Technical Officer Level 3 – (70000001913)

Job Description

Job title: Technical Officer Level 3 – (70000001913)
Job Category: Technical
Location: Mold Road, Alltami, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 6LG, Flintshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Salary: £19.00 per hour
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Senior Technical & Performance Manager and any other allocated service area, to provide support to the Service�s operational areas to support the Authority
efficiency and compliance within all of the services functions. To provide wide-ranging technical support and engineering advice to all of the services within the Streetscene & Transportation Portfolio.
2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
2.1 Contribute to the development and implementation of Health & Safety and Welfare policies and Safe Working arrangements operated by the service to ensure both compliance with statutory obligations and the health and wellbeing of the workforce, staff and contractors engaged by the Council and members of the public coming into contact with these operations. 2.2 To ensure that the service adheres with all policies and procedures both Council and service specific, and monitor and report on their effectiveness.
2.3 Supervise major contract works on site to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents and Health and Safety Regulations, in order that approved standards are achieved and that the work is carried out in a safe and proper manner for all allocated resources. Act as Lead Auditor to Manage and maintain the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System to ensure compliance across all Streetscene and Transportation Service Areas.
2.4 Conduct site investigations with North Wales Police at the location of all fatal road collisions in Flintshire and produce a report identifying the existing highway conditions and propose potential remedial measures wherever deemed necessary. Process and analyse road accident data received from North Wales Police to identify trends and develop and implement engineering measures and monitor the effectiveness to ensure that WG casualty reduction targets are meet within set timescales. Undertake site investigation across the highway network and identify measures to improve deficient skid resistant values in accordance with the current county SCRIM policy on those sites identified as having deficient values.
2.5 Undertake the Facilities Management of Alltami Depot through the use of approved contractors. Ensure that all security and fire systems are fully operational and fit for purpose at all times to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all users of Alltami Depot. Page 2 of 5
2.6 Ensure that the general/principal inspections of highway structures are undertaken on all bridges and other highway structures and the results are accurately recorded within the relevant databases so that the Council can quantify their assets liabilities and publish performance indicators, together with the procurement of the services of consultants to carry out major principal bridge inspections as required.
2.7 Prepare and evaluate detailed specifications for works, plant and equipment, the drawings and plans for major schemes, annual tenders and specialist contract documentation for all aspects of the Streetscene & Transportation operations to ensure compliance with the relevant standards and Council policies, including the process of demand planning and procurement of resources.
2.8 Facilitate and undertake on-site measurements, inspections, verify works and prepare claims for income, (both internal and external), including those for works successfully won in competition to ensure that all contracted and tendered sums are duly received, working closely with staff involved in the execution of these works, and customers agents as appropriate, to ensure compliance with the drawings, specifications and working processes in the case of major works.
2.9 To develop, implement and monitor Traffic Management and Engineering schemes, including Traffic Regulation Orders, design of traffic signs and road markings, Accident Investigation and Prevention (AIP) schemes, Speed Management, Local Road Safety Schemes, Safer Routes in the Community Schemes ensuring compliance with current legislation, guidelines and specifications and to assess the suitability of the design of Traffic Management Schemes and Approval of 3rd Party Engineering schemes submitted in respect of both the existing highway network and new developments for both internal and external clients.
2.10 Facilitate and support the local and national monitoring of the performance of the Streetscene and Transportation service provision, reporting outcomes through relevant performance management systems as required during the year to ensure an effective service delivery and continuous improvement, including the control of quality management systems within the service.
2.11 Preparation of service wide schedules to ensure compliance with the relevant standards and Council Policies. Use of software products to assist in the preparation work schedules, public transport routes, contract drawings, technical documents and GIS databases to record all assets and details of monitoring and maintenance regimes undertaken associated with statutory duties. Evaluate and monitor information on the database to identify work required to assets. Deploying and ensuring the maintenance of hardware and equipment across the Streetscene & Transportation service area.
2.12 Respect their colleagues and understand and adhere to the corporate value of dignity at work. Support all teams with which contact is made in achieving the service�s objectives, and to carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade, skills, abilities and purpose of the post, as directed by the linemanager.
5 3. JOB CONTEXT The Streetscene and Transportation Portfolio operates within the Environment Directorate and provides the necessary technical expertise and resource to carry out an integrated provision, delivering the following services:
Highway Maintenance
Grounds Maintenance
Cleansing
Waste Services
Fleet Maintenance and Management
Civil Enforcement
Transportation
Bereavement Services The service will operate within a highly controlled and closely monitored environment which will link to a strategy of continuous improvement for service provision. The post holder will be a key member of the team responsible for delivering a wide range of essential services in an efficient and cost effective manner The Service operates a quality management environment. Consequently, performance monitoring and management are important features of the job and link with the Welsh Assembly Government Strategy of continuous improvement. The post will support the Streetscene & Transportation division in developing and maintaining good working relationships with other Directorates and external customers, this will assist with meeting the Council’s objectives and key priorities especially “Safe and Clean Neighbourhoods” and “Protecting our Future Way of Life”.
4. CONTACTS Internal Service Managers – Policy direction, guidance, information and advice Departmental staff at all levels – Service management, career development, retention, recruitment, establishing good working relationships to enable best practice to be achieved and to discuss operational matters Trade Unions – Industrial relations Elected members – Consultation Liaison and Advice Personnel/HR – To discuss personnel matters External Other Local Authorities – Consultation, liaison, Benchmarking and Best Practice Enforcement Agencies – Enquiries, investigation, inspections General Public – Enquiries, consultation, complaints, reports Suppliers – Co-ordination, consultation Contractors / Consultants / Agency Staff – Support as appropriate
5 5. ORGANISATION 6. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE The postholder is expected to be an Incorporated Engineer, hold an HND in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 5 years� experience or NVQ Level 5 in a technical discipline, or demonstrable experience and knowledge in engineering or a technical subject. The postholder should have a broad knowledge across multiple specialist areas in respect of the service and able to demonstrate and use technical skills in their approach to work. The postholder should have attained minimum ILM Level 3.
The postholder should have experience in the application of robust professional standards, and have a working understanding of relevant legislation. The postholder must be able to demonstrate well developed organisational skills allied with enthusiastic interpersonal skills to undertake the role with a strong emphasis on team working, as well as an ability to work on own initiative. They should have excellent numeracy and IT skills. The postholder will be able to demonstrate computer literacy and significant Project Management experience or/and recognised qualification. The postholder must be able to demonstrate continuing professional development.
7. DIMENSIONS Financial Staff Numbers Permanent Staff – None Statistics Page 5 of 5 8. VERIFICATION Date of implementation of evaluation: