Technical Officer

Chelmsford City Council is looking to recruit a Technical Officer to help deliver our Parks and Green Spaces Service, supporting the safe, efficient and effective delivery of grounds maintenance, public rights of way work and service improvement projects.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on live projects with experienced colleagues, gain insight into public services and local government and enhance skills for a successful career.

We are seeking a motivated individual who has excellent attention to detail who are able to:
• manage compliance and have oversight of the health and safety and performance/quality control systems across the Service, including planning and managing mandatory training programmes
• supervise the public right of way maintenance teams
• project manage/commission medium sized projects across the service

We are looking for someone with good knowledge of health and safety, risk management and relevant legislation. Technical knowledge of horticulture, landscape design and management is also required. The successful applicant will be confident using IT systems and online applications, including GIS mapping or CAD systems. They will also have experience of collating data, undertaking audits, managing contractors and supporting customers to achieve positive outcomes.
Excellent team working and inter-personal skills is extremely important, as this role involves frequent liaison with operational staff, volunteers, other officers and residents.

This role is primarily office based with frequent site visits and some practical work on site. This will require some form of personal transport provided by the post holder although there are pool cars available for use when available.

Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.

As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit: https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.