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Job Title: Enforcement Officer

Location: Mossley Mill, but post holder will be required to work across Antrim and Newtownabbey.

Duration: Temporary contract. Up to 31 December 2024

Hours: 37 hours. 4 week rolling pattern

Week 1 – 09:00am -17:00

(Flexible working hours apply, and staff may start between 07:30 and 10:00, and finish between 16:00 and 18:30- (staff may only leave before 17:00 if adequate cover between officers is in place)

Week 2 – 09:00 -17:00

(Flexible working hours apply, and staff may start between 07:30 and 10:00, and finish between 16:00 and 18:30-staff may only leave before 17:00 if adequate cover is in place)

Week 3 – 07:00 – 15:00

(Staff may start any time between 06:00 and 08:00, and finish between 14:00 and 16:00)

Week 4 – 12:00 – 20:00

(Staff may start between 11:00 and 14:00 and finish between 20:00 and 22:30)

Each Officer will also work one Saturday in every 4. The Saturday shift will be 07:00-15:00 (Staff may start any time between 06:00 and 08:00, and finish between 14:00 and 16:00)

Where working a Saturday, the officer will get a day off in lieu.

The above shift times will cover the summer months (April to September). During the winter months the summer late shift ends and is replaced by the winter late shift noted below. All other shift times remain unchanged.

Winter late shift 10:00-18:00

(Staff may start between 10:00 and 12:00 and finish between 18:00 and 20:00)

Salary: Scale 6 (SCP 20) £15.70p/hr plus 10% flexibility allowance = £17.27p/hr subject to Job Evaluation Review in approx.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking two Enforcement Officers to join their Newtownabbey team on a temporary contract.

As a member of the Environmental Health Section the Enforcement Officer will be expected to contribute to the Environmental Health Business Plan and deliver services which are customer focused, innovative and in accordance with Council’s Corporate Plan. Applicants will need to have a working knowledge of

current legislation and relevant legislation specific to the post.

The Enforcement Officer will we responsible to the Senior Enforcement Officer for the effective and efficient performance of duties of the post as follows:

* Dog Licensing

* Litter Control

* Fly-Tipping of Waste

* Graffiti/ Fly Posting

* Dog Control

* Tobacco Control

* Abandoned Vehicles

* Animal Welfare

* Design and Implement Education Campaigns

Experience & Skills required:

* A minimum of 5 GCSEs (including English Language Grades A - C) or equivalent

* Consideration may be given to those who do not possess the academic qualifications but who have a minimum 1 year’s relevant experience.

* 6 months’ relevant experience to include: -

* Experience in the preparation of reports

* Dealing with the public

* Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Office applications.

* Effective communication skills.

* Ability to work unsupervised and to meet deadlines.

* Ability to attend court and give evidence as required.

* A working knowledge of current legislation and relevant legislation specific to the post.

* Required to work flexible shifts to include early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays

* Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, access of a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full.

Duties include:

Enforce the relevant requirements of the Clean Neighbourhood and Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011. The litter (Northern Ireland Order 1994) and in particular: -

Enforce provisions of Council’s Dog Control Orders.

Investigate problems of littering, illegal dumping, dog fouling and issue fixed penalty notices where appropriate or recommend legal proceedings in accordance with the Environmental Health Enforcement Policy.

Undertake patrols to detect and prevent offences.

Erect CCTV cameras and review footage for evidence.

Identify areas for the erection of signage and erect signs as required.

Ensure accurate and up to date records are kept and maintained in accordance with Information Governance Procedures and specific requirements of Service Level Agreements e.g. DVLA Identify fly posting and graffiti incidents and report them to the appropriate department for removal

Following the Councils’ Sharps Handling Procedure, the post holder will be required to examine and handle waste, use appropriate equipment provided to remove possibly contaminated needles/syringes and other dangerous items and report all potential and actual incidents to the Senior Enforcement Officer

Enforce the relevant requirements of dog control legislation including the Dogs (NI) Order 1983, The Dangerous Dogs (NI) Order 1991and other associated legislation and in particular: -

Investigate complaints of keeping of unlicensed dogs, dog straying and illegal breeds

Investigate incidents of dog attacks

Collect unwanted dogs as required

Microchipping of dogs as required

Give advice to dog owners and members of the public generally on matters relating to the safekeeping and control of dogs

Enforce provisions of the Smoking Order (NI) 2006 as directed and in particular: -

Carry out visits, inspections and provide advice on matters relating to smoke free premises and report any incidents of noncompliance to the Principal Environmental Health Officer.

Enforce the relevant provisions of the Welfare of Animals Act (NI) 2011 as required and in particular: -

Liaise with and assist the Animal Welfare Officer as required, and when necessary, investigate instances related to Animal Welfare as directed by the Senior Enforcement Officer

Carry out inspections of Breeding Establishments

Maintain the welfare of animals whilst in the care of the council

Prepare and personally serve statutory notices as required.

Investigate complaints and assist in the removal of Abandoned Vehicles within the Borough under the Provisions of the Pollution Control and Local Government (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.

Prepare reports and files for potential prosecution and in particular: -

Preparing and interviewing witnesses and suspects in accordance with the relevant codes of practice under the Police and Criminal Evidence (NI) Order 1989 (PACE

Gathering evidence

Presenting evidence in court

Liaising with Councils and defendants’ legal advisors.

Make suitable and sufficient records for all work, ensuring paper and computer files are maintained and updated.

Liaise directly with official bodies and other organisations in keeping with the duties of the post.

Attend and participate in education/engagement activities in schools and the community and on relevant internal and external working groups/forums etc on matters relating to the post, as requested by the Senior Enforcement Officer.

Assist with the compilation of statistical reports and information requests.

Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop and deliver a range of initiatives promoting environmental awareness in areas such as responsible dog ownership, prevention of litter and abatement of fly tipping. Education.

The post holder will be required to perform the majority of their duties working alone and outside in all types of weather and environmental conditions. This will require wearing Council issued uniforms and appropriate PPE including Body Armour and a personal CCTV camera as required.

Drive and be responsible for a Council vehicle in line with Fleet Management Policy and Procedures including infection control from any animals transported in the vehicles.

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