Property Technical Officer Ref: 21-24

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in large complex organisations within the property services area.
• At least two years' experience of AutoCAD packages to design and produce drawings and plans.
• Ability to use scanning devices and plotters.
• Understanding of property measurement.
• In-depth knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS systems.
• Understanding of the acquisition of land through an adoption process via development control functions.
• Experience of undertaking site surveys and inspections and commissioning of the same.
• Experience of civil engineering - particularly public services infrastructure.
• Experience of the implementation and management of data systems and the accurate maintenance of data.

Desirable

• Local authority and/or public sector experience.
• Knowledge of Breckland Council assets.
• Knowledge of local government structure processes and environments.
• A geographical understanding of the Breckland district.
• Knowledge and understanding of the building construction process and building regulations standards and planning processes.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
• Experience of working with contractors.
• Line management or coaching / mentoring experience.

Qualifications

Essential

• A-levels or similar or equivalent learning.
• Appropriate qualifications relating to the use and application of AutoCAD software or evidence of working in a similar role at this level for an appropriate number of years.

Desirable

• Membership of relevant professional body
• Formal management qualification.

Behaviours

Collaborative

• I look for ways to work in partnership with colleagues across services, Members and external partners
• I listen supportively to their ideas, building on their ideas, while sharing my views and knowledge

Ambitious

• I always ask myself, 'How could we do this better?', and take ownership of change and help others to understand, adapt to, implement and embed the change
• I have an open mindset, take risks and explore new ways of doing things

Results-driven

• I make sure I am clear on what I need to achieve, keeping a focus on results and solutions
• I am driven to achieve results and show courage and resilience even when things don't go to plan

Empowering

• I show energy and drive to explore new opportunities and challenge the status quo, and act on opportunities where we can generate an income or drive down costs
• I ask for help and support when needed, and take responsibility if things don't go well and learn from it for my own, and for the organisations development

Supportive

• I treat others as I would want to be treated myself, ensuring that I am welcoming, friendly and approachable.
• I give time to colleagues who need help or support.