Dog environmental enforcement officer

36 Hours a Week*** Closing Date: 08/05/2024 Call to discuss further To work as part of our Environmental Enforcement Team and have responsibility for Dog Warden duties including the collection of stray dogs, promotion of responsible dog ownership, enforcing dog control legislation and maintaining statutory records. Candidates must have previous experience of working in this role and carrying out the duties in accordance with Section 68 of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and Section 149 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Candidates must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team, be confident in handling stray dogs in a variety of situations and be physically able to cope with the manual handling and outdoor nature of the job. Whilst the primary role will be as Dog Warden, candidates will be expected to support the wider team with environmental enforcement work. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are required, with good ICT skills using a variety of Microsoft packages. A full valid driving licence is essential to undertake the job role using a Council vehicle and will be required to complete and pass an internal driving assessment. An enhanced DBS will be required due to potential contact with vulnerable members of the community