Salary: £18 - £21.80/hour PAYE £18.00 LTD PAY £21.80
Category: Military/Emergency/Government
Job Type: Contract
Job Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Posted on: 14/11/2008

Environmental Crime Officer



Role:

Based within the Environmental Health and Licensing Department in Environmental Services you will work with communities to achieve clean and safe streets by effectively responding to problems such as litter, graffiti, fly tipping, abandoned vehicles, dog waste and anti social behaviour, utilising powers under Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act and other relevant enforcement legislation, including issue of fixed penalty notices.



Undertake pro-active vehicle or foot patrols and identify breaches of regulatory requirements resulting in investigation, intervention & enforcement activities delivered to a professional standard in compliance with guidance on evidence gathering for prosecutions, appearing as a witness when necessary



Through working with a variety of other agencies within the Borough, Council or across boundaries you will develop effective ways of tackling environmental crimes, including developing a range of education and promotional activities to achieve high levels of public and stakeholder awareness and participation.

Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policies in employment and service delivery

Undertake other duties compatible with the nature of the post as may be required.

Undertake duties outside of regular office working hours which may include early morning, late at night, weekends etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:



People Responsibilities (impact on customers)



Supervisory Responsibilities (managing others)



Financial resource responsibilities (managing finances)







PERSON SPECIFICATION

This section describes the knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities required to be able to carry out the duties of the role.

Knowledge and Skills

This section identifies the skills, abilities or experience required in order to meet the responsibilities given above.

Knowledge/ Qualifications/ Experience

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Clean Neighbourhood and environmental protection legislation

Experience of using information technology to prepare reports, evidence and maintenance of records

Experience of working within teams and on own initiative

Experience of planning projects

Experience of working in a multi agency environment

Experience of organising own flexible working hours to meet the demands of the service

Experience of carrying out enforcement procedures, gathering and preparing evidence and giving evidence for court



Mental skills (Problem-solving, creativity, planning)



Interpersonal Skills (communication, training, language)



Physical Skills (hand-eye co-ordination, accuracy, speed)





Initiative and Independence



Mental Demands (meet deadlines, conflicting priorities, interruptions)



Physical Demands (duration and frequency of physical pressures)



Emotional Demands (Dealing with emotional situations)



Environmental Demands (exposure to unpleasant or hazardous situations)





Any other requirements, notes or comments:

There will, on occasional be a need to work early mornings, evenings or weekends



Part time job share position, ideally to work Weds pm, Thurs and Fri. Please provide candidate travel distsance or home location when submitting details.

Job Reference: 121126071
Contact Details: Questus