Environmental Services Officer

4 days ago


Lithgow, Australia nrmjoEnvironmental jobs, NRM Full time

About the Opportunity

NRM Environmental jobs is seeking a highly motivated and suitably qualified or experienced applicant to fill the position of Ranger within the Environmental Services department of Council.

Reporting to the Team Leader Environment, you will be responsible for providing the local community with effective regulatory services that meets statutory obligations such as animal control, parking patrols, stock control, local law enforcement and general Ranger duties within the local government area.

The position may also be responsible for duties relating to environmental protection and planning compliance when required.

About You

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant sections of the Local Government Act, Companion Animals Act, Impounding Act, Road Rules, Protection of the Environment Operations Act, Road Transport Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, and Rural Fires Act.
  • Previous experience working as a Ranger or in a law enforcement role.
  • Previous experience in customer service and dealing with difficult customers.
  • Previous experience in animal control.
  • Current Class C Drivers Licence.
  • Demonstrated commitment to honesty and integrity.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team, and have strong customer focus whilst promoting council values.

The successful applicant will be required to perform on call duties as a part of this role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Companion animal control including patrols, seizing of unrestrained animals, issuing fines, and providing community education in relation to companion animals.
  • Local Law Enforcement - investigate and respond appropriately to regulatory matters in accordance with relevant legislation.
  • Parking patrols - Conduct foot and vehicle-based enforcement operations within the local government area.
  • Stock control.
  • Investigate complaints and issue infringements or cautions as per relevant legislation.
  • Impounding vehicles and arrange sale or return as necessary.
  • General patrols and inspections to monitor compliance with relevant Acts and Regulations having regard to authority delegated to the position.
  • Investigate overgrown vegetation issues and recommend action.
  • Attend court to give evidence in support of any prosecutions on behalf of Council when required.

What We Offer

NRM Environmental jobs offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • Between $1,160.79 and $1,275.48 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience.
  • Permanent, Full-time, 38 hours per week.
  • On call allowance when performing on call duties.
  • Willingness to work overtime on weekends and after-hours as required, weekend penalties additional.
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
  • Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every 2nd week.

Selection Criteria

To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, psychometric testing, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.



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