Illegal Waste Site Officer - 22914
4
South West, West Midlands
Birmingham , Fradley, Home Working , Kidderminster , Shrewsbury , Sutton Coldfield , Tewkesbury
Riversmeet House, Hafren House, Mance House, Sentinel House, Lea Marston Depot, AQUA HOUSE BIRMINGHAM B3 1AQ
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Policing
£28,785
As Environmental Illegal Waste Site Officer, you will work in our Area Enforcement Team to tackle illegal waste sites (IWS). You will be responsible for using a variety of methods to assess suspected illegal waste activity and identify an appropriate response. Working closely with colleagues, you will receive reports of suspected illegal waste activity, before assessing and building an intelligence picture to prioritise them. Using a variety of enforcement and disruption tactics, you will then seek to identify and stop these criminal activities to protect the environment and safeguard legitimate industry. You may also be asked to support the wider team with their investigations. All enforcement staff are expected to ensure their activities are carried out in accordance with Environment Agency Health, Safety and Wellbeing policies.
You will develop and maintain strong links with officers within the Regulated Industry Pillar. Cross-area working will be important as environmental criminality spans the country. You will work closely with partner agencies like the Police and HMRC
You will develop and maintain strong links with officers within the Regulated Industry Pillar. Cross-area working will be important as environmental criminality spans the country. You will work closely with partner agencies like the Police and HMRC
You will be part of the WMD Area Enforcement Team.
We:
Act as a centre of excellence for enforcement, using the full range of sanctions to prevent, disrupt and investigate environmental crime.
Set an example to other areas of the business, developing Investigation Plans and managing the production of significant/serious offence case files.
Act as a lead for producing and serving enforcement notices associated with conducting investigations
We:
Act as a centre of excellence for enforcement, using the full range of sanctions to prevent, disrupt and investigate environmental crime.
Set an example to other areas of the business, developing Investigation Plans and managing the production of significant/serious offence case files.
Act as a lead for producing and serving enforcement notices associated with conducting investigations
Experience in an investigatory or regulatory role, with significant experience in evidence collection/handling/application of enforcement sanctions. Good understanding of the relevant environmental legislation and thorough knowledge and experience working under the legislation which governs criminal investigations. A proven track record of achieving results, working alone or with others, showing self-reliance and good team player skills. Confident in dealing with hostile situations and an ability to proactively manage your own health and safety, and that of others. A methodical approach and an ability to interrogate databases and maintain excellent records is key. You will be expected to liaise with other teams and external partners to achieve our aims.
For more information, contact Alan Kerr, Team Leader WMD ECT, alan.kerr@environment-agency.gov.uk or mobile 07748 354725 The role will require frequent and often unscheduled travel across the West Midlands Area. As a result the post requires a full UK driving licence. The post holder will be required to be vetted to NPPV level 2a abbreviated.
30/06/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
As part of an Illegal Waste Site Team you will be engaged in the investigation of criminal activity. Give an example of where you have been involved in an investigation into criminal activity, what role you played and what was the result.
Influences and Persuades Others
Working with and influencing partners plays a significant part in the day to day role of an Illegal Waste Site Officer. Give an example where you have engaged in partnership working, what it was in relation to, what role you played in influencing the outcome and what was the outcome.
Achieves Results
Apply an example(s) where you set and delivered high work standards, demonstrated the drive to meet targets, and prioritised and organised tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Full UK Driving Licence
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.