Buckingham Futures is pleased to present an exciting opportunity for an
Environmental
Protection
Officer
in Greater London. This role offers the chance to play a key part in
environmental
protection efforts, specifically focusing on land and water quality, development proposals, statutory nuisance, and the implementation of policies that align with statutory and local objectives. The successful candidate will also take a lead role in water sampling and ensuring the quality of both recreational and drinking water. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Site Investigations and Water Quality Assurance:
Conduct comprehensive research and inspections of individual sites to identify contaminated land. Develop a prioritised action plan for addressing contaminated land, with a particular focus on the protection of water sources and the prevention of contamination. Water Sampling and Monitoring:
Oversee the discharge of the authority’s duties concerning the quality of recreational and drinking water, including developing, implementing, and managing routine water sampling protocols to ensure compliance with
health
and safety standards. Statutory Nuisance and Pollution Control:
Investigate complaints related to statutory nuisances, taking decisive action to prevent their recurrence, including preparing and issuing statutory notices. Focus particularly on nuisances that impact water quality and public
health . Proactive
Environmental
Measures:
Plan and deliver proactive
environmental
work aligned with Section duties, providing specialist advice on water quality, contamination, and
environmental
protection to other Council departments. Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement:
Ensure adherence to legal requirements for
environmental
protection by adopting a proactive enforcement approach, including the service of statutory notices, evidence gathering, and court attendance where necessary. Personal Requirements: Experience:
A minimum of one year’s experience in
environmental
protection/pollution control, with a focus on water quality, within a local authority. Qualifications:
The postholder should possess a Diploma/Degree in
Environmental
Health , be registered with the
Environmental
Health
Registration Board (EHRB), or hold a relevant science degree. Knowledge: In-depth understanding of
environmental
protection, with particular emphasis on water quality management. Knowledge of local authority contaminated land functions and remediation techniques. Familiarity with local authority noise control legislation, especially as it impacts water-related nuisance. Proficiency in
environmental
assessments of planning applications and water quality monitoring. Understanding of the equipment, protocols, and standards for water and
environmental
monitoring. Familiarity with performance targets, statutory indicators, and administrative systems. Experience: At least one year’s experience in pollution control/ environmental
protection, with a focus on water sampling and quality. Supervisory experience of technical
officers
and working with elected members. Proficiency with IT systems and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in
Environmental
Health . Registered with the
Environmental
Health
Registration Board (EHRB) or equivalent relevant science degree. Graduate/Corporate Member of the Chartered Institute of
Environmental
Health (CIEH). Additional qualifications relevant to the role. Other Requirements: Full driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes. If you possess the right skills, experience, and qualifications for this role, or would like more information, please contact Amit on 020 8125 4321 or email
amit@buckinghamfutures.com .
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Environmental
Protection
Officer
in Greater London. This role offers the chance to play a key part in
environmental
protection efforts, specifically focusing on land and water quality, development proposals, statutory nuisance, and the implementation of policies that align with statutory and local objectives. The successful candidate will also take a lead role in water sampling and ensuring the quality of both recreational and drinking water. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Site Investigations and Water Quality Assurance:
Conduct comprehensive research and inspections of individual sites to identify contaminated land. Develop a prioritised action plan for addressing contaminated land, with a particular focus on the protection of water sources and the prevention of contamination. Water Sampling and Monitoring:
Oversee the discharge of the authority’s duties concerning the quality of recreational and drinking water, including developing, implementing, and managing routine water sampling protocols to ensure compliance with
health
and safety standards. Statutory Nuisance and Pollution Control:
Investigate complaints related to statutory nuisances, taking decisive action to prevent their recurrence, including preparing and issuing statutory notices. Focus particularly on nuisances that impact water quality and public
health . Proactive
Environmental
Measures:
Plan and deliver proactive
environmental
work aligned with Section duties, providing specialist advice on water quality, contamination, and
environmental
protection to other Council departments. Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement:
Ensure adherence to legal requirements for
environmental
protection by adopting a proactive enforcement approach, including the service of statutory notices, evidence gathering, and court attendance where necessary. Personal Requirements: Experience:
A minimum of one year’s experience in
environmental
protection/pollution control, with a focus on water quality, within a local authority. Qualifications:
The postholder should possess a Diploma/Degree in
Environmental
Health , be registered with the
Environmental
Health
Registration Board (EHRB), or hold a relevant science degree. Knowledge: In-depth understanding of
environmental
protection, with particular emphasis on water quality management. Knowledge of local authority contaminated land functions and remediation techniques. Familiarity with local authority noise control legislation, especially as it impacts water-related nuisance. Proficiency in
environmental
assessments of planning applications and water quality monitoring. Understanding of the equipment, protocols, and standards for water and
environmental
monitoring. Familiarity with performance targets, statutory indicators, and administrative systems. Experience: At least one year’s experience in pollution control/ environmental
protection, with a focus on water sampling and quality. Supervisory experience of technical
officers
and working with elected members. Proficiency with IT systems and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in
Environmental
Health . Registered with the
Environmental
Health
Registration Board (EHRB) or equivalent relevant science degree. Graduate/Corporate Member of the Chartered Institute of
Environmental
Health (CIEH). Additional qualifications relevant to the role. Other Requirements: Full driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes. If you possess the right skills, experience, and qualifications for this role, or would like more information, please contact Amit on 020 8125 4321 or email
amit@buckinghamfutures.com .
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