Environmental Crime Officer - West London - Rate: -36.00 per hour (Umbrella)
A West London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Environmental Crime Enforcement Officer to investigate and tackle environmental crime, waste offences, fly-tipping, abandoned vehicles and wider anti-social behaviour issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigate fly-tipping, waste and duty of care offences, commercial waste compliance and environmental nuisance complaints.
- Enforce legislation relating to abandoned vehicles, infestations, public health and highway-related issues.
- Gather evidence, prepare witness statements and issue Fixed Penalty Notices where appropriate.
- Respond to resident and elected member enquiries, managing complaints and ensuring appropriate enforcement action is taken.
- Investigate multiple complaints and work to resolve environmental crime and ASB issues effectively.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience in environmental crime enforcement within a local authority.
- Strong practical knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, and other relevant legislation and enforcement powers.
- Demonstrable experience in investigations, evidence gathering, issuing Fixed Penalty Notices and managing complaints.
- Excellent communication and case management skills, with the ability to deal confidently with residents and elected members.