Area Officer
Employer:North Somerset Council | Development & Environment
Reference:DARE800
Published:Wed 22/02/2012 01:00 AM
Closing date:Wed 07/03/2012 17:00 PM
Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position
Hours:37 hours per week
Salary:Starting salary: JG6:- £22,221 p.a.
CRB check:Yes
Location:Based at Castlewood, Clevedon

The council has a corporate priority to improve and enhance the maintenance of its Street Scene.
We are looking for an Area Officer to assist in developing our services to meet the challenges of our highways, waste and ground maintenance targets. The postholder will be part of a team formed to improve the local Street Scene services provided to the public of North Somerset.
Applicants will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of one or more of the following disciplines: Highways Maintenance, Waste Management or Grounds Maintenance. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated with good organisational skills and able to work to tight deadlines. You must also be able to effectively communicate standards required of others, and to provide a lead on the service.
For further information about the vacancy, please download the application pack and job description and person specification below.
If you require any further information about the duties and responsibilities of the post, please contact Paul Smart, Area Manager or Fay Powell, Senior Area Officer on 01934 888 802 for an informal discussion.
This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to a standard Criminal Records Bureau check.
Anticipated interview date: To be confirmed
Equal Opportunities
The benefits of working for North Somerset Council:
- Final salary pension
- Generous holidays
- Travel allowances
- A strong commitment to work-life balance
- All the benefits of a best practice employer
- A diverse organisation with opportunities for career development
- Flexible working times – including flexi-time, part-time, job share, term-time only
North Somerset Council is an equal opportunities employer
We welcome applications from all sections of our community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
North Somerset Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Other Attributes
- Keywords: area, officer
- Sector: Local Government
- Occupations: Environmental/Conservation, Waste Management, Transport
- Location: North Somerset
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