Environmental Enforcement Technical Officer
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
About this job
<p>Environmental Enforcement Technical Officers will undertake tasked duties such as proactive and reactive patrols, responding to service requests or tasking as directed by the management team.</p> <p>The post holder will be responsible for allocated equipment including Digital Recording Body worn cameras, council vehicles, mobile devices as well as personal protective equipment required for the role.</p> <p>The post holder will provide support and resilience to a team responsible for the inspection and monitoring of the borough for all open, public spaces and private land areas to improve the street scene and environment.</p> <p>To contribute in delivering robust enforcement such as high visibility patrols, targeted activity relating to, commercial waste offences, littering, fly-tipping, noise, highways enforcement, street trading, fly posting, graffiti, unauthorised advertising, unlawful encampments, abandoned vehicles, eyesore gardens, detrimental land, dog fouling and any other relevant abuse of our open public spaces to improve the appearance of the street environment and to bring about compliance.</p>
Special requirements for this post
<p>To assist with the investigation of all environmental issues reported on public and private land related to inquiries, complaints, businesses, residents and other users of the borough which may include the use of enforcement processes including the issuing of formal notices and fixed penalty notices.</p> <p>To assist with the investigation of complaints relating to noise and other nuisance that could be considered a statutory nuisance covered by the Environmental Protection Act 1990.</p> <p>To provide practical and administrative support to the Stray Dog service, this includes maintaining general welfare of the dogs in the councils care such as feeding/ walking/ cleaning of kennels and to assist in the discharge of the Council's duties in respect of dealing with stray dogs, dog control and dog fouling issues as directed by the Lead officer for Dogs.</p> <p>Undertake joint work with police and other partners ensuring effective intelligence gathering and planned partnership working.</p> <p>To effectively contribute to an operational rota, that includes out of hours, weekends, evenings and night shifts as required.</p> <p>Adhering to dress code by wearing uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by the council whilst also adhering to risk assessments in relation to high visibility clothing</p>
About you
<p>You must have a can do attitude, be forward thinking with the ability to work/deal with people who have a wide range of skills and differing levels of seniority whilst demonstrating the values of being a good team player.</p> <p>You must have a commitment to your personal development a willingness to learn and undertake training in relation to the role and the needs of the organisation</p> <p>A flexible approach to working hours, location and a determination to get the job done.</p> <p>We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team Team. Your interventions will make a real difference to the lives of residents and businesses within Barking and Dagenham.</p> <p>Key aspects of the role would include assistance and becoming proficient in the investigation of offences, whilst adhering to the principles of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, undertaking interviews, serving relevant notices on a range of enforcement priorities to regulate or ensure compliance with legislation.</p> <p>You will become proficient in the issuance of fixed penalty notices for enviro related offences such as littering, flytipping and nioise.</p> <p>One of the key aspects of this role is the variety of enforcement work being undertaken. This is a great opportunity to embody the enforcement and LBBD ethos to engage with individuals and work to overcome a range of challenges, experience joint working with teams across the council including legal services, trading standards, licensing, private sector housing, public realm and housing services.</p> <p>In order to be successful in this role, you must hold a full driving license and have excellent communication skills.</p>
About us
<p><p><span><strong>Barking & Dagenham is changing. It Starts Here.</strong></span></p></p><p><p><span>Think you know Barking and Dagenham? Think again. While this small corner of east London might have a reputation for needing development, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find active communities and a place that consistently punches above its weight. The borough is changing – and changing for the better. And It Starts Here.</span></p></p><p><p><span>Yes, the borough has its challenges. But it’s on the cusp of something exciting. With one of the youngest populations in the country, ambitions are high and rightly so. 98% of our schools are rated Good or Outstanding and every year more of our talented teenagers get into Russell Group Universities and hotly sought after apprenticeship schemes.</span></p></p><p><p><span>We have award winning parks, centuries old manor houses full of relics and artifacts you can go and see, and the ruins of one of Anglo-Saxon England's most powerful and wealthiest religious sites. We’re even bringing beavers and white storks to the borough to help rewild the local landscape and boost biodiversity.</span></p></p><p><p><span>Over the past few years, we’ve been working hard to improve how we deliver services and support our community. From tackling inequality to making sure our services are the best they can be, we’re focused on what matters most to local people. </span></p></p><p><p><span>We’re creating the conditions for people to thrive - so everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, feel proud to call this place home, and be part of something bigger. </span></p></p><p><p><span>#ItStartsHere - with our streets, our schools, our neighbourhoods. And with your application to join our determined team who are passionate about doing what’s best for the future of Barking and Dagenham. </span></p></p><p><p><span>As an Investors in People Gold Award employer, we’re serious about supporting our staff. From flexible working, professional training and career development to wellbeing initiatives, we want our people to feel valued and supported in everything they do.</span></p></p><p><p><span>Our values, known as</span></p></p><p><ul></p><p><li>DRIVE, shape how we work: Deliver our best every day – and do what we promise</li></p><p><li>Respond in a prompt, positive way to our community’s needs</li></p><p><li>Inspire others with our attitudes and actions</li></p><p><li>Value people for who they are and what they can do</li></p><p><li>Engage with others to improve our resilience and flexibility We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.</li></p><p></ul></p><p><p><span>We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.</span></p></p><p> </p>