Building Standards Inspector (Public Safety)

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 4 December 2023
Closing Date: Monday 20 November 2023
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC7 £29,245.89 – £36,547.97
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
Location: Fife House, Glenrothes
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement .
Job Details
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our Building Standards & Public Safety team, working within the Public Safety part of the team.
We are looking for a motivated and driven individual with good values and a genuine interest in building/construction.
Protective Services element forms a wide range of statutory and advisory services designed to protect public health and consumer safety through Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Building Standards functions.
Under the leadership and direction of the Service Manager, you may have a range of responsibilities, including:

To support all associated enforcement activity and partnership working as directed by Service Manager/Lead.
Assisting in and be part of a Private Housing Standards or Building Standards Compliance and Public Safety Team or Operational Support Team as directed- assisting the associated Lead in discharging the responsibilities of that post.
To process and inspect licensing consultations, buildings in disrepair and dangerous building emergencies as required as part of the Public Safety team, Operational Support team or Private Housing Standards team.

A link to the role profile is included below. You will find more information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.
The Person
If you meet the essential qualification criteria outlined below, we’d like to hear from you:

Educated to HND level (Building/Housing/Construction) or SCQF Level 8 equivalent.
Preferred experience in Building Standards & Public Safety, however equivalent experience working in another construction related environment considered.
Knowledge of Building Standards & Public Safety Legislation, regulations, and service delivery would be an advantage.

Further Information

Role Profile – When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
How We Work Matters – Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
Employee Benefits – Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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For further information please contact Scott Davidson – scott.davidson-pl@fife.gov.uk