Flood Engagement & Resilience Officer

Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council invites applications for a Flood Engagement Officer within the Infrastructure Planning Team in the Environment and Transport Department. You will support flood risk management, engage with residents, promote resilience and riparian responsibilities, and aid in delivering the authority's flood risk actions.

You will carry out site visits, liaise with residents, contractors and landowners, coordinate engagement activities, and write reports for timely decision-making

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ 4 or equivalent in a relevant subject (i.e. BTEC Higher in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification) or experience that meets the essential requirement.
• Be able to successfully engage with customers / clients / stakeholders, including attending and producing materials for meetings, exhibitions etc. and liaising with Elected Members.
• Have some knowledge and preferably experience of Flood Risk Management, and or water environmental management.
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills, including being able to provide relevant, concise written advice and negotiate successful outcomes.
• Be able to work to tight timescales and to agreed targets.
• Hold a full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle. Ability to travel across the County as required.

Responsibilities

• This role will involve working alongside colleagues in the Flood Risk Management team, assisting in delivering the Council’s statutory role as Lead Local Flood Authority.
• Carry out site visits and site meetings with residents, contractors, developers, land owners etc to investigate flooding enquiries and report on suspected unauthorised activity relating to ordinary watercourses.
• Assist in enforcement and represent the Council in any associated court proceedings where appropriate.
• Coordinate engagement activities with various stakeholders and communicate technical advice to Members, partners and the public in an easy to understand format.
• Write reports where appropriate and manage your own workload to meet deadlines.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in Civil Engineering

Job description

Leicestershire County Council invites applications for a Flood Engagement Officer within the Infrastructure Planning Team in the Environment and Transport Department. You will support flood risk management, engage with residents, promote resilience and riparian responsibilities, and aid in delivering the authority's flood risk actions.

You will carry out site visits, liaise with residents, contractors and landowners, coordinate engagement activities, and write reports for timely decision-making