Flood Risk and Sustainable Drainage Technician
Job description
About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technician to join our Flood Risk and
Sustainable Drainage team. You will be part of a team that supports the delivery of statutory functions across Powys as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) and the Sustainable Drainage Approval Body (SAB). The role will be involved in a variety of interesting areas of activity including recording information on flood events, assessing proposals to help reduce flood risk and working on schemes that help improve the lives of our residents, local businesses and visitors. The role is based in County Hall, Llandrindod Wells and the Council supports agile working that provides options for flexible working at home or other local council offices.
About you:
We are seeking someone who is:
• friendly and able to work well in a team;
• enthusiastic, motivated and professional;
• organised, methodical and with an attention for detail;
• flexible and able to meet deadlines;
• a good oral and written communicator;
• happy using computer systems;
• pleasant and helpful when dealing with members of the public;
• able to understand technical aspects of drainage and flooding.
What you will do:
• Collect and enter data into our computer systems to ensure it remains up to date and relevant;
• Produce reports and data exports from our computer systems for our use and to share with key partners;
• Work with geographical information systems [GIS] to map data;
• Receive and process applications for consents, licences etc;
• Respond to searches in relation to property purchases;
• Assess consultation submissions and prepare responses e.g. planning
applications
• Gather information on significant flood events and prepare reports on those
events,
• Support the development of schemes to support flooding and drainage
strategies;
• Assist in preparing reports and policy documents;
• Provide technical support on the use of our computer systems.