Technician (Flood Risk Management Team) (35 hpw), Dingwall Council Offices - HGH19170

Highland Council; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Dingwall is seeking a Technician for the Flood Risk Management Team to deliver the Council’s Capital Programme of Flood Alleviation Schemes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Planning and knowledge of Flood Risk Management Legislation. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £31,486 - £34,925 and requires good IT skills in MS Office. The role is based at the Council Offices in Dingwall.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion policies

Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant Engineering, Planning (or similar) subject.
• Knowledge of Flood Risk Management Legislation.
• Good IT skills in MS Office including MS Project.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team delivering the Council’s Capital Programme of Flood Alleviation Schemes.
• Fulfill Local Authority duties under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009.

Skills

Knowledge of Flood Risk Management Legislation

Good IT skills in MS Office including MS Project

Valid driving licence

Education

Degree in relevant Engineering, Planning (or similar)

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Technician (Flood Risk Management Team)Location: Dingwall Council Offices
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £31,486 - £34,925Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Alan Fraser Tel: [phone]/Email: [e-mail]

Job Purpose: To work as part of a team delivering the Council’s Capital Programme of Flood Alleviation Schemes and fulfilling Local Authority duties under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Degree in relevant Engineering, Planning (or similar) subject.

Knowledge of Flood Risk Management Legislation.

Good IT skills in MS Office including MS Project

Valid driving licence.