Environmental Protection Officer

A local authority in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to join their Environmental Health team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support a busy service dealing with a varied caseload of domestic environmental complaints . The Role You will be responsible for managing a case load of environmental protection matters, primarily focused on statutory nuisance and residential complaints .

Key responsibilities include: Investigating complaints relating to noise, odour, smoke, bonfires and other statutory nuisances Conducting site visits, evidence gathering and monitoring activities Determining statutory nuisance and taking appropriate enforcement action Serving abatement notices and preparing case files where required Liaising with residents, landlords and other stakeholders to resolve complaints Maintaining accurate records and case management systems Supporting the wider Environmental Health function as required About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous experience working within an Environmental Protection / Environmental Health team Strong working knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 Experience handling domestic nuisance complaints from start to resolution Confidence in enforcement, including serving notices and evidencing cases Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload effectively #J-18808-Ljbffr