Street Scene Officer

The post holder will be required to implement the provisions of relevant legislation by means of appropriate enforcement so as to achieve an improvement to the street scene environment. This will include assisting in investigations, gathering evidence, appearing in court as a witness and issuing notices, including but not exclusive to, Community Protection Warnings and Fixed Penalty Notices.

The post holder will be responsible for first stage environmental investigations and will have a sound understanding of relevant legislation such as the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Anti-Social behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, ensuring the authorities policies and procedures are correctly followed at all times..

The post holder will be expected to keep accurate pocket notebook records of all enforcement work to a high quality evidential standard and in compliance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996 and other relevant legislation, guidance and codes of practice.

The post holder will attend promotional events to educate residents on responsible waste management, householder duty of care and appropriate use of Medway Councils provisions.

To work closely with Senior officers in the provision of multi-agency events and supporting both external and internal stake holders to ensure effective partnership and collaborative working.

The post holder will be required to carry out follow up visits to in cases of non-compliance, liaising with the Environmental Enforcement Team in preparation of case files for prosecution, ensuring up to date knowledge so that all actions comply with written policy and current legislation.

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Tony Lee on 01634 331131.

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.

When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.

Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.

Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

Environmental Services are seeking a Street Scene Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.

Important Information-

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile

For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.