Pollution Control Officer

We are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated professionals to join our Pollution Control Team based in the Public Health Directorate here at Sandwell.

The Pollution Control Team cover the regulation of permitted processes, responding to planning consultations, investigating complaints about permitted processes, statutory nuisances, air quality review and assessment and contaminated land.

Your focus will be on the inspection and regulation of permitted industrial processes, responding to the noise and pollution aspects of planning applications and the investigation of complaints about permitted processes.

There will also be an opportunity to develop skills and experience in other pollution specialisms and management is committed to providing training to support continuous professional development of team members.

You will need to be an experienced and suitably qualified Environmental Health Officer registered with either the Environmental Health Registration Board or on the Environmental Health Practitioner Register.

Candidates with a relevant qualification and a minimum of two years post-qualification experience relevant to the post are also welcome to apply.

The council operates hybrid working. This involves working from an agreed workplace location in the borough for at least two days a week.

For an informal discussion, please contact Margaret Gardiner on margaret_gardiner@sandwell.gov.uk 

Hours

37 hours per week

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

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To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk

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