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Contaminated Land Officer
- Location Northamptonshire
- Job type Contract
- Salary £46 per hour
- Discipline Local Government
- Reference J92302
Contaminated Land Officer
Rate: £46 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Working pattern: Mainly remote working
Contract Length: 3 months initially with possibility of extension
Responsible for leading inspections, investigations, and enforcement on contaminated land, providing expert advice on planning applications, and supporting the implementation of the Council’s Contaminated Land Strategy within the Environmental Protection Team.
Key Responsibilities
- To advise, give guidance, undertake inspections/investigations and associated enforcement actions on Contaminated Land matters.
- To update, implement and lead on the implementation of the Council’s Contaminated Land Strategy.
- To work closely with and assist the other members of the Environmental Protection Team to ensure that all aspects of the contaminated land service are constantly kept under review and improved.
- To respond to Planning Applications and provide support and assist others to respond to land contamination applications.
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and ArcGIS.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise work and manage competing work demands.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- A relevant degree in an Environmental subject or equivalent relatable experience.
- Experience in the use of ArcGIS databases.