Dorset Council
Community Highways Officer
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Job Description
Role Overview
The community highways team serves as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders, including the public, Parish/Town Councils, and elected members, when reporting defects or other highway-related issues.
- Conducting regular highway inspections to record safety defects and identify maintenance issues.
- Engaging with residents and landowners on enforcement issues impacting the highway and public safety.
- Assessing and approving licence applications for activities requiring a permit on the highway.
- Managing small capital budgets to resolve local issues like minor traffic management, small drainage repairs, and installing pedestrian dropped crossing points.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical advice and support to colleagues and customers.
- Ensure the highway is safe and available for public use.
- Attend meetings with local councillors and residents on highway-related issues.
- Fulfill duties under the 1980 Highways Act.
- Conduct inspections on the public highway to meet deadlines.
- Represent the council in court when required.
- Assess and grant some highway licensing.
- Liaise with Town and Parish Councils on highway matters.
- Manage PC, handheld communication devices, and specialized technical equipment.
- Represent the council in highway matters while ensuring customer viewpoints and concerns are understood by stakeholders.
- Work as part of a team, offering advice, guidance, and detailed assessments for complex issues.
- Undertake public consultation and liaise with local communities.
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About You
- Ability to work within a team environment and advise others.
- Confident manner and good interpersonal skills.
- Adaptability to change.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to follow procedures and evaluate problems.
- Good communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong time management with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Experience in using IT.
Further Information
For more information, contact Roland Skeets at [email protected] A full driving licence is required for this role.
About Us
At Dorset Council, we focus on how we do our work as much as what we do. We strive to create a fairer, more prosperous, and sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.
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- Provide essential services to over 300,000 residents.
- Work in partnership to make a real difference.
- Value every role and its impact on our communities.
- Support employee growth, development, and thriving.
You Will:
- Be part of a team working for a better Dorset.
- Access a range of benefits and support.
- Receive training and development opportunities for career progression.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. If you need reasonable adjustments, please let us know on your application.
This role is UK-based, and we will confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.
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