Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
06/02/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 20/02/2018 12:00
Salary:
£26,822 - £29,323
Job Category:
Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks
Employment Location:
County Hall, Morpeth
Further Information
You will contribute to the development of sustainable drainage standards, in accordance with national guidance and local requirements and provide specialist sustainable flood risk management advice for all relevant planning applications.
You will undertake compliance monitoring of sustainable drainage systems, through regular site visits and inspections.
Liaise with developers prior to applications being submitted, providing advice on SUDS, where appropriate and keep up to date with the latest developments in drainage best practice and any changes to guidance and legislation.
You should have relevant experience or degree in a relevant subject, equivalent to level 6 in the National Qualification Framework and membership of a relevant professional organisation e.g. ICE, CIWEM.
Must hold a full British or EC driving licence.
The post is generally office based, with regular travel to application sites and flood risk sites including construction sites across the county.
Normal office hours with extended hours occasionally required for attendance at public meetings, exhibitions and for training.
Office based with some site investigations in all weathers, occasional contact with irate and distressed members of the public particularly those who have previously been flooded.
Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for a fully comprehensive list of duties and requirements.
Interviews to be held 1st March 2018.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.