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We are looking for a Technician to join us at West Sussex County Council, this role will be based at Chichester.

Salary: £ 22,369 to £24,496 per annum.
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Contract: 2X permanent positions.
Location: Chichester, hybrid working options available.
Interview Date: 23rd and 24th May 2023.

You must be able to travel throughout the County including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport.

Are you looking for a career in planning, transport planning, civil engineering, or planning policy? We are looking for a Technician to join our Planning Services team, delivering a customer-focused service.

As a Technician your work will be varied including;

• Responding to Local Land Charge searches,
• Highway boundary enquiries,
• Assess highway matters relating to small planning applications,
• Calculate Section 106 requirements for applications,
• Liaise with services regarding their requirements,
• Provide flexible technical service to customers
• Creating graphs, electronic presentations, and reports
• Monitor residential and commercial developments.

You will use Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and other specialist IT software to support the delivery of projects. You will be expected to undertake site visits to gather information, advise with research, and handle confidential information.

We are looking for someone with a high level of customer service, who can use their initiative to respond independently to unexpected problems or situations. You will need focus and accuracy to input data and maintain records. If you feel like this role is for you, find out more below.

Key Skills:

• Ability to interpret complex information to produce a high-quality document with guidance.
• Organisational skills to meet set targets.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to organise and present information clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that promote understanding.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work in a customer focused way, gaining trust of customers and providing a high-quality service with a high level of attention to detail.

Qualifications and/or experience:

• 5 GCSEs with A-C passes including Maths and English, or equivalent qualification or demonstrable equivalent comparable experience.
• Relevant organisational knowledge of systems, procedures and policies in an appropriate specialism.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, using specialist IT systems such as GIS or CAD.
• Demonstrable experience of working within office systems/practices.
• Experience of dealing with the general public.

In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity to develop your career you will receive:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holiday.
• A generous pension scheme.
• Flexible Working.
• Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
• A range of discounts including Samsung, Argos, Wickes, TUI, Deliveroo and Asos.
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
• A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Elaine Munns, Information Management Team Manager, at [email protected]

How to Apply

To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.

West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.

For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran’s Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

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