BLAND SHIRE COUNCIL
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title:
Building & Environmental Health Surveyor
Classification:
Grade 13-17 in Council’s Salary System.
Dependent on qualifications and experience
Basis of Employment:
Full Time, 35 hour week or in accordance with
Council policy.
Award:
Local Government (State) Award
Section:
Corporate, Community and Development Services
Location:
Council Offices, West Wyalong
Reports to:
Manager Development Services
Tech 1 Ref:
3302
Primary Objective:
To effectively assist in the provision of health, environment, building and development services to meet
Council’s statutory and community needs.
Duties shall include, but not be limited to:
 Provide efficient and quality assistance to Council’s internal and external customers
 Prepare high quality written reports and undertake research projects as required
 Gather evidence and relevant information for recommendations on legal proceedings and represent
Council in court when required
 Supervise the Development Service Officers
 Participate in the recruitment, induction and training of employees
 Conduct annual Performance Reviews and Competency Assessments for employees
 Develop and review policies and procedures as required
 Assist in management plan and budget development
 Comply with Corporate record keeping requirements
 Ensure that all foreseeable hazards have been identified, risk assessments are undertaken and
appropriate and effective control measures are implemented
 Maintain awareness and follow all Risk Management & WHS policies and procedures
 Comply with EEO policies and procedures
Health
 Undertake regulatory activities of Council including the investigation of environmental health and
building matters and the effective resolution of unsatisfactory conditions, or conflict between
individuals
 Conduct inspections of food premises including and assist NSW Food Authority as required
 Promote community awareness of public health through advice, media releases, brochures,
lectures and public education workshops
Building
 Assess applications and undertake inspections in accordance with relevant legislation and Council
policies
 Undertake regulatory activities of Council including the investigation of building matters and the
effective resolution of unsatisfactory conditions, or conflict between individuals
 Promote community awareness of building education through advice, media releases, brochures,
lectures and public education workshops
Key Performance Indicators:
 High level of customer satisfaction
 All tasks, inspection programs and projects completed to the standard requested and within
nominated time frames
 Development Applications approved within statutory time frames
 Effective and efficient supervision of employees, including responsibility and accountability for the
health and safety of employees, contractors, visitors and volunteers
 Performance Reviews and Competency Assessments for employees undertaken on time
 All liaison carried out in a professional manner being a positive ambassador for Bland Shire Council
 Promote and support the shared values of Council
 Follow Council’s policies and procedures
Delegated Authorities:
 Authorise expenditure as per delegations officer
 Authorise time sheets and leave for staff
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Key Physical Requirements
Sitting (workstation/car) – Constant
Fine finger manipulations (keystrokes and writing) - Frequent
Squatting/kneeling/stooping – Occasional
Bilateral gross hand manipulations – Occasional
Standing/walking – Occasional
Lifting/carrying 10kg to 15kg – Occasional
Climbing (ladders and stairs) - Occasional
(Key = Occasional 1-33%, Frequent 34-66%, Constant 67-100%)
Selection Criteria
Please address the following:
Weighting
100%
Mandatory
SC1
Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying and/or Environmental Health or
equivalent qualification, together with demonstrated experience in the
application of planning and building legislation. A2 accreditation with the
Building Professionals Board
SC2
Previous Local Government experience in Building and/or Environmental
Health fields.
35%
SC3
Thorough knowledge of BCA, Local Government Act, Public Health Act,
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, ANZFA Food Standards,
P.O.E.O Act and related legislation.
Demonstrated high level of written and oral communication skills, including the
ability to compile comprehensive reports as well as the ability to lead and
motivate a team.
25%
SC5
High level of computer literacy including demonstrated experience using
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and the Internet.
15%
SC6
Thorough knowledge of WHS & EEO practices and principles.
10%
SC4
Authorisation
General Manager: Ray Smith
Reviewed: September 2014
Date: March 2009
15%