Corby Borough Council – Job Description
Planning TechnicianService Area: / Planning and Environmental Services
Reports To: / Principal Planner (Local Plans)
Responsible For: / N/A
Scale: / Scale 5 to SO1
Overall Job Purpose:
The post holder will be employed within the Planning and Environmental Services and be responsible to the Principal Planner (Local Plans) for the provision of technical duties in support of the professional planning staff to ensure the service meets the Council’s statutory and non-statutory planning responsibilities efficiently whilst maintaining a strong customer focus.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
(This list contains the main duties and responsibilities of the post holder but it is not an exhaustive list)
1. To prepare, design and provide a wide range of technical mapping requirements using Geographical Information System software, in either hard copy or electronic format
2. To create, maintain and upgrade a range of digital spatial data sets, including digitising and data entry of attribute information and metadata such as the Local Plan.
3. The monitoring of industrial, commercial, housing, population and employment information including census matters and provide input into consultant/government studies
4. To assist with organising and carrying out public participation and consultation events on planning policy proposals
5. To prepare plans and other material for Committee agendas, meetings and public inquiries and to assist with organising meetings, including creation of graphical information, setting up presentation software and equipment
6. Ordnance Survey Authority Liaison Officer in advising all GIS users on the Mapping Service Agreement terms and conditions including the observation of copyright and correct payments of royalties and to monitor the use of OS mapping under theMapping Satellite Outlet Agreement.
7. To administer Street Naming and Numbering process in line with statutory obligations, including consultations and liaison with all interested parties.
8. Raise the awareness / skill levels of all staff in the practical use of information technology, such as the Department’s GIS software applications and its potential uses, including the daily support of these users.
9. Represent the Principal Planner at meetings, with Officers of other Authorities and other stakeholder’s e.g. technical user groups.
10. General enquiries relating to the departments function
11. Carry out other reasonable duties to the above, within the overall job purpose as directed by the Principal Planner.
NOTES
Please note that some of the above duties will be commensurate with the grade
Additional Information / Local Agreements attached to this post
Post holder must be willing to travel
Post holder must hold a valid driving licence
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Corby Borough Council – Person Specification
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience
Criteria /Skills, Knowledge, Experience etc
/ Essential / Desirable / Method of AssessmentEducation / Qualifications / Education to A-Level standard or NVQ level 3 / E / A
Planning technician qualification, sufficient relevant experience or working towards a degree in relevant subject e.g. town planning, information technology/computer graphics / D / A
Skills / Experience / Ability to work in a IT office environment / E / A/I
Experience in using computer spreadsheet and database packages / E / A/I
Familiarity with leading GIS software packages and with data capture/editing techniques / E / A/I
Knowledge of ESRI GIS technology and applications in CAPS UNI-form software / D / A/I
Minimum 1 years experience in planning practice environment / D / A/I
Ability to analyse and use data / E / A/I
Well organised and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines / E / A/I
Capable of initiative and contributing to team work / E / A/I
Good attention to detail and accuracy / E / A/I
Able to communicate relevant ideas to suit different audiences / customer needs / D / A/I
Use of time management skills / D / A/I
Miscellaneous / Willingness and commitment to continuing CPD / E / A/I
In business is focused on customer needs and able to work with this in mind / E / A/I
Capable of initiative and contributing to team work / E / A/I
Commitment to achieving improvements in work practices and in the quality of work / E / A/I
Flexible attitude, willing and able to adapt to change within the working environment / E / A/I
Evidence of self motivation from previous training embarked upon / D / A/I
Awareness of what represents customer care / D / A/I
Willing to share knowledge with, and learn from colleagues / D / A/I
Creative and innovative approach to problem solving / D / A/I
Full valid driving licence and access to vehicle / E / A
A = Application | I = Interview
Progression Bars for Post of Planning Technician
Progression in grade dependent on minimum entry requirement PLUS:
Scale 5 (sp pt 22-25)
Education to A-Level standard or NVQ level 3
Scale 6 (sp pt 26-28)
As above plus:
Desirable criteria 1-10 of the person specification including minimum 1 years experience in planning practice environment.
SO1 (sp pt 29- 31)
As for above plus minimum 2 years experience in planning practice environment
Notes
· This should be read in conjunction with the Person Specification overleaf
· Appointment to grade and spinal point within a grade is dependent upon the qualification/experience offered by the candidate
· Progression through grade dependent on satisfying all the criteria stated and maintaining satisfactory performance in post
· Progression by annual increment within and across grades
· Progress to the next stage on the career grade progression is subject to the satisfactory completion of the career grade progression review and manager’s recommendation for promotion. Progression will take effect from the date that the necessary level of qualification and experience has been satisfied.