Job Description
Are you passionate about the environment? Do you want to make a difference to the water management of the Somerset Levels and surrounding areas?
We want to hear from you. The IDB is looking for a Compliance/Enforcement Officer to join our Development Control Team to assist in monitoring and compliance check structures along our rhyne network. This work will require recognising potential flood risk arising from structures and identifying responsible parties and taking appropriate actions to remediate flood risks.
About us:
The Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium is the organisation that manages the operations and affairs of three Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) in Somerset. The main activities of the Boards are to manage water levels and Flood Risk for the protection of people, property and the environment.
With the support of our Engineers, the Development Control Team works with Developers to mitigate the impact that development has on flood risk areas and monitors work in or near watercourses. We work closely with local authorities across the Boards area.
Job Description:
The focus of this role is to ensure that our Boards can continue to effectively manage flood risk following development across the Boards areas. We are looking for someone who can work well in a team, has strong administration skills and experience as well as interpersonal skills for engaging with customers.
If successful you will manage the enforcement of our byelaws for all Boards within the Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium (SDBC).
Working alongside an experienced team you will:
Be familiar with the planning application and land drainage consents process for working on or adjacent to watercourses,
Carry out compliance checks of consented and unconsented work,
Communicate and negotiate with developers and customers to resolve potential breaches,
ensure that any unconsented works adjacent to, or in, any ordinary watercourse within the Boards’ Districts, are remediated appropriately and promptly so that there is no long-term impact on the working of the drainage system and does not compromise the environment
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain further knowledge and experience on water management and development within flood risk areas.
This post is Full Time based from our office in Highbridge, with site visits across the Boards areas forming part of the role, with approximately half of the time in the office an half on site depending on needs.
Experience and Skills
BTEC Level 3 in Construction & the Built Environment, Civil Engineering or equivalent A-levels in a Civil Engineering related subject, or be able to demonstrate similar levels of competence through relevant experience. Knowledge and understanding of planning and consenting legislation, codes of practice, construction and H&S Legislation, national and local guidance and best practice.
Experience and knowledge of flood risk management, water level management or land drainage work
Knowledge of Sustainable Urban Drainage Techniques.
Experience with sustainable and environmentally sound construction techniques.
Some experience of the hydrology of small catchments and the hydraulic design of systems and structures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills supported by a good level of administration experience.
Good negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills
Sound knowledge of IT including Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
A Valid Driving Licence
Experience or demonstrable knowledge in Health & Safety legislation and procedures.
In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes
A competitive salary dependant on experience
A Local Government pension scheme
Generous Annual Leave
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,598.00-£32,061.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
We want to hear from you. The IDB is looking for a Compliance/Enforcement Officer to join our Development Control Team to assist in monitoring and compliance check structures along our rhyne network. This work will require recognising potential flood risk arising from structures and identifying responsible parties and taking appropriate actions to remediate flood risks.
About us:
The Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium is the organisation that manages the operations and affairs of three Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) in Somerset. The main activities of the Boards are to manage water levels and Flood Risk for the protection of people, property and the environment.
With the support of our Engineers, the Development Control Team works with Developers to mitigate the impact that development has on flood risk areas and monitors work in or near watercourses. We work closely with local authorities across the Boards area.
Job Description:
The focus of this role is to ensure that our Boards can continue to effectively manage flood risk following development across the Boards areas. We are looking for someone who can work well in a team, has strong administration skills and experience as well as interpersonal skills for engaging with customers.
If successful you will manage the enforcement of our byelaws for all Boards within the Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium (SDBC).
Working alongside an experienced team you will:
Be familiar with the planning application and land drainage consents process for working on or adjacent to watercourses,
Carry out compliance checks of consented and unconsented work,
Communicate and negotiate with developers and customers to resolve potential breaches,
ensure that any unconsented works adjacent to, or in, any ordinary watercourse within the Boards’ Districts, are remediated appropriately and promptly so that there is no long-term impact on the working of the drainage system and does not compromise the environment
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain further knowledge and experience on water management and development within flood risk areas.
This post is Full Time based from our office in Highbridge, with site visits across the Boards areas forming part of the role, with approximately half of the time in the office an half on site depending on needs.
Experience and Skills
BTEC Level 3 in Construction & the Built Environment, Civil Engineering or equivalent A-levels in a Civil Engineering related subject, or be able to demonstrate similar levels of competence through relevant experience. Knowledge and understanding of planning and consenting legislation, codes of practice, construction and H&S Legislation, national and local guidance and best practice.
Experience and knowledge of flood risk management, water level management or land drainage work
Knowledge of Sustainable Urban Drainage Techniques.
Experience with sustainable and environmentally sound construction techniques.
Some experience of the hydrology of small catchments and the hydraulic design of systems and structures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills supported by a good level of administration experience.
Good negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills
Sound knowledge of IT including Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
A Valid Driving Licence
Experience or demonstrable knowledge in Health & Safety legislation and procedures.
In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes
A competitive salary dependant on experience
A Local Government pension scheme
Generous Annual Leave
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,598.00-£32,061.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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