Housing Enforcement Officer

Job description

·  Location
Croydon, Surrey
·  Salary
£17.73/Hour
·  Category
Construction & Property - Property Management, Facilities Management
·  Job type
Contractor
·  Industry
Public Sector
·  External Reference
JN-092019-93145

HOUSING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

CROYDON

MONDAY- FRIDAY 9AM- 5PM (36 HOURS)

3 MONTH ASSIGNMENT (POSSIBILITY OF BEING EXTENDED)

£17.73 HOURLY RATE (PAYE)

IMMEDIATE START

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

To carry out inspections of dwellings in relation to housing conditions and public health issues and to take informal and/or statutory enforcement action as appropriate. To provide advice to property owners and occupants, builders, internal colleagues and external agencies on housing and public health issues

MAIN DUTIES:

·  To investigate service demands relating to poor housing conditions, statutory nuisance, pest control, drainage and filthy premises in the private sector

·  Carrying out inspections and investigations

·  Serving informal and statutory notices, instigating default action, , writing and sending letters and memos

·  To act as case officer in applying for warrants to enter premises by force if necessary.

·  To act under the guidance of an environmental health officer or team manager in the preparation of prosecution cases.

·  To carry out inspections & surveys of drainage systems, produce accurate drawings and specifications for remedial work to take necessary action, including service of legal notices and works in default where necessary.

·  To deal with the demolition of buildings

·  To carry out site inspections relating to the identification of hazards identified under the Housing Health and Safety rating System (HHSRS)

·  Visiting properties to ascertain whether they require licensing under the HMO or selective licensing schemes

·  Investigating and gathering information relating to property owners to enable contact to be made relating to licensing

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

·  A minimum of 12 months experience covering property inspections

·  A sound use of the HHSRS

·  Experience of licensing conditions and enforcement

·  Experience of wider tenancy and property stand legislation

·  Experience of identifying defects to residential properties and specifying remedial works

·  Must be able to provide suitable transport to be able to travel between sites

*Please apply online with your CV. Please note that only successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted*

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