Hertford (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£30,559 progressing to £33,366
Job Title: Water Officer
Starting Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366
Hours: 37.0
Location: Hertford
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Community Protection
About the team
Working within Technical Services department of Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service managing a team of hydrant inspectors who will carry out the routine inspections of 20,000 fire hydrants
This team works with Local Planning Authorities and Water undertakers on the need for additional water supplies required during the growth and development of housing, and businesses across Hertfordshire
Working directly with internal departments to develop and streamline workloads, including operational crews, digital services, and transport.
About the role
About you
To be considered for this role you will need to meeting the following criteria:
This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS8 job profile. Please locate this via:
Job profiles - Operational services
To hear more about this opportunity please contact JOHN.WILDING@HERTFORDSHIRE.GOV.UK for an informal discussion about the role.
Interview Date: week commencing 31st March 2025
Benefits of working for us
How to apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Driving required
You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
Starting Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366
Hours: 37.0
Location: Hertford
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Community Protection
About the team
Working within Technical Services department of Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service managing a team of hydrant inspectors who will carry out the routine inspections of 20,000 fire hydrants
This team works with Local Planning Authorities and Water undertakers on the need for additional water supplies required during the growth and development of housing, and businesses across Hertfordshire
Working directly with internal departments to develop and streamline workloads, including operational crews, digital services, and transport.
About the role
- Manage the provision of an effective hydrant system & computerised water systems
- Manage the Water Budget for the Technical Services & daily activity of the team
- Deal with enquiries from key stakeholders & be the liaison officer for the County
About you
To be considered for this role you will need to meeting the following criteria:
- Knowledge & understanding of Fire Services Act 2004, Water Act, New Roads & Street Works Act & National Water UK Act.
- Excellent communications skills and work on own initiative.
- Work collaboratively and manage staff.
- Good understanding of plans and planning application.
This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS8 job profile. Please locate this via:
Job profiles - Operational services
To hear more about this opportunity please contact JOHN.WILDING@HERTFORDSHIRE.GOV.UK for an informal discussion about the role.
Interview Date: week commencing 31st March 2025
Benefits of working for us
How to apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Driving required
You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
Closing date: Sun 23/03/2025 at 00:00
Job reference: HCC27382