JOB DESCRIPTION. 2.2 The postholder will be required to undertake their duties in one of the following sections:-

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1 JOB DSCRIPTION 1. Service: Planning and nvironmental Protection Location: Job Title: Building 4, North London Business Park, Oakleigh Road South, London, N11 1NP nvironmental Health Officer / Senior nvironmental Health Officer / Principal nvironmental Health Officer Grade: BBB (36-39#42#43) Post No.: Reports to: Group Manager 2. Context and Purpose of the Job 2.1 To provide technical professional nvironmental Health services with the overall aim of protecting and improving the health and well being of every resident, worker and visitor within the Borough. 2.2 The postholder will be required to undertake their duties in one of the following sections:- Nuisance/Private Sector Housing nforcement and Improvement Teams The Food Safety Team The Health and Safety and Scientific Services Team 2.3 Post holders will operate flexibly and changes in priorities may involve the postholder being employed in any of the above areas. 2.4 The post holder will hold a full driving license and provide a car for work purposes. 3. Accountable for:- 3.1 Key Accountabilities Specific for This Post Undertake the investigation of service requests, contravention of legislation, appeals, licensing requirements, infection, accidents, risk or other circumstances within the general purview of the Section. Inspect or visit vehicles, stalls, plant or equipment Carry out the enforcement of legislation, licences and other powers as may be required in line with service and statutory legal guidelines. Initiate legal action where appropriate advising the Legal Service of technical considerations and contraventions Prepare and deal with correspondence, licences, briefs and other documents Originate reports in the appropriate format including the preparation and evaluation of statistics Present and provide evidence at legal proceedings and other quasi judicial hearings. Page 1 of 7 1

2 3.1.6 Scrutinise, process and comment on applications, plans reports schemes or other submissions for environmental guidance or clearance as directed Undertake the sampling, testing or seizure of products, materials, gases or substances and recording of noise Liase with Officers within the nvironment Service, other council services, outside organisations, companies and individuals in order to deliver an effective nvironmental Health Service nsure the Group Manager is kept fully informed on any aspect of work which is controversial, political, strategic, financial or otherwise of a sensitive or highly complex nature Keep up-to-date with changes in legislation, policies, attitudes and techniques relevant to their service groups Assist in the preparation and execution of publicity campaigns and educational work Assist at meetings, working parties, public meetings, exhibitions or demonstrations Conduct training for staff and official visitors with regard to the function and duties of an nvironmental Health Officer and for new initiatives and developments. Guide and supervise trainees, administrative and other staff as necessary Carry out specialist nvironmental Health duties as requested and in accordance with experience and training Carry out research or survey work related to the work of the nvironmental Health Service. Participate in specialist project teams as required To respond to emergency situations and as directed carry out related plans including service issues arising out of office hours In addition to the above Officers graded Sc.P 43 will also be required to undertake the following: To provide expert advice and guidance to management and other nvironmental Health staff as required with the aim of protecting and improving the health and well being of every resident, worker and visitor within the Borough To provide cover for Group Management Team member as necessary As required to act for the Group Manager in their absence and provide day to day cover and support within the Group Support the Group Manager in the professional management of a team of professional and/or technical staff including their professional supervision and appraisal as required Produce reports and reviews for the relevant Group Manager and the Head of Page 2 of 7 2

3 nvironment Participate in the emergency standby system and carry out related visits out of normal office hours as necessary As required to be responsible for the use of equipment available within the Section, and to train and assist team members in the effective use of equipment Manage the preparation and execution of publicity campaigns and educational work as required by the Group Manager and the Head of nvironmental Services Participate in and lead specialist project teams and co-ordinate distinct service areas as required. This may include corporate and professional issues Undergo any additional training in order to provide an effective service in accordance with the Corporate plan and service goals/objectives Assist in conducting Best Value Service Reviews and developing services to achieve high quality service provision Provide, and carry out as appropriate the further training of HO s within the group and the training of staff and official visitors with regard to the function and duties of an HO Participate, as required in the recruitment process for staff. 3.2 Financial And Asset Responsibilities Staff graded No budget responsibility Staff graded As required to manage any allocated budgets within the Group, understanding the relevant budgets and ensuring correct procedures are followed in expenditure and income collection. To build budgets from zero base as required. 3.3 Staff Responsibilities No direct supervisory responsibilities, although Officers graded Sc. P. 39 and above may be required to professionally supervise other team members on a regular basis. 3.4 Other None. 4. Promotion Of Corporate Values 4.1 To ensure that customer care is maintained to the agreed standards according to the council s values 4.2 To ensure that a high level of confidentiality is maintained in all aspects of work. Page 3 of 7 3

4 4.3 To encourage and develop optimum performance from staff and underline the corporate approach to customer needs as reflected in the council s structure and style. 5. Flexibility 5.1 In order to deliver the service effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the post, at the appropriate grade. 6. The Council s Commitment To quality 6.1 To deliver the council s commitment to equality of opportunity both in the provision of services and as an employer. All staff are expected to promote equality in the work place and in the services the council delivers. Page 4 of 7 4

5 PRSON SPCIFICATION 1. Service: Planning and nvironmental Protection Location: Job Title: Building 4, North London Business Park, Oakleigh Road South, London, N11 1NP nvironmental Health Officer / Senior nvironmental Health Officer / Principal nvironmental Health Officer Grade: BBB (36-39#42#43) Post No.: Reports to: Group Manager Post Requirements xperience relevant To post ssential/ Desirable Criteria xperience of managing professional services demonstrating that the following have been achieved. - Service development to meet political service user needs. - Provision of consistent quality services xperience of working to plans and achieving defined goals. Assessed from: Competencies and Special aptitudes xperience of achieving objectives through others including the direction and/or management of teams and/or project coordination. xcellent written and spoken communication skills. /T Page 5 of 7 5

6 Post Requirements Knowledge relevant to job ssential/ Assessed Criteria Desirable from: Ability to motivate and manage teams. Ability to deal effectively with competing A/T demands and priorities. Ability to keep abreast of developments in legislation and techniques relevant to the post. Ability to develop quality assured working systems Ability to prepare budgets and monitor their optimum use. Ability to develop staff. Ability to work effectively as part of a management team. Ability to provide the nvironmental Services /T Manager and Head of Service with detailed advice on those professional work areas or policy briefs allocated. Food Safety - Food standards and sampling - Infectious disease control - Drinking water quality Private Sector Housing - Housing enforcement - Disabled Facilities Grants Public Health and Nuisance - Noise and statutory nuisances - Pest control - Cemetry and crematorium Health and Safety and Licensing - Workplace Health and Safety Issues. - Special treatments licensing - Animal health and welfare - Scientific Services - Air quality - Industrial pollution control - Contaminated land - Complex noise sources Prepare Committee Reports and present reports to Members at Committee when requires. Consult with the community on service issues and strategies, analyse results, recommend and implement change. xpert knowledge of the statutory framework of nvironmental Health in the service area of the work allocated including advice to staff on complex court proceedings. Page 6 of 7 6

7 Post Requirements ducation 1.1 Special job requirements Genuine Occupational qualification relevant within the terms of the legislation Commitment to council s Aims and Values ssential/ Assessed Criteria Desirable from: An awareness of the Council s values and how they impact upon service delivery. Broad knowledge of current nvironmental Health issues and likely future development, particularly in the service area of the work allocated. An understanding of the purpose of Council Standing Orders and their role in conducting Council business. D Additional qualification relevant to the work areas currently allocated to the post. D Management qualifications Willingness to take part in the services emergency standby service. Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends or at other times outside of normal working hours to meet the needs of the service Willingness to work with high degree of flexibility. None Qualified nvironmental Health Officer. Key: = ssential D = Desirable Demonstrable commitment to equality of opportunities in service delivery. Ability to develop and provide user focused services. Key: A = Application Form I = Interview T = Test The information on this form will be the basis on which the applicants will be assessed for shortlisting purposes. Page 7 of 7 7