Job Reference: PRoWO
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Description:
What you will be doing as a Public Rights of Way Officer:
* Providing advice to the Council, external organisations and senior officersto achieve improved access in Barnet including development and maintenance of the statutory Rights of Way Improvement Plan. Thisto include the provision of information relevant to performance measurement and management
* Undertaking necessary research to achieve and sustain the key access document, this being an accurate Definitive Map and Statement. Work to include the changeover from paper base to an IT (GIS) based system
* Organising and implementing a programme of works to address the outstanding workload to ensure the continuous review of the Definitive Map and Statement including modification orders, legal event orders and consent
* Organising and implementing a programme of works including diversion orders, stopping up orders, extinguishmentsorders, public path orders and improvement plans
* Co-ordination and facilitation of relationships with stakeholder groups
*Preparation of a full range of reports plus management of the process to fulfil London Borough of Barnet's statutory PROW programme including appearance as expert witness at Public Inquiries
* Proactively enhancing the PROW network by appropriate methods, including developing bids to internal funds to achieve the same
* To assert and protect the public's rights taking a rangeof measures including taking enforcement action where necessary
* Providing a comprehensive range of technical support to enhance and enlarge the informal access resource of Barnet including giving advice in support of specific projects
* Liaison withother officers, user groups, Elected Members and members of public to support community aspirations to achieve a properly defined and well-maintained public rights of way network
* To ensure compliance with all health and safety legislation and associated codes of practice and Council policies
What we're looking for in a Public Rights of Way Officer:
* Relevant professional work experience relating to the effective management and administration of PROW work is essential
* Vocational qualifications relevant to access issues to Diploma level or equivalent is essential
* Experience achieving PROW programmes via supervisionof staff and/or management of resources is essential
* Experience of meeting the public, council officers and members, agreeing and achieving a suitable outcome in respect of PROW and Urban Footpath matters
* Demonstrable customer care skills including negotiation and conflict resolution
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Good budgetary management skills
*Experience of working with consultants and/or contractors
* Confident in dealing with day-to-day performance issues as they arise
* Ability to keep good work records
* Budget achievement and management
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
* Full driving license or the ability to travel around the borough on a daily basis
Industry: Public Sector and Government
Salary: £50000 - £60000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
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Contact Name: Farnaaz Hoosen
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