Environmental and Health Protection Inspector

Östersund Municipality is looking for an engaged and knowledgeable Environmental and Health Protection Inspector who wants to help shape a sustainable future in the municipality. Here, we strive to create an attractive environment and improve the quality of life for our citizens. We have a strong community and value collaboration, with a focus on employee well-being and professional development. You will be part of a team of 15 people who together plan, implement, and develop supervision work for good health and environment. We offer you an inspiring and learning workplace where you have great opportunities to develop within your professional role and collaborate with positive and engaged colleagues, both new and more experienced.

Job Responsibilities

In the role of Environmental and Health Protection Inspector, you will work with supervision and processing of cases according to the Environmental Code with a focus on health protection. Your work will play a central role in health protection for our citizens and contribute to creating safe and healthy environments.

• Supervision according to the provisions of the Environmental Code primarily in health protection activities.
• Process and investigate cases within the health protection area such as complaints, notification cases, and referrals.
• Provide advice and information to the public and to businesses.
• Collaborate with other authorities and stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the municipality's internal processes within environmental and health protection.

The department continuously works with business development, which means that ideas for efficiencies and improvements are continuously requested and implemented. The work also involves active participation in business planning, which requires engagement and good environmental monitoring. The working method provides good opportunities to influence the implementation of supervision.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with experience in processing and supervision work within the area of the Environmental Code. You have:

• Relevant academic education in the field of environmental and health protection, such as Environmental and Health Protection Inspector or equivalent.
• Experience in supervision and processing within the area of the Environmental Code with a focus on health protection.
• Familiarity with the Environmental Code and knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act.
• Experience in housing supervision is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Good service and collaboration skills.

A valid driver's license is required – we have a car pool. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. The position is a permanent full-time employment with a start date according to agreement.

We are looking for you

We are looking for someone who is proactive, loyal, and has good judgment. You have good collaboration skills, are service-oriented, and work in a structured manner. With your specialist knowledge, you contribute to quality and development in the organization.

The work environment is characterized by collaboration and joint efforts to achieve our long-term goals. With us, you will be part of a team with engaged colleagues who work together to support individual development. We encourage collegial learning and support each other to create a dynamic and inspiring workplace.

If you want to help influence the future by shaping a sustainable and healthy environment for our citizens, do not hesitate to apply. Become part of our dedicated team where your efforts make a difference.

Recruitment Process

Interviews may take place continuously. We ask that you attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent with the application. We will ask you to provide these if it becomes relevant for an interview.

Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels before advertising and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms and ad sellers.

What do we offer?

Östersund Municipality offers benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance or wellness hour. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Employee Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: link (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html).

About the Community Building Administration

Be part of developing important community functions for both our citizens and the municipality's operations. We in community building contribute to developing the physical environment to make our municipality an attractive place to visit, live, and work. Here, we work with planning and building, climate, environment and health, as well as land surveying and geodata.