Technical Officer

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 10 and above (currently £30,030 per annum / £16.50 per hour) The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month's salary payment. Job purpose/about the role To provide competent technical solutions as part of a team investigating, appraising and assisting in the delivery of projects in order to manage and maintain the transport network in a safe and suitable condition. The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• HNC in Engineering discipline relevant to the department
• Full UK Driving Licence
  
  Proven ability to use a range of computer-based systems including Office 365 packages and Microsoft Teams
• Proven ability to take a logical and analytical approach to solving problems
• Proven ability to analyse different types of data and identify patterns and trends
• Experience writing complex reports on performance indicators which include analysis of different datasets
• Experience managing competing demands/priorities
• Proven ability to manage contracts and associated contractors
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Proven ability to manage a real time workload while delivering on key objectives
• Proven ability to provide professional advice and make effective decisions
• Proven ability to supervise site works and teams, Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
  
  Please see the Job Profile for further details.
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our pack. Flexible Working We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation. Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact . Armed Forces We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: . We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions. Guaranteed Interview Scheme We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:
• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)