POST TITLE Environmental Protection Project Manager
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
We are looking for an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to develop policies and deal with planning applications
The successful candidate will have recent experience of working in air quality and
Local Air Pollution Prevention
They will also be able to demonstrate partnership working with DEFRA, and with Part IIa issues.
Environmental Permitting
Local Air Quality Management
Contaminated land
Noise
Private Water Supplies
Prepare reports as necessary and take such action as appropriate having regard to the corporate enforcement policy; and Serve Notices, where necessary.
Implement performance management systems to ensure accurate monitoring of the work of the service.
Lead on engagement with local communities and other stakeholders to build sound and productive working relationships.
Develop Service Plans, risk registers, policies, procedures and update risk assessments by working within the relevant legislation ensuring the Council’s compliance by keeping up to date with legislation and ensuring that change is implemented so that investigations are not lost due to due process.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Essential
Degree in an Environmental Sciences related subject (or equivalent)
Recognised management qualification (ILM or similar/equivalent)
Desirable
Post graduate qualification in Acoustics
Environmental Health Degree
Knowledge
Essential
At least two years working in the relevant discipline appropriate to the role.
Demonstrable ability to use advanced theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge across a specialist areas and has detailed knowledge of organisational policies, practices or procedures.
Excellent working knowledge of the legislation, statutory guidance, circulars and technical literature relevant to the services provided by the department/service.
Experience of using computer equipment for the maintenance of investigation case records.
Desirable
At least three years demonstrable management experience, leading a team.
Previous experience of working for a local government environment in a small team.
Experience of liaison with external agencies to facilitate joint working
Experience
Essential
Proven experience in strategy development and implementation
Extensive demonstrable experience working in Strategic and Proactive Environmental Protection.
Demonstrable ability to use advanced theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge across Environmental Protection and has detailed knowledge of organisational policies, practices or procedures.
Can evidence extended previous formal training, to graduate or professional qualification level, or equivalent, plus experience in relevant areas of work.
Excellent working knowledge of the legislation, statutory guidance, circulars and technical literature relevant to the services provided by the department/service.
Previous experience of working in a local government setting in a position involving exposure to the public and regular contact with senior officers.
Sound political awareness and ability to communicate with a range of audiences.
Desirable
range of different activities.
or behaviour place emotional demands on the jobholder. (Personal behaviour at this level may include a person who is upset because of their personal circumstances or are unwell).
Please send your CV through to us via info@kenyonblock.com
