Job Details
Reporting to the Network Condition Lead Consultant, the Technician role is within the Roads Network Management section of Roads & Transportation Services, Fife Council.
The main purpose of the role is to provide technical support and assist in the network management of Fife’s roads infrastructure.
Tasks Include
1. Investigating and identifying technical solutions for specific roads related problems.
2. Preparing technical plans, maps and diagrams relating to the functions of the team including the use of GIS and CAD.
3. Maintaining effective control on delegated budgets.
4. Researching and preparing reports for the Lead Consultant, working groups or Committees on technical, financial, performance and Service delivery issues.
5. Investigating and drafting responses to internal and external customer enquiries and other correspondence.
The Person
6. You should be educated to SCQF level 5, which includes National 5 or SVQ level 2 or Standard Grades at credit level including Maths and English at level 3 or above, or equivalent
7. You should be able to work as part of a team as well as being able to work independently with minimum supervision.
8. You must be able to travel across Fife at short notice.
9. You should have good numerical skills, be able to prepare cost estimates, contract documentation and manage budgets for small scale projects.
10. You should be familiar with the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, regarding the management and maintenance of roads related structural assets.
11. An understanding of Civil Engineering and roads maintenance.
The job profile indicates the main responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive statement. It will be subject to review and may be amended from time to time.
As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a “blended working” arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required.
While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations in Fife as required