Environmental Health Officer, Perth

Job Description

Environmental Health Officer PKC12158
£44,223 - £47,170
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD

In Perth & Kinross, we're ambitious for our residents and the people who work here, for our services and the people who provide them, and for our communities and partners.

To help us to deliver upon our plans and aspirations, we are recruiting 1 FTE Environmental Health Officer to join our Environmental Health Team.

As one of the largest authorities in Scotland we want to ensure our communities and our local environment is safe and attractive places to live, work, visit and invest.

The substantive office base is Pullar House, Kinnoull Street, Perth, PH1 5GD but the post will operate on a hybrid working arrangement as part of the Environmental Health team responsible for the efficient delivery and administration of all pollution control, public health and general environmental health related functions covering both urban and rural environments within Perth & Kinross.

The main duties of the post include undertaking the investigation of general nuisance and housing issues on a reactive basis, responding to statutory planning consultations, assisting with air quality duties, the investigation of public health complaints, including infectious diseases, and assisting in the development of policies and strategies. You may also be required to undertake other functions and roles at a similar level, depending on service demand.

The work pattern is 36 hours per week and flexible working is offered.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

Requirements

You will be a qualified Environmental Health Officer and hold the REHIS Diploma in Environmental Health, or its equivalent.

However, we would welcome applications from recently qualified EHO's (including degree qualified students who are sitting their professional examinations imminently) who are looking to start their career with a local authority offering a variety of environmental health work.

Ideally, you must have a sound knowledge of current pollution control, public health and environmental protection and ideally be able to demonstrate experience in pollution control work or environmental health. However training will be provided in any areas required.

In addition, you must have the ability to work to specific deadlines and possess excellent communication and IT skills. You must have a valid driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

The Individual

For an informal discussion please contact Kirsty Steven, Principal Officer, Environmental Health on 07818013804 or e mail KSteven@pkc.gov.uk.

When applying for this post, please provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.   

A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

For more information about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland, look at our Jobs, careers and employment page.