Stormwater Lead

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The Community Infrastructure Group seeks an experienced professional to join our team as the Stormwater Lead. Reporting to the Local Waters Business & Operations Manager and working closely with the Land Transport Manager and Asset Management Team Lead, you will play a key role in managing stormwater initiatives across Local Waters, Roading, and Solid Waste Infrastructure. You will provide technical recommendations on Council code requirements, development engineering, asset management, overseeing the development and preparation of work packets for stormwater works to ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery.In this role, you will collaborate with field teams to manage the operations, maintenance and customer query responses while successfully managing the stormwater assets. Your responsibilities include ensuring efficient works delivery and adherence to budget constraints. Additionally, you will support long-term stormwater management, implement the bylaws currently being drafted, review consent applications, manage proactive improvement programs and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the council assets while also consulting and working with IWI as required.As the ideal candidate for the Stormwater Lead role, you should hold a relevant engineering qualification or possess experience in stormwater management within the Water Industry. Hands-on experience working with field staff and knowledge of Local Authority Three Waters networks is desireable, along with strong skills in data analysis and report writing, is crucial. You should be familiar with legislation such as the Local Government Act, Water Services Act 2021, and related bylaws. Proficiency in Microsoft Office/365 and exposure to Infrastructure Data and SCADA systems would be advantageous. Key attributes include a focus on high performance, exceptional relationship-building skills, and excellence in public liaison and customer service. You should demonstrate technical and practical proficiency, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, reliability, and a proactive approach, while maintaining composure under pressure. Collaboration, a keen interest in learning, quick adaptation to new technologies, and the ability to apply technical knowledge to practical solutions are essential traits for success in this role.Horowhenua District Council is proud to be an inclusive workplace; we celebrate difference, diversity, and aim to empower our employees. We are an organisation built on innovation and optimism, and are embarking on an organisation reset. We are motivated to build a place where we value our people and provide opportunities for them to build outstanding careers and better Horowhenua.We offer an excellent working environment fostered through inspiring leadership. Passionate, supportive and committed team members who strive to make a positive difference for current and future generations. This important opportunity to join a thriving organisation with a strong focus on delivery and to do meaningful work with motivated people that has a direct impact on the lives of our Horowhenua Community. We prioritise work-life balance and understand the importance of personal well-being, offering an extra day for wellness every quarter to ensure our team's holistic health is valued.If you're passionate about regulatory adherence, performance enhancement, and strategic planning within the water services domain, as well working closely with the field staff while actively owning and managing the stormwater network we encourage you to apply and be a part of our dedicated team. If you are interested in learning more about what the role involves please see the position description, if you have any questions or would like to discuss this role in confidence please call Jeremy Simons 06 366 0999 or email ****** for this role closes on Sunday 17 November 2024 at which time all applications will be reviewed and we will contact you to advise you of your application progress.With many hands the threads which weave our neighbourhoods and communities together will be strengthened from the Tararua Ranges to the sea.For a copy of the Job Description visit JD---Stormwater-Lead---August-2024.docx.pdf Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .
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