Principal Environmental Health officer (PSH)

V85103818

£35 - £38 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Croydon, Greater London

Public Sector And Council

Posted 3 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Role Purpose
To take steps to improve the renting experience for the borough’s private renters and improve the professionalism of landlords and property agents; including taking strong enforcement action against those that do not seek to comply with legislation and standards

Responsibilities

To lead in at least one area of private sector housing and/or public health work.
To assist the PSH manager with developing policy and procedures in this area based on statutory guidance, relevant legislation, British standards, technical information and established best practice.
To have a full understanding of legislation relating to property and property management standards including, energy efficiency, electrical safety, gas safety, tenant’s fees, nuisance, fire safety, ASB and smoke and CO alarms so timely decisions can be made.
To support the PSHT manager with the procurement of services. Decisions in relation to the development of contracts, contract writing, contract schedules, specifications, tendering and the awarding of the contract. Feedback on the monitoring of spend against contract values and pricing schedule.
Support with the management of the contract including data management, data sharing, contract monitoring, performance and reporting.
Deciding on the most appropriate course of action in case work with regards to Housing Health and Safety Rating System assessments, licensing, public health and drainage legislation
To be conversant with the Housing Strategy, Housing Needs and Homelessness (HNN) division objectives. Review periodic service reports and to keep abreast of targets and whether objectives are being met.
To work to the performance targets set for individuals, teams and the EHTSL division.
To represent the team/division in corporate / departmental working parties.
Provide reports, information and guidance on case work at the request of the PSH manager/head of service
To lead in at least one area of private sector housing work and report back as necessary to the PSH manager and Head of Service.
To be conversant and work in line with the Streets Enforcement Policy and ‘Setting the Standard and Banding the Offence’ policy seeking clarification as necessary and at all times ensure fairness and maintaining consistency of approach

Requirements

Fully qualified Environmental Health Officer OR A relevant qualification/degree (equivalent in relevant discipline). AND sufficient skills and experience commensurate with grade and a strong commitment to a professional career or public service.
Registered with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) or Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) as a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner [REnvH], OR equivalent with other relevant professional group/ institute.
Membership of the CIEH or Chartered Institute of Housing (Certified Practitioner status) or equivalent; or eligibility to achieve such membership and a commitment to attain it within 6 months of appointment.
Desirable*: Chartered membership OR eligibility for chartered membership of a relevant professional group/institute. Commitment to work towards membership within 12 - 24 months.
Membership of CIEH at either the Member (MCIEH) OR Fellowship (FCIEH) grade, OR Membership of the CIH (Certified Practitioner).
Successful completion of the Housing, Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) course. Post training experience of using HHSRS to inspect dwellings and take enforcement action
Knowledge of the English legal system, courts procedures and legal and investigation process including knowledge and application of the provisions of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) and Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA).