Technical Officer Level 2 - (70000001912)

Page 1 of 5 FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Technical Officer (Level 2) PORTFOLIO: Streetscene & Transportation JOB HOLDER: EMPLOYEE No.: REPORTS TO: Senior Technical & Performance Manager 1. 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�s 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 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 Conduct feasibility studies and surveys to determine the appropriate preparation of outline plans for preferred options for infrastructure developments. Support promotional campaigns for corporate strategies for the Authority. Appraise the provision and maintenance of service specific facilities within the County. 2.4 Prepare and evaluate detailed specifications for works, plant and equipment, the drawings and plans for minor schemes, annual tenders and specialist contract documentation for all aspects of the Streetscene & Transportation operations, compliant with the relevant standards and Council policies, including the process of demand planning and procurement of resources. 2.5 Carry out 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 minor works. Appraise map based schedules and plans to advise on conformity of contractors or the general public, maintaining databases and reporting reports on highways assets. Analyse reports accident data to identify and inform of engineering measures to reduce accidents. Investigate complaints raised by members of the public regarding engineering matters by advising them of their responsibilities and recommending solutions. 2.6 Collect and interpret data, and present findings (including case-work), on stakeholder�s usage patterns, behaviours and contraventions, along with proposed minor development projects, to relevant bodies or Officers for consideration. Page 2 of 5 2.7 Provide advice and guidance on procurement to Streetscene officers for a common and consistent approach to ensure procurement is effective in accordance with legal requirements, E. U. legislation, Council standards and procedures. Prepare Bills of Quantities and compile tender documentation based on the appropriate Methods of Measurement, Specification, drawings and Conditions of Contract, to enable contractors to submit tenders. 2.8 Supervise minor contract works on-site to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents and Health & Safety Regulations, in order that approved standards are achieved and that the work is carried out in a safe and proper manner to any resources allocated. Facilitate a consistent approach for all new and existing processes ensuring up-to-date and relevant inspections and procedures are maintained across the Streetscene & Transportation Service Area, assisting managers and Team Leaders in Quality and Environmental Management compliance. 2.9 To develop, recommend, 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 To act as System Administrator and oversee the development of bespoke software and databases to ensure that the systems are functional, accurate and accessible at all times. Lead on cross departmental projects associated to tailoring modules to the needs of the relevant service areas. 2.11 Undertake site measurements on Waste Management sites and provide technical support to the Fleet Manager to ensure compliance with the legal, professional and technical requirements of the Authority�s Operators Licence. Design, maintain and analyse procedures to monitor all Street Works activities and provide comprehensive reports, documentation and statistical analysis (manually and by computer systems) to enable assessments of statutory undertakers performance. 2.12 Analyse and appraise proposed minor development projects for potential issues to ensure compliance with national design standards and specifications, issuing temporary traffic orders and Private Street Works licenses, and prepare relevant legal documentation orders for authorisation. Monitor all notices issued by public utilities under the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991 and the Traffic Management Act 2004 for accuracy and technical compliance. Approval of notices issue non-conformity notices to public utilities to ensure that the Authority�s statutory and regulatory duties as Highways and Traffic Authority are satisfactory and effectively discharged. 2.13 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. 2.14 Preparation of service wide schedules to ensure compliance with the relevant standards and the Authority�s 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 and Transportation service area. 2.15 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. Page 3 of 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 Page 4 of 5 5. ORGANISATION 6. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE The postholder is expected to hold an HNC in a technical discipline or NVQ Level 4 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, including a Transport Manager�s Certificate of Professional Competence or (CPC) or Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC), in respect of the service and able to demonstrate and use technical skills in their approach to work. The postholder should have experience in the use of design standards. 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 well developed numeracy, IT and Project Management skills. The postholder will be able to demonstrate computer literacy and the ability to use technical engineering software applications to a complex level. The postholder must be able to demonstrate continuing professional development, including the expectation that they will work through the Technical Officers Career Grade, and attain Level 3 Qualifications before progressing. 7. DIMENSIONS Financial Staff Numbers Permanent Staff - None Statistics Page 5 of 5 8. VERIFICATION Date of implementation of evaluation: ������������������������ I agree that this is a true and proper reflection of the job. SIGNED: ���.�������....���. (Postholder) �������� (Date) ���.�������....���. (Manager) �������� (Date) ���.�������....���. (Chief Officer) �������� (Date) Stephen O Jones ANALYST�S INITIALS