Survey Technician - REQ002723

Job Title: Survey Technician

Salary: B3-C1 £26,403 - £31,022

Contract: Permanent

Location: Pottery Fields

Leeds is a dynamic and changing city. With a vibrant centre, a wide choice of housing and some of England finest countryside nearby, it is an exiting place to live and work. The City Council is one of the England largest local authorities with an established reputation for transport innovation.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed person with an interest in transport planning to work within the Transport Policy Group.

This full time 37 hours per week role will involve being part of a small team carrying out the installation, monitoring and maintenance of automatic traffic recording equipment for LCC and external clients in West and North Yorkshire, based at the LCC Transport Survey Team base at Pottery Fields. Any experience within this field would be desirable however full training will be given to the successful applicant.

All potential applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to drive a transit style council vehicle.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Description

Job Purpose

Undertake Transport Data collection to support Transport Policy development and Highway Schemes. Installation, monitoring, and data downloading of automatic traffic counters for LCC and external clients in West and North Yorkshire. Data collection from and the ongoing maintenance of permanent traffic counter sites across all districts.

The post holder will be able to progress through the specified grades as experience, qualification and knowledge is gained. Support, guidance, and training will be given to the post holder to assist in effective delivery of the responsibilities.

This job description summarises the work content and nature of the post and its role in the organisation. It does not specify every aspect of the job in detail and broad headings covering only the primary responsibilities of the post have been used. It is implicit that all the usual associated routines and duties are included, and that staff will work flexibly.

Responsibilities

Assist senior survey staff to provide and establish specific survey locations and on-going daily works programme regarding the data collection and inspection of both temporary and permanent traffic recording sites.

To ensure sites are left secure and undertake inspections as necessary, along with the retrieval and data check prior to recovery of counter equipment.
To assist in the repair of cabinets, counters and loop connections on site where necessary.

Support and advise on installation of new sites by external contractors
To provide programme report as necessary, including completion of daily site reports, reporting on identifying occurrences which may impact on data results.

The identification of suitable survey methods for data collection to fulfil client instruction.

Awareness of co-ordinated street works notifications and implication on works programme.

Maintaining positive and productive team relationships, encouraging initiative, innovation, and effective communication

Investigate and provide information to resolve requests, reports and complaints from all sources.

Work within Departmental Safety Policy, ensuring that procedures and systems are consistently followed and applied, taking responsibility for your own safety and that of others and members of the public.

Support the development of staff within the team following the current staff development procedures.

When carrying out the duties of the post, and as an employee of the Council consider the implications of the Council Core Values EDI Policy and Environmental Policy.

Comply with Financial and Quality Assurance Procedures.

Take responsibility for developing your own performance within the job.

Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade

To participate in appraisal, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills

To improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and development programmes.

To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.

Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.

Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g., child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council.

Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol, and this role will be expected to work within these parameters.

The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements

Able to work flexibly across different work locations and areas as appropriate.
Ability to communicate key issues clearly and succinctly both in writing and verbally
Ability to liaise with professional and technical staff from within the council and outside bodies.
Ability to collect data and understand the importance of accurate data.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, maps and plans.
Driving of council vehicles
Appreciation of the role and function of transport planning.
Knowledge of LCC risk assessment procedures.
Knowledge of how transport survey data is used within the service.
Working knowledge of all Health, Safety and Welfare procedures required within the post.
Experience of using IT packages in the preparation of reports, letters or other similar written documents.
Experience of working as part of a team
Experience of accurate record keeping

Plan routes and gather equipment for programmed work
Undertake risk assessments and decision on site location and appropriate equipment to use to record accurate data.
Ability to actively identify problems and suggest solutions
Ability to act on own initiative
Ability to work on your own as well as to work effectively as part of a team.
Be fully trained in the handling and safety of use of fastening power tools.
Working knowledge to undertake testing and regular maintenance of survey equipment, undertaking repairs where possible.
Working knowledge in the programming of traffic data recorders as per survey specifications.
Knowledge gained in the ability off the installation and set-up of video camera monitoring equipment to ensure data can be effectively measured.
Adapt to new survey technology, methods and equipment as it becomes available.
Experience of varied traffic survey work
Experience downloading of data to external database when required.
Experience in the installation of temporary traffic detection equipment on the live carriageway following appropriate safe working guidelines.

Behavioural & other Characteristics required

Committed to continuous improvement.
Ability to understand and observe Leeds City Council Equal Opportunities Policy.
To carry out all duties having regard to an employee responsibility under Health & Safety Policies.
Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities to ensure up to date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development
Understand and embrace our values, behaviours and codes of conduct.
Flexible to changing needs and circumstances.
Ability to promote a professional image of oneself, the department and the Council.
To understand and have the drive and determination to meet and deliver to set targets
Ability to take initiative to assist and co-operate with others.
Ability to develop productive working relationships.
Ability to promote a professional image of oneself, the department and the council.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role. Candidates are not required to meet all the Desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between acceptable candidates.

Ability to apply knowledge of traffic data collection methods.
Ability to undertake basic site assessments and to advise on solutions.
Knowledge of the reasons for monitoring the impacts of transport policy measures and improvement schemes.
The understanding of lone working, manual handling and other guidance procedures as appropriate.
Experience of dealing with members of the public
Experience of working effectively with others to deliver multi-disciplinary projects.
Experience in the use of software for the use of recording and storing information.

Ability to contribute to technical issues and innovation across the team
Ability to assist in the development of other team members.
Knowledge and understanding of maintenance, repair and operation of traffic recording equipment
Experience of working under own initiative and to seek advice when necessary.
Experience in the delivery of a work programme with minimal supervision.
Experience of undertaking site visits and survey assessments

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