Environmental Protection Officer - EAD07484

We are seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Protection Officer to join our Environmental Health Team.

The successful candidate will be based within the Environmental Protection Section of our team and will contribute to the effective delivery of Environmental Health services to all customers by providing technical support on the strategic and operational activities of the Team regarding environmental protection and the broader public health remit.

You will be responsible for working on the development, implementation and review of key specific strategies, plans and policies as they relate to Contaminated Land, ensuring service delivery meeting relevant national standards, with priority focus being given to statutory responsibilities and direction from national regulators. Delivery of the role will also include a level of responsibility in relation to the Council's statutory local air quality work and coordination of aspects of environmental protection work in areas such as drinking water quality and blue-green algae monitoring., The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria

Where the post you are applying for is considered Regulated Work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate's first salary payment.

In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee's wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by HR Services Lead.

Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee's final salary.

The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required.

Charter of Commitment

The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows:

• Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.



• Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability.



• The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.



• We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.



• We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.



• We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks)
  
  You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills as well as a customer orientated approach.


East Dunbartonshire is a small suburban authority situated between the scenic Campsie Fells and the City of Glasgow. The role allows for mobile working, giving the successful applicant the opportunity to combine working from home, in the field and in the office. This is a great opportunity to work in a well-connected location with a small friendly team of professionals undertaking a varied and diverse workload.

The successful candidate must hold a degree in a relevant scientific or environmental discipline and / or equivalent experience., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.