About the role
The Highways team provides statutory services that all residents of North Northamptonshire use. The team is responsible for providing a safe road network that operates efficiently and effectively, providing strategic direction for the future development of highways assets, public transport, active travel and all road users, being mindful of budget constraints, legislation and the sustainability agenda.
The position of Regulations Technician is required to fulfil North Northamptonshire Council’s statutory duties and powers in managing activities on the public highway in accordance with the Highways Act 1980.
The role leads the investigation and processing of requests for Traffic Regulation Orders and the drafting of related correspondence and the Order; assisting in the design of new Traffic Regulation Orders for parking review schemes; investigating highway enforcement issues and where necessary taking enforcement action through legislative powers; processing and issuing licences for other highway operations and responding to enquiries and complaints.
What will you be doing?
You will carry out site visits and process applications for licences under various sections of the Highways Act, particularly Sections 50, 171 and 184, which allow works to be carried out on or within the public highway and to issue licences where appropriate to conform to the requirements of the Highways Act.
You will process applications for licenses to temporarily place skips, scaffolding and other equipment which will affect the use of the public highway.
You will carry out site safety inspections of any structures placed in the highway through a licence application or investigate reports of instances where no licence has been granted or a licence has expired.
You will investigate, and where necessary, issue enforcement orders where private property is affecting the public highway in a detrimental fashion to ensure that the Council meets statutory requirements to manage the use of the highway and safeguard the welfare of the people who use it.
You will process applications for Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders such as road closures, parking prohibitions, speed limit alterations and weight limit restrictions, and to ensure that information regarding these is provided to the emergency services, affected local Town or Parish Councils and members of the public so that they are aware of changes and/or disruptions and diversions.
Contribute to the investigation of any insurance claims against the Council involving work carried out on the highway through licences issued by the team.
Act as a point of contact for the team, dealing with enquiries from the public, contractors, councillors and other stakeholders so that their queries, complaints, or inputs can be resolved.
Create and maintain accurate records relating to the activities of the service including archiving of technical records, to provide an audit trail and a central log of data.
About you
You will have;
Experience of working in a local authority highways regulations team and dealing with traffic regulation order assessment and issuing; dealing with highway regulation and enforcement matters; assessing and issuing highway licences and permits for works in the highway and operational items such as skip licences.
Some knowledge of the provisions in the Highways Act and Traffic Management Act in relation to traffic regulation orders and enforcement.
Experience of generating and issuing invoices and monitoring and tracking financial performance.
High degree of capability in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word etc) and related systems. maps.
Excellent communication skills (both verbally and in writing) with the ability to supply specialist technical advice to internal colleagues and other third-party organisations.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
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