Street Works Technician S50’s

Job Description

Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location : County Hall, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £11.39
1. Administer the Section 50 application and licencing process and support technical elements of Street Works processes and the administration of Skips and Scaffolds using a combination of technical knowledge, bespoke ICT systems and interpersonal skills.
2. Provide basic technical advice, prepare licence application packs and provide support to members of the public, applicants, and external organisations, eg Parish and Town Councils, private developers, businesses etc. in respect of making a Section 50 application.
3. Ensure, under supervision of senior colleagues, that the statutory requirements for the application of a Section 50 licence are met and Senior Officers have the required information to authorise a Street Works licence.
4. Record and keep Section 50 licence correspondence, update the appropriate databases and/or administration system as this information may be required in the event of a technical or legal dispute.
5. Administer the Section 50 defect registration process, reinstatement and overrun process to ensure that applicants and licence holders are made aware of any licencing offences.
6. Undertake technical functions for the team, eg record Section 58’s, Skips and Scaffolds and assist with Section 50 bond processes when required.
7. Record and register Section 50 work notifications using a combination of Street Manager and appropriate API software, record all licenced works and reinstatements on the Highway authorities Street Works Register and details for Highway licenced works.
8. Send weekly updates on the status of Section 50 licence packs that are outstanding and reminders as to when packs and licences are required by.
9. Ensure that Operating procedures are kept up to date.
10. Research and collate financial and statistical information and Section 50 data for the Street Works Service Manager and Principal Street Works Officer to assist with updating service and business plans. Assist other staff and service areas to compile results of customer questionnaires, surveys and consultation exercises.
11. Provide assistance and cover for colleagues during periods of absence.