Environmental Supervisor

(36 hours. For a period of one year, with the intention of making it permanent)

In brief

• Overseeing permits for renovations, existing structures, demolition, tree removal, and construction

• Identifying and Enforcing Against Illegal Work Activities

• Handling reports and preparing inspection reports

• Collaborating with ODN, VRD, the police, and others

• Communicating with Residents and Business Owners

• Working under the Environment Act as part of the Environmental Development Team

About the team

Within the Environmental Development team, about 40 colleagues work to create a safe, livable, and future-proof environment. We collaborate with residents and business owners who want to build, renovate, demolish, or construct new facilities. We issue permits, oversee projects, enforce regulations, and develop policies. We do all of this within the framework of the Environment Act.

What will you do?

As an Environmental Supervisor, you are responsible for overseeing land-use activities, notifications, and permits. Your duties include, among other things:

• Supervision of construction activities: renovation, existing structures, demolition, tree removal, and construction

• Inspecting for illegal work and compliance with safety regulations

• Administrative Processing of Supervision and Enforcement Cases

• Collaborating with partners such as the Drenthe Environmental Agency, the Drenthe Safety Region, and the police

• Handling Reports and Enforcement Requests

• Preparing inspection reports and initiating legalization investigations

• Imposing a construction freeze when necessary

• Conducting follow-up inspections of imposed measures

• Communicating with residents about violations, laws and regulations, and procedures

• Processing Results in the Case Management System

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a supervisor who is confident and enjoys working with residents. You:

• Have an interest in oversight and enforcement

• Enjoys holding informal discussions and is closely connected to the community

• Has completed an MBO+ program and has relevant work experience

• Preferably, you have the Civil Servant in Building and Housing Inspection I certificate

• Have (or are quickly acquiring) knowledge of the Environment Act, the General Local Regulations ( APV), and enforcement procedures

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Are you proactive, steadfast, and customer-focused?

• Can handle conflict situations and remains professional

• Thinks in terms of solutions and works well with others

• Is not afraid to call people out on their behavior

• Serves as a go-to person for colleagues and possesses coaching skills

• Are you able to handle stress and committed to quality?

• Do you have a Class B driver's license?