Water Officer

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Post: Water Officer

Salary range: £28,219 - £31,888 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Application closing date: Friday 30th June at 23:55 GMT

Notification of shortlist: Monday 3rd July 2023

Interview/Assessment (you may also be required to carry out a practical assessment during the interview): Wednesday 5th July 2023

An opportunity has arisen to lead Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue’s Water Team and contribute to front line firefighting.

As Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue’s (NFRS) Water Officer, you will also be working with the water companies that serve Northamptonshire and their contractors to ensure that hydrant installations and repair works are completed in order to provide a supply of water for operational firefighting. Working with the hydrant technicians and operational crews, you will also coordinate the hydrant inspection and assurance programs for the Service.

Passionate about delivering an important role in supporting the availability of water supplies for firefighting, you will be expected to carry out accurate and high quality work. The duties of the role include processing correspondence, either written letters or e-mails, from the water companies and from customers, both internal (other departments) and external (residents or people who work in Northamptonshire including local authorities and businesses) to NFRS.

You will be confident and competent in dealing with verbal enquires over the telephone or in person using your good communication skills. You will also use your numeracy skills to process invoices for work done by the water companies and to maintain financial records.

The Water Team is a busy customer facing service. Your good self-management and organisational skills, particularly the ability to prioritise and manage your workload, will therefore be essential for this role.

Although part of the NFRS Water Team you will also be comfortable working alone. You will have experience of working efficiently, effectively and constructively with a wide range of people, both as a lone worker and as a team member.

The role is based at the NFRS Headquarters building in Wellingborough and The successful candidate will be required to undertake vetting, training and courses in accordance with the requirements of the role.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlement plus public holidays, public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules), on-site gym facilities, free onsite parking, access to an emergency services discount card and use of our occupational health unit.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. ow.ly/g54350OPxLG

To apply - complete the online application form, addressing the following 4 headings:

1 - Experience of using a range of information technology applications together with good keyboard skills and an awareness of the ways IT applications can be utilised in the context of the duties of the post.

2 - Experience of providing administrative support and assisting in the development and maintenance of office systems including working procedures.

3 - Good communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to issue written correspondence and liaise verbally with staff at all levels including representatives of external organisations.

4 - Good organisational skills in order to manage and prioritise workloads and ensure deadlines are met.

Your application will be sifted based on your responses to address the 4 headings.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications will not be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.