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Regulation Standards Officer

Employer
Government of Jersey
Location
Jersey (GB) (JE)
Salary
£49,801- £54,878
Closing date
11 Feb 2022

Regulation Standards Officer
£49,801- £54,878


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Job Purpose

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 specific outcomes

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. Provide specialist advice on the specific area of regulation, developing and delivering training sessions for key stakeholders with regulatory responsibilities regarding best practice and requirements for registration or licensing under the relevant legislations. Maintain expert understanding of the relevant Laws, Orders and precedents within their area of expertise. Working closely with other relevant experts within the Regulation directorate, Natural Environment and the Law Officer’s Department to assist in determining the appropriate course of action.


 

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