Interim Principal Environmental Technical Officer
Job Ref: Exeter 5257531
Pay Rate: £20.85 per hour PAYE
Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
Role Length: This opening assignment is for 4 months
City: Exeter, Devon
The purpose of the role is 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.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist the Service Lead on matters relating to air quality.
2. Oversee the operation and calibration of atmospheric pollution monitoring stations(s) and review the monitoring programme/network.
3. 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.
4. Deal with complex matters such as audits, regulatory returns, reports and complaints arising around relevant areas of environmental health legislation.
Qualifications:
1. A degree or diploma in environmental health or equivalent qualification is required for this post.
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control or the IOA Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement would also be acceptable.
Skills & Experience:
1. A minimum of five years Local Government experience in the area of noise/air quality monitoring or contaminated land.
2. A proven track record of working in the area of expertise outlined in the ‘main duties and responsibilities’ section.
3. Experience of managing complex projects and heavy workloads.
4. Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages or equivalent (e.g. G Suite).
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