Highways/Public Rights of Way Officer

Highways Officer, Project Support, GIS Database, Public Rights of Way, Definitive Map

My client, a leader in the Public sector, is seeking a Highways Officer to work from its Cambridgeshire offices.

The post holder will be responsible for the following:

* Ensuring that the legal records of Public Rights of Way, the Definitive Map and Statement and other Highway Records are accurate,current and legal so contributing effectively to the quality of life for the people of Cambridgeshire
* Assisting in the management, development, commissioning and maintenance of the County Council's Transport and Waste Assets and Records to support effective prioritisation with limited resources and value for money.
* Providing professional and technical advice, support and capacity in relation to delivering the Council and Directorate's objectives through joined-up service planning, community engagement and the flexible use of resources.

Knowledge and Experience

Service Knowledge:
Knowledge and demonstrable experience of working in a service directly related to Highways, Transportation or Waste services or records.
Good detailed understanding of the purpose and working of Assets and Commissioning

Legislation:
Good knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and policy appropriate to Definitive Map and PROW access work
Good knowledge of the structure and organisation within PROW access at local and national level

Delivery:
Demonstrable track record of successful working in a related service delivery role.
Knowledge and experience of delivering services in line with an agreed Service Plan.
Experience of researching historic documents

Project management:
Good track record of working on project teams, taking responsibility for the management of key aspects of work.
Experience of managing and implementing projects to required quality, time and cost targets.
Knowledge of how to design and develop projects

Enquiries and Complaints:
Experience of dealing with and responding to complex enquiries and complaints

Coaching staff:
Knowledge and experience of imparting knowledge to other staff,

Communication:
Knowledge and experience of representing a business area and service with elected members, senior officers and key stakeholders.
Knowledge and experience of providing technical advice to parish/district councils, many of whom may not have a technical background.

Good level of IT knowledge and skills
Experience in taking Orders to public inquiry
Practical experience of commenting on Planning applications
Ability to identify, map and set out legal and physical boundaries
Knowledge and experience of effective partnership working

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