Seasonal Students, Flooding

Job Description

Duties will include carrying out and assisting staff in the inspection of watercourses throughout the Council area. Other duties may include assisting in the preparation and supervision of watercourse clearance and repair works, development control work and investigating, and reporting on, flood events.

Applicants must be able to cope with the demands of the post and effective computer skills are essential, as is the ability to work on your own initiative. There may also be the need to assist with design work, so applicants need to be conversant with Microsoft Office applications

The Individual

You must have, or be studying for, an appropriate qualification in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) preferably, but not essential.

A full driving licence is essential.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Peter Dickson, Interim Flooding Manager on 01738 477278.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

At PKC our values and behaviours  influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

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