Private Sector Housing Officer

Full Vacancy Description

Private Sector Housing Officer 

Essential:

experience of using flare/civica

Environmental Health Degree

Extensive experience of residential property inspection

Extensive experience of enforcement using the Housing Act 2004

Knowledge and experience of high rise building inspection

Experience in preparing civil penalty notices

Experience in inspection and enforcement of Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation Regulations 2006

Desirable:

EHORB registration

Experience of serving enforcement notices for fire safety in high rise buildings

Experience of acting as a witness at the first tier tribunal

To carry out inspections, re-inspections and surveys and to be responsible for the investigation, enforcement and manage a more complex caseload. To prepare and serve Statutory Notices and take enforcement action in line with the Council’s strategy and departmental enforcement policies. To report and/or advise where statutory action is not appropriate and to initiate prosecutions for failure to comply with statutory instruments where appropriate.

To consult/negotiate with developers, landlords, contractors, business and other clients as appropriate, to ensure progress of casework. To carry out site visits, surveys, inspections and to attend Public Inquiries, courts of law, and tribunals. To prepare priced specifications, give advice and check legal notices drafted by more junior colleagues. To be responsible for project/policy or areas of expertise.