Planning Services Support Advisor - Brecon, United Kingdom - Bannau Brycheiniog

Description

Planning Services Support Advisor

Job Type:
Full Time, Permanent (Flexible, Part Time hours will be considered)


Location:
Brecon


Salary:
Grade 5 £24,496 - £25,878 per annum


The Role

To support the Planning Department as a member of the customer service team providing telephone, face-to-face and administrative support to the planning function.

Main Duties

• To maintain and upload planning information to public access, ensuring data is checked to ensure compliance with regulations (GDPR)
• To send out planning decision notices.
• To undertake Property searches for each Local Authority with land within the boundary of the National Park within strict timescales.
• Answer and filter planning telephone calls and transfer where necessary to the appropriate officer, taking messages in their absence.
• Assist the public and other callers to the office with general planning enquiries, providing assistance where necessary and directing them to relevant planning guidance and policies.
• To complete data checks on Public Access to ensure online compliance with GDPR requirements.
• Scanning/Archiving of planning data.
• Replotting historic planning files onto the planning database to maintain a complete planning history.
• Attend and contribute at Planning Administration Meetings, Planning Meetings and All Staff meetings.
• Monitor development management and other specialist officers movements to advise callers as to the best time to contact specific officers.
• To assist with reviewing and updating public content on the website policies and advice notes.
• Assist with collating the relevant documents and information required for Appeals.
• Provide administrative support to officers when required.
• Assist members of the public to measure plans and understand drawings when requested.
• Identifying, plotting and running planning constraints on GIS computer map database
• Provide assistance at Committee Meetings and Member Site Visits when required i.e. provide cover for committee clerk and webcasting of planning committee meetings.
• Preparation of Planning Committee plans, reports and presentation work under the direction of the Planning Services Supervisor.
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post as directed by the Planning Services Supervisor and Head of Development Management.

Essential Criteria

• 5 GCSE's grade A C or equivalent
• Good communication/Interpersonal skills and an ability to deal professionally with members of the public, BBNPA Members and staff
• Ability to work as part of a team to promote the work of the BBNPA.
• Possess intermediate computer skills and have knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Ability to read, measure and understand plans, maps and drawings
• Ability to type

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of the Town & County Planning System
• Ability to communicate in Welsh
• Ability to use GIS mapping system

Note on Welsh Language Requirement

Please note:

If you do not meet the Welsh language Requirements specified, then the Authority offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these requirements during your employment with us.

To Apply

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
£24,496.00-£25,878.00 per year


Work Location:
In person

Reference ID: 390823