Planning Systems Assistant: Data, GIS & Process Improvement

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

27 days annual leave (rising to 32)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a Planning System Analyst Assistant to support, maintain and improve Planning Development Management systems and processes. You will work with the Planning System Analyst to ensure accurate data handling and efficient service delivery, with opportunities to engage in system upgrades, GIS data creation and GDPR-compliant information management.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary in Local Government Grade 4, and a path within Planning Development

Qualifications

• GCSEs A-C including English Language.
• Working towards a BTEC National in Public Administration or NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Experience dealing with members of the public over the telephone in an office environment.
• Experience of working with IT systems and software packages designed to support service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade Planning and Building Control software systems.
• Assist with system integration, data management, performance reporting and customer insight activities.
• Contribute to projects that improve service delivery, efficiency and the customer experience.
• Input and maintain accurate data within planning systems to support the processing of planning applications and related functions in line with statutory requirements.
• Create spatial data using the Planning Development Management GIS system.
• Use a range of specialist systems to support communications, advertising and records management requirements.
• Ensure information is managed, published and maintained in line with GDPR requirements.

Skills

IT systems experience

Public customer service

Data entry

Education

GCSEs A-C including English

BTEC National or NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Tools

Planning GIS system

Job description

Durham County Council is seeking a Planning System Analyst Assistant to support, maintain and improve Planning Development Management systems and processes. You will work with the Planning System Analyst to ensure accurate data handling and efficient service delivery, with opportunities to engage in system upgrades, GIS data creation and GDPR-compliant information management.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary in Local Government Grade 4, and a path within Planning Development