Technical Assistant

3 weeks ago

Caernarfon, United Kingdom Gwynedd Council Full time

Reference:
23-25839

Job title:
Technical Assistant

Directorate:
Highways, Engineering and YGC

Service:
Management Unit

Closing date:
15/02/2024 10:00

Job type/Hours:
Permanent | 37 Hour

Salary:
£29,269 - £31,364 a year

Pay Scale:
S2

Location(s):
Caernarfon

**Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package, for more information please click on this **Information Pack**

Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.

For further information about this post please contact David Harries on 01766 771000 ext 32184

Application forms and further details available from, Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH

Tel: 01286 679076

**CLOSING DATE: 10.00 AM, 15/02/2024**

**_

**Benefits of working for YGC**
- Here are some of the most popular benefits of working for YGC:_
- _ The option to work Part-time, and/or Job-share._
- _ Generous annual leave entitlement._
- _ Local Government Pension scheme._
- _ Cycle to Work Scheme, amongst many other benefits._

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Prioritise work within the work programme.
- Innovative thinker

DESIRABLE
- Work at public enquires and exhibitions and site work outside office of hours.

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

ESSENTIAL
- Relevant degree in Ecology / the Environment

DESIRABLE
- Previous Ecological / AHA (EIA) Training

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL
- Understanding of Ecological and Environmental matters in the construction field.

DESIRABLE
- Experience of working within European and National environmental legislation.
- Working in Environmental Consultancy or Planning.

SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL
- Expertise in ecological skills in the field

DESIRABLE
- Practical ability of AutoCAD and GIS

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL
Listening and Speaking - Entry Level
Able to pronounce the names of places and people correctly. Able to follow instructions and understand simple conversation through the medium of Welsh and English on familiar matters and respond to simple requests for information

Reading and Understanding - Entry Level

Writing - Entry Level
Able to write a simple message requesting or giving information about familiar everyday issues in the workplace.

**Purpose of the Post.**
- Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
- Develop personal ability in technical matters, mainly preparing illustrated plans and documents using various software packages.
- Undertake a leadership role in developing the Unit's staff and subordinate staff (Technicians) technical skills.
- Be part of a flexible project team and assist engineering and technical staff on projects.
- Assist in ensuring that YGC operates commercially and adapts itself to compete effectively.
- Commit fully to addressing the client's needs.
- If required, assist the Engineers Representative with their duties and building projects.
- To fulfil the requirements of health and safety and environment legislation.
- Assist the need for financial management as part of the project.

**Responsibility for functions**. e.g. staff, budgets, equipment
- Identify and retain the latest information about:

- current best practice in terms of designing matters
- Manage junior staff.
- Delegate on behalf of the manager in his/her absence.
- Ensure that YGC meets with the Council’s requirements.
- Ensure that all time-sheets and staff approvals are completed in accordance with YGC procedures.
- The post-holder will be expected to comply with Health and Safety requirements and to co-operate with YGC's Health and Safety representative.
- Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management standards and guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.

**Main Duties**
- Develop and maintain a professional relationship with clients
- Assist engineering and technical staff to complete projects including a variety of technical and administrative duties within the design office commensurate with the training, experience and competency of the post holder.
- Complete Highway Infrastructure Inspection Assessments and maintenance work.
- Supervise the financial, administrative and technical management of building work, research, assessment or maintenance works undertaken on behalf of the Client.
- Ensure that projects comply with health and safety and environmental legislation and regulations.
- Act as an inspector for work on building sites as necessary, and complete delegated responsibilities and duties appropriately.
- Operate and manage computer systems and software. Assist in developing software systems in YGC.
- Contact other services, statutory undertakers, other authorities, external

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