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We are working with a local authority who are looking for a Principal Environmental Technical Officer.
Location: Southwest based Authority
Set-up: Hybrid
Rate: £25.95/hour via umbrella (DOE)
Duration: Initial 3-month contract
Hours: Full-time position
The work will include:
Looking for:
- A minimum of five years Local Government experience in the area of noise/air quality monitoring or contaminated land
OR
- A proven track record of working in the area of expertise outlined in the ‘main duties and responsibilities’ section AND experience of managing complex projects and heavy workloads
Main focus of role:
- To lead on the screening of planning applications received by the council and to co-ordinate the Environmental Health and Community Safety response. This includes coordinating appropriate attendance at Development Committee Screening meetings and Committee meetings as required
- To assist the Service Lead on matters relating to air quality
- To oversee the operation and calibration of atmospheric pollution monitoring stations(s) and review the monitoring programme/network
- To undertake the inspection and monitoring of premises in accordance with the provisions of environmental permitting regulations and any future legislation covering the same, drafting and issuing permits and undertaking enforcement action if necessary
- To deal with complex matters such as audits, regulatory returns, reports and complaints arising around relevant areas of environmental health legislation
- Must have a valid driving license
At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
