Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer

Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 12 weeks with a possible extension.

Job Purpose

To achieve compliance with statutory requirements through investigation, inspection and property Licensing.

To achieve Council and service unit objectives by improving the living conditions for households privately renting

To ensure non-compliant landlords are enforced against using the most appropriate legislation.

Responsibilities

To demonstrate the minimum the competencies that supports Housing Standards namely

Carry out Housing and Public Health related visits such as pest control, drainage, nuisance and compliance with Licensing conditions

Can demonstrate an understanding of how to identify housing building hazards and gather accurate information. Can identify when appropriately high tier officers need to intervene

Can demonstrate the communication skills needed to engage with stakeholders and signpost to sources of information and guidance

Is able to locate current sources of guidance for Housing and Public health

Provide service users and stakeholders with comprehensive advice, guidance and information on all aspects of the team's service delivery as well as any relevant wider cross cutting council services.

To respond to complaints about poor property conditions and housing related nuisance in the private housing sector using a risk based approach.

Utilise the appropriate investigative and evaluation techniques to assess housing risks and hazards and determine the nature, cause remedy and urgency of the problem and rectification.

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