Carry out inspections and investigations, assessing physical, environmental and health conditions within premises, buildings, land, vehicles, vessels and aircraft as required, complete risk assessments and risk ratings for premises, products and processes and work activities to determine the level of compliance with relevant technical standards and statutory provisions, and determine the appropriate actions.
  Review and critically assess complex technical reports, plans, drawings and correspondence, liaising with internal and external technical experts, identifying appropriate recommendations and drafting reports and responses on behalf of the client as required.
• Conduct sampling and complaint investigations as required, undertaking all necessary administration and use of IT systems for the duties of the post.
• Make decisions as authorised officers of the client, determining the most appropriate course of legal or non-statutory action, in line with the clients Regulation and Enforcement Policy, and to make recommendations as necessary. Conduct interviews under PACE Caution, prepare and serve legal notices, prepare prosecution cases and attend court and other hearings/tribunals/public enquiries/appeals as required to present evidence and support the clients legal representatives.
• Identify the educational needs of the community relevant to Environmental Health services, and devise, organise and participate in health education and promotion activities, and devise media releases when appropriate.

• What We're Looking For
• 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.

Apply Now!
Take the next step in your career and join a rewarding role within our client's site. Apply today to start your journey as An Environmental Health Officer.

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

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