PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: COUNTRYSIDE & ECONOMY ADVISER
Requirements / Essential / DesirableTECHNICAL/ PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS / · Practical conservation work and rural skills.
· Sound knowledge of environmental issues related to the conservation management of the countryside.
· Knowledge of government departments, agencies and other relevant organisations and their work including grant schemes, financial and regulatory procedures
· Degree or similar qualification in a subject relevant to the post (or several years directly relevant experience).
· Experience of liaising and negotiating with land managers, farmers and landowners.
· Supervision of contracts
· Enthusiasm and commitment for National Park purposes, environmental issues and rural well-being. / · Ability to make on-site assessment of land use and conservation issues.
· Computer skills, including GIS.
· Knowledge of livestock and dairy agricultural practices.
· Knowledge of land use issues and practices, particularly relevant to the Peak District.
· Knowledge of sustainable land use (energy, water & waste management and renewables)
· Experience of conservation work, preferably in upland areas.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Strategic direction
Level 2 / This competency is about developing and working within the strategy of the PDNPA. It includes:
· Developing the strategy and translating strategy into workable action plans and objectives
· Monitoring progress and identifying risks to achievement of plans
· Organising and delivering work within agreed plans
· Understanding how own work programme meets corporate objectives through the “Golden Thread” and delivering accordingly.
Working effectively
Level 2 / This competency relates to:
· Taking responsibility for own actions and decisions
· Working to quality standards
· Working effectively within resources
Working together
Level 2 / This competency is about:
· Building relationships, whether internally or externally.
· Having sufficient knowledge about the Authority to support collaborative working
Communicating
Level 2 / This competency relates to:
· The skill demonstrated in communicating with others verbally or in writing.
· Representing the Authority.
Continuous improvement
Level 1 / This competency is about continuous improvement including:
· Demonstrating initiative and innovation
· Responsiveness to change
· Sharing knowledge.
Serving our customers
Level 2 / This competency covers internal and external customer service, including:
· Responsiveness to customers
· Identifying and resolving customer service issues
· Developing better services/products
Developing self and others
Level 1 / This competency covers:
· Self-development
· Development of others
· Improving performance through coaching and feedback.
OTHER / Driving licence and access to a vehicle or the means to travel as required by the duties of the post.
*The Competency Framework document provides more details on the different levels for on going development once in post.
Selection Techniques to be used: Interview, presentation and field exercise
SLF/April 2014