Job Overview

Responsible for working as part of a specialised team to deliver the effective regulatory services of either Housing and Nuisance, Food, Plants and Pesticides, Trading Standards, Pollution Control, Public Heath, Community and Licencing or Building Standards. To assess whether activities within these regulated areas comply with a portfolio of legislation within their specialism. Where a clear legal breach has taken place, acting as directed or by exercising their own legal powers of enforcement under the law and policy to take appropriate action ranging from persuasive compliance, advice and guidance through to prosecution where deemed appropriate. Work within the legal process, following statutory requirements, departmental and section policies and best regulatory practice.

Job Purpose

Provide the efficient operational response to requests for service or reports of incidents where it is believed there has been a breach of legislation regulated under their specific service area.
Independently carryout investigations by assessing, identifying and analysing reported issues, conducting site inspections and visits where necessary, to determine recommendations. Clearly documenting any non-compliance within appropriate reporting systems.
Carry out effective methods of persuasive compliance, by following up on cases and working with stakeholders to advise on potential remedies to issues.
Where deemed appropriate under the sections enforcement policy, pursue more formal action, gathering evidence and preparing cases files having full regard to the local Police Procedures and Criminal Evidence Law, associated Codes of Practice and the Criminal Justice (Evidence and Procedure) Law.
Attend Court and take part in formal interviews under caution and appeals or formal complaints boards.
Work in partnership with other Government Departments, Regulation Teams and Partner Organisations.
Assess, evaluate and determine the outcome of applications for registration and licensing under the relevant Laws, undertaking pre-registration / licensing inspections and visits, advising where necessary on further legal or regulatory requirements or conditions and producing written reports supporting recommendations about granting, refusal or repeals.

Statutory Responsibilities

Active engagement, participation and compliance with any other statutory responsibilities applicable to the role, as amended from time to time.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL

Level 6 (degree level) working towards Level 7 (Masters level) qualification in their service specialism.
(e.g. Microbiology, Food Science, Plant Health and Pesticides, Pollution Control, Acoustics and Noise Control, Pest Control, Waste Management, Environmental Science, Surveying (property or real estate management)

DESIRABLE

Equivalence or working towards chartered status E.g. Chartered Trading Standards Institute, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, Chartered Institute of Waste Management, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Builders (CIOB), Chartered Building Engineers (CABE).

Knowledge

ESSENTIAL - Detailed knowledge of the statutory processes, licensing, applications and the regulatory area of expertise.  Detailed knowledge of local legislation, UK and EU directives, regulations and international agreements within their specialism.  Ongoing Continuing Professional Development to remain up-to-date with the latest methodologies and industry research and best practice.  Knowledge of the Government of Jersey or a comparable organisation and its strategy and functions.

DESIRABLE - The activity and processes of Government including interaction between politicians and officials.  The Infrastructure, Housing and Environment priorities, key objectives, risks and issues relevant to the department division and the role.  

Technical Work Based Skills

Specialist technical knowledge, within their area of responsibility.  Driving licence (Group B) Computer literate with ability to operate Microsoft Office packages.

General skills / attributes

Strong relationship building skills.  Able to assimilate and evaluate diverse information across a range of different settings. Working autonomously to problem solve and advise on innovative solutions.  Able to advise and be technically proficient. Demonstrating a high level of specialist expertise and authority - to ensure credibility to stand up to legal scrutiny should a case be taken to Court.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to produce written materials (e.g. letters, reports, discussion papers, proposals) to a high level for presentation to a variety of audiences.  Ability to communicate confidently and effectively to senior stakeholders, including politicians and Senior Management and deliver key messages at a suitable level.  Ability to influence and persuade a wide range of stakeholders in and outside the department.

Experience

Experience of best practice within the specific area of expertise.  Experience working alongside senior stakeholders within the public sector or a similar context.  

Personal Attributes

Appointees to this role will be required to adhere to and perform their duties in line with the standards identified in the Government of Jersey tier 4 core accountabilities, attributes and behaviour indicators.