JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title:
Level:
Integrated Transport (Policy)
Graduate
G05
Department/ Community Development
Service:
Service
Responsible Section Head, Integrated
to:
Transport (Policy)
Hours: Full Time/ Fixed Term 3 years
Post Ref.
No
Location:
SL1663
Directorate:
Integrated Transport (Policy)
Conwy Business Centre
Responsible Nil
for: (Staff)
Job Purpose: To support the section head to implement projects under the Regional
Transport Plan and gain the skills necessary to deal with Public Transport issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
Job Specific
1.
Identify and develop new methods of consultation and communication/information
provision for service users.
2.
Participate in discussions on national transport issues through ATCO (Association
of Transport Co-ordinating Officers) and work towards membership of the
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
3.
Support the development of an Integrated Transport Policy through understanding
the needs of the community for access to services and linking this with sustainable
tourism. This will involve reviewing the bus network, facilities for bus
passengers/cyclists/pedestrians and destination management.
4
Undertake a training program involving placement for short periods in other
sections or departments and with operators.
5.
Develop the Community Transport service in its coverage and type of operation
taking advantage of the provisions of the 2008 Transport Act.
6.
Support the consultation and implementation of Quality Bus Partnership schemes
under the 2008 Transport Act.
Cyngor Bwrdeistref Siron
Conwy County Borough Council
Duties and Responsibilities - Corporate
1.
2.
To be responsible for establishing good working relationships both internally and
externally.
Compliance with the Authority’s Policies and Procedures and to make known to
Senior Officers any areas which are not adequately covered.
3.
To participate actively in supporting the Authority’s principles and practices of
equality of opportunity as laid down within the Equalities Policy.
4.
To be responsible for the application of Health & Safety practices within the daily
operations, sharing a common responsibility for Health & Safety across the
department, directorate and Authority as a whole.
5.
Employees will be required to give certain information relating to themselves in
order that the Authority may properly carry out its duties, rights and obligations as
an employer. The Authority will process and control such data principally for
personnel, administrative and payroll purposes.
6.
As a term of your employment and in order to maintain effective departmental
operations, you may be required to undertake any other reasonable task,
commensurate with your grade, as determined by your Line Manager or Head of
Service.
Review Date/Right to Vary
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. The Authority
reserves the right, after appropriate consultation with you, to vary your duties and
responsibilities within the parameters of your grade and occupational competence in
order to respond to changes in the needs of the service.
Signed by: …………………………………………. Date: ……………………………..
Employee’s Name and Signature
Approved by
Head of Service: ………………………………….. Date: ……………………………..
Cyngor Bwrdeistref Siron
Conwy County Borough Council
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Post: Integrated Transport (Policy) Graduate
Factor
Date:
Requirements
How
Identified
Rank
E- Essential
D – Desirable
A-Advantageous
Knowledge
Educated to degree level
AF
E
& Skills
Qualification in the domains Transport
Planning or Civil Engineering
AF
D
AF, I
A
Understanding of the functioning and
the challenges of Welsh local
government
I
A
Good knowledge and skills in the use of
IT for the manipulation, analysis and
presentation of information
A
E
AF, I
A
AF,I
E
Experience in project management
AF,I
A
Strong presentation skills
AF,I
D
I
E
Proven knowledge and interest in Public
Transport
Ability to communicate through the
medium of Welsh
Excellent communication skills in written
and spoken English
Supervision &
Management
None
Creativity &
Innovation
Motivated and dynamic personality
Flexibility
AF, I
E
Contacts &
Relationships
Ability to work in a team as well as
independently
AF, I
E
I
E
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills
Cyngor Bwrdeistref Siron
Conwy County Borough Council
Decisions/
Recommendations
Strong organizational and administrative
skills
AF, I
E
Ability to work under pressure within
tight deadlines
AF, I
E
Ability to provide a range of options to
achieve the desired result
I
E
Ability to travel nationally by public
transport if required.
AF
E
Resources
Physical Demands
Please Note:
In order to be shortlisted for this post you will need to demonstrate
that you meet all the criteria ranked as E - Essential.
Identification of the requirements will be through the Application Form (AF), Interview (I), Test at
interview (T), Presentation at interview (P), Verification (V) or through a reference (R).
Cyngor Bwrdeistref Siron
Conwy County Borough Council
Conwy County Borough Council
Integrated Transport (Policy) Graduate Placement
Duration: 3 years
Module 1 – Induction to multi-level governance
3 months
Duration
Objectives
This initial stage is to familiarise you with your new environment, team
and some of our corporate, national and international governance
arrangements, covering:
-
The Integrated Transport Team
Conwy County Borough Council
Taith Regional Transport Consortium
Welsh Assembly Government
UK Government
European Union
Review of Performance
Duration
Module 2 – Understanding the Legislative Framework
6 months
Objectives
Introduction to the Transport Acts from 1985 to 2008 and to
regulations affecting bus operation. Module to include a short course
on bus and crew scheduling.
Review of Performance
Duration
Objectives
Module 3 - Understanding Transport operators
6 months
Introduction to the issues faced by operators in delivering reliable
services. To include short periods placed with bus and rail operators.
Review of Performance
Module 4 – Understanding of the Regional Transport Plan (RDP)
Duration
6 months
Objectives
This will be an opportunity to develop your understanding of the
Regional Transport Plan (RTP), including the initiation of funds,
running a partnership and managing a contract with a project delivery
organisation.
Review of Performance
Cyngor Bwrdeistref Siron
Conwy County Borough Council
Duration
Objectives
Module 5 – Final Business Project
15 months
An opportunity to identify, research & deliver a key strategic project
based on your skills, knowledge and experience gained from your
placement to identify community needs and/or tourist needs and form
part of the Integrated Transport Strategy.
Your project will be presented to senior managers, Members of Conwy
County Borough Council and external partners.
Final Review of Performance
Additional
Development
Throughout your placement you will participate in a programme of
learning and development, work shadowing and practical training
which will support your knowledge, skills contacts and personal
development in the role. This will include Prince2 training on project
management.
Dedicated mentor support at a senior level will also be provided in
order for you to gain the most from your graduate placement with
Conwy County Borough Integrated Transport (Policy) section.
Cyngor Bwrdeistref Siron
Conwy County Borough Council