Environmental Health Officer

Salary: PO1; SCP 29 – 32; £38,626 - £41,511 per annum Main Purpose of Job: To undertake a range of responsibilities and duties to protect and improve the health and well being of those who live, work and visit the District by: • Enforcing all relevant statutory provisions which fall within the remit of the Environmental Health Service. • Addressing inequalities in health by working in partnership with a range of statutory and non statutory stakeholders. • Identifying needs within the business and residential community relating to Environmental Health matters; to devise, plan and participate in training and information campaigns to promote awareness of legislative requirements and health issues.

Main Responsibilities: • To carry out inspections, audits and risk assessments of premises and activities on a proactive and reactive basis across the range of environmental health functions to achieve compliance with legislative requirements. • To devise and implement essential sampling programmes and surveys. Use professional judgement to identify and investigate additional sampling requirements. Interpret these results and ensure appropriate action is taken. • To investigate complaints across the range of environmental health functions and initiate appropriate actions including preparation and service of statutory notices, fixed penalties etc on proprietors, company secretaries of commercial and industrial operations and members of the public, under the appropriate legislation and where necessary prepare prosecution cases in accordance with council procedures. • To investigate any incidents of infectious disease, food poisoning, infestation, insanitary conditions, accidents in the workplace and pollution incidents and initiate appropriate action. • Act as a witness and provide evidence in criminal and civil courts, public enquiries, tribunals, planning enquiries and appeals. • Devise and deliver appropriate education programmes to businesses and the community. Participate in health improvement activities and work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. • Maintain and update knowledge of professional, technical and legislative developments across environmental health functions and provide advice to the Head of Environmental Health and PEHOs. • Prepare documented evidence, compile reports, maintain appropriate records and carry out administrative tasks associated with the duties and responsibilities of the post. Prepare reports and recommendations for presentation to Council and Council Committees. • Represent Fermanagh and Omagh District Council at meetings, as directed, to assist in the development of policies, procedures, examination of proposed legislation, consultative documents etc, to provide a co-ordinated and consistent approach to enforcement. To disseminate information to colleagues and brief the Head of Environmental Health/PEHOs on current issues. • To contribute to the development and implementation of effective departmental and Council policies, plans and procedures. • To provide advice and make recommendations to commercial and government agencies and members of the public on a wide range of Environmental Health issues.

• Respond to and participate in out of hours activities, as directed by the HoS & PEHOs, in accordance with office arrangements, to ensure the efficient delivery of the Service e.g. On Call Food Control and Infectious Disease and emergency response to flooding etc.

General: • To comply with all the Council’s policies and procedures including the Employee Code of Conduct and the Employee and Councillor Working Relationship Protocol. • To promote the Council’s equal opportunities policies and avoid all forms of discrimination as an employer and a service provider. • To implement all Financial and Procurement policies and procedures. • To comply with employee responsibility in relation to all records held, created or used as part of the Council’s business. All records, paper or electronic, are public records and accessible by the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 1998. • To undertake the duties of the post at all times in a manner that enhances and promotes the positive image of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. • The postholder will be expected to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation. The above list should not be seen as an exhaustive list of duties, and the postholder will be expected to undertake other relevant duties, as required. Essential Criteria

Hold a relevant degree or equivalent level qualification in Environmental Health And Hold relevant experience to include evidence of; a) Enforcement activities across a range of Environmental Health functions. b) The ability to provide advice, guidance and training to help raise awareness of legislation and health issues. c) A current working knowledge of Environmental Health legislation.

*Applicants who are approaching completion of degree qualifications and awaiting results will be considered. Hold a valid driving licence with access to a car to meet the needs of the post. Desirable Criteria Hold 6 months or more relevant experience to include a) to c)