PERSON SPECIFICATION Environmental Health Officer (Career Grade) ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Knowledge/Qualifications Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health Registered with Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) (or shortly to be registered with the EHRB or registered as a student) Membership of Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Ability to use computer databases and spreadsheets to record and retrieve information such as Outlook, Word and Excel. Knowledge of Environmental Health, (Housing and grants legislation- not applicable for this post) and associated guidance to these areas. Relevant post graduate qualification Voting membership of Chartered Institute Environmental Health (CIEH) Ability to use Microsoft Office products Experience in use of M3 software Knowledge to be able to propose appropriate solutions to complex problems Awareness of future proposals, trends and issues relevant to Service Area Application form & certificates
Work related experience, skills and competencies Demonstrate ability to provide detailed technical advice to customers and other service areas Ability to provide advice and support to Technical Officers and trainee EHO’s Experience of local government or similar organisation, which operates associated policy and procedures Previous experience dealing with difficult/vulnerable people and situations. Previous experience dealing with professionals and stakeholders. Recent post qualification experience in appropriate Environmental Health employment Experience of statutory investigation enforcement work Experience in enforcement and legal proceedings including court experience Ability to innovate and respond to changes in service delivery and technology Proven ability to prepare and deliver reports and presentations on a variety of topics to a range of audiences Application form, interview & psychometric testing Personal skills Ability to work as a part of a team Strong negotiating and influencing skills Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally both in writing and verbally Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise workload Able to work with minimal supervision Ability to support team colleagues Ability to form effective working partnerships with colleagues and professionals from other organisation and sectors Application form, interview & psychometric testing
Examples of relevant Qualifications and Course (Corporate) Voting Membership/ Membership Level CPD requirements Other Environmental Health Honours Degree accredited by CIEH Member grade achieved if have degree or equivalent qualification and a minimum of 3 years work experience. 20 hours per year required for continuing membership Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), or Assessment of Professional Development (APD) Part 1 or current membership assessment (Hons) in Acoustics Institute of Acoustics MIOA IBC requirement of 20 hours relevant per year IBC requirement of minimum 3 years full time relevant experience BSc/MSc in relevant area e.g. Environmental Protection, Air Pollution, Science, Land Full Membership of Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment CPD required should meet IBC requirement of 20 hours relevant per year Membership requires 3 years relevant experience, + open book exam Relevant degree as above Member Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC) IBC requirement of 20 hours relevant per year Membership requires minimum 3 years relevant experience Recognised degree recognised by CIOB Member Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB) CPD required should meet IBC requirement of 20 hours relevant per year Membership requires minimum 3 years relevant experience