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Right Of Way Area Officer
Employer:East Sussex County Council
Reference:TE1187
Salary:£19,427 to £23,473 per annum (NJC Scale 5/6)
Hours:37 hours per week
Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position
Location:Lewes
Closing date:10/07/2009 23:30 PM
The Rights of Way and Countryside Management Group are looking to recruit a Public Rights of Way Officer to deal with the day-to-day management of the rights of way network.
The Officer’s duties will cover all aspects of rights of way management – including site inspections of paths with regard to the County Council’s maintenance and enforcement responsibilities. The role involves the resolution of obstructions on public rights of way, dealing with applications to make changes to the path network, giving evidence at public inquiries and Magistrates court and liaising with other authorities, landowners and user groups regarding all matters relating to rights of way.
You will be expected to have experience of working in a rights of way/ countryside environment, possess excellent communication and diplomatic skills and the ability to work on your own initiative and undertake path inspections in varied ground and weather conditions. Knowledge of relevant legislation, as well as familiarity with GIS and other IT applications is also essential. Membership of IPROW is an advantage.
Please note there is a pay award pending
