Technical Officer
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Braintree
- Salary
- 22632.00 - 27636.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 04 Feb 2019
- Closes
- 18 Feb 2019
- Sectors
- Engineering, Defence
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
We are seeking a committed and dedicated Technical Officer to carry out water sampling and water risk assessments for the District's private water supplies. Your role will be to ensure that the Council complies with their legal requirements in this area and provide a quality customer service to those residents and businesses that use non-mains water.
The role is a part time, permanent position working 18.5 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary pro rata of GBP22,632 to 27,636 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.
About the Technical Officer role
The role also includes undertaking investigations into land drainage and flooding issues and answering land charge searches relating to environmental matters. You may also be requested to assist professional staff from time to time in carrying out their functions within Environmental Health.
You should have some knowledge of water supplies, be enthusiastic about learning more and have a logical approach to conducting investigations. You will be part of a team but, using your own vehicle, you will also be working on your own in the district for part of the time.
In return we offer excellent benefits including;
- Competitive salary pro rata of GBP22,632 to GBP27,636 per annum
- Flexible working
- Free parking
- Local government pension scheme
- Childcare Voucher Scheme
- Learning and development for all staff
- Staff discounts at local businesses
- Staff recognition schemes
- Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership
- Pleasant Spacious Offices, located close to the town centre with public gardens and parks opposite
Your duties as our Technical Officer will include;
- Plan and undertake monthly routine sampling regime and also respond to requests for water samples to be taken from private water supplies
- Respond to work requests in connection with Private Water Supplies, including the regular sampling and evaluation of results
- Undertake such technical or other investigations as required to seek to assess the cause of any issues involving poor water quality
- Identify, investigate and assess private distribution systems as required by the legislation
- Compile and send out annual PWS Questionnaire, log results
- Complete the annual return of statistics to the Drinking Water Inspectorate within the timescale required
- Carry out functions relating to delivery of the Council's statutory air quality duties
- Undertake duties in relation to the Council's energy efficiency measures
- Assist the Sustainability Manager in reacting to work requests in connection with land drainage and flooding issues
- Undertake such technical or other flood alleviation investigations as required
- Carry out the land drainage functions of the Council as a Land Drainage Authority under the Land Drainage Act 1991
- Communicate with members of the Council and professional and administrative officers internally, and with members of the public, contractors, Essex County Council and other local authorities and agencies externally
- Using the land Charges Information Systems, carry out Contaminated Land, Radon and other relevant Searches, ensuring that deadlines are met
Our ideal Technical Officer will have the below skills and experience;
- Good general education to include Maths, English, Chemistry and Biology
- Experience in using and maintaining Excel spreadsheets, Access databases, letter and report writing
- Water sampling experience (desirable)
- Valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
- Enforcement experience
- Knowledge of local authority and water authority
- Proven analytical skills
- Ability to undertake investigations .and to work in a logical manner
- Ability to understand and interpret relevant legislation
- Strong team working skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 14th February 2019
It is expected that the Interviews will be held week commencing: 25th February 2019
So if this sounds like the role for you and you would like to join our team as our Technical Officer then please click 'Apply' today
The role is a part time, permanent position working 18.5 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary pro rata of GBP22,632 to 27,636 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.
About the Technical Officer role
The role also includes undertaking investigations into land drainage and flooding issues and answering land charge searches relating to environmental matters. You may also be requested to assist professional staff from time to time in carrying out their functions within Environmental Health.
You should have some knowledge of water supplies, be enthusiastic about learning more and have a logical approach to conducting investigations. You will be part of a team but, using your own vehicle, you will also be working on your own in the district for part of the time.
In return we offer excellent benefits including;
- Competitive salary pro rata of GBP22,632 to GBP27,636 per annum
- Flexible working
- Free parking
- Local government pension scheme
- Childcare Voucher Scheme
- Learning and development for all staff
- Staff discounts at local businesses
- Staff recognition schemes
- Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership
- Pleasant Spacious Offices, located close to the town centre with public gardens and parks opposite
Your duties as our Technical Officer will include;
- Plan and undertake monthly routine sampling regime and also respond to requests for water samples to be taken from private water supplies
- Respond to work requests in connection with Private Water Supplies, including the regular sampling and evaluation of results
- Undertake such technical or other investigations as required to seek to assess the cause of any issues involving poor water quality
- Identify, investigate and assess private distribution systems as required by the legislation
- Compile and send out annual PWS Questionnaire, log results
- Complete the annual return of statistics to the Drinking Water Inspectorate within the timescale required
- Carry out functions relating to delivery of the Council's statutory air quality duties
- Undertake duties in relation to the Council's energy efficiency measures
- Assist the Sustainability Manager in reacting to work requests in connection with land drainage and flooding issues
- Undertake such technical or other flood alleviation investigations as required
- Carry out the land drainage functions of the Council as a Land Drainage Authority under the Land Drainage Act 1991
- Communicate with members of the Council and professional and administrative officers internally, and with members of the public, contractors, Essex County Council and other local authorities and agencies externally
- Using the land Charges Information Systems, carry out Contaminated Land, Radon and other relevant Searches, ensuring that deadlines are met
Our ideal Technical Officer will have the below skills and experience;
- Good general education to include Maths, English, Chemistry and Biology
- Experience in using and maintaining Excel spreadsheets, Access databases, letter and report writing
- Water sampling experience (desirable)
- Valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
- Enforcement experience
- Knowledge of local authority and water authority
- Proven analytical skills
- Ability to undertake investigations .and to work in a logical manner
- Ability to understand and interpret relevant legislation
- Strong team working skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 14th February 2019
It is expected that the Interviews will be held week commencing: 25th February 2019
So if this sounds like the role for you and you would like to join our team as our Technical Officer then please click 'Apply' today