Environmental Crime Enforcement Officer

Main Purpose of the job: Environmental Crime Enforcement Officer To make a significant contribution to the delivery and performance of a dynamic, efficient and cost effective Environmental Enforcement Team by investigating enviro crime issues within the borough. This will require the issuing of fixed penalty notices and various other notices, prosecuting offenders when necessary and taking other formal/informal actions. . _ Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties: Environmental Crime Enforcement Officer To investigate all instances of enviro crime within the borough. This includes at the managers discretion the following To utilise and be responsible for surveillance equipment in order to gather evidence in accordance with prescribed legislation, guidance and code of practice. Issuing the license, taking money (not cash), chasing debt, preparing revocations for committee and any other work as necessary relating to the licensing of forecourts. Investigate complaints regarding flytipping, dog fouling, littering, abandoned vehicles, untaxed vehicles and vehicles for sale on the public highway. To carry out searches of waste deposited on the highway, and private land (where necessary) to ascertain defendant details. Working with staff within the team, other departments within the Council and external bodies to improve, enhance and promote cleaner streets within the borough. Carry out any other work relating to any other environmental issue within ..... full job details .....