We are working with a local authority who are actively seeking a Principal Environmental Technical Officer to lead on the screening of planning applications received by the council and to co-ordinate the Environmental Health and Community Safety response.
The post will include coordinating appropriate attendance at Development Committee Screening meetings and Committee meetings as required.
Location: Southwest based Local Authority
Set-up: Hybrid / Remote
Rate: £25.95 per hour via umbrella, inside IR35
Duration: Initial 5-month contract
Hours: Full-time position
Responsibilities include:
* 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
Requirements:
1. In addition to the qualifications, ...