Policy & Road Safety Technician

Job Vacancy

An HNC or equivalent level of qualification in an appropriate subject such as Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Road Safety etc. indicating the ability to analyse statistics, determine engineering solutions, survey and measure on site works.

The jobholder also requires an understanding of legal aspects of managing the public road network, experience of working to deadlines and reconciling a variety of interests.

Experience of using good verbal and written communication skills in order to report and negotiate is also essential.

An understanding of the accident statistics and CAD experience is required.

 

CLOSING DATE - Wednesday 9th October

INTERVIEW DATE - Thursday 17th October

 

Job Advert

Position Title: Policy & Road Safety Technician

Position Number: RDD0418

Directorate: Place

Location: Midlothian House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £28,984.95 per annum. 

 

Requirements

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. 

Additional Information

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.