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RENFREWSHIRE VALUATION JOINT BOARD
Trainee Technician/Technician
GR3 – GR7 (£23,651 - £35,277) Post Ref: RVJB/2024/005
Who we are:
Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board is an independent public authority that was established by The Valuation Joint Boards (Scotland) Order 1995.
What we do:
Provide a professional valuation and electoral registration service for the Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Council areas in respect of compilation and maintenance of the Valuation Rolls, Valuation (Council Tax) Lists and Registers of Electors.
Our Aim:
To provide high quality, effective and responsive services to all our stakeholders.
Requirements
Who are we looking for: Trainee Technician
You will assist in the survey and valuation of all lands and heritages in a designated geographical area for the purposes of the Lands Valuation Acts and the Local Government Finance Act 1992. You will assist a Chartered Surveyor, Technician or other suitably experienced member of the Valuation Team in maintaining a portfolio of survey work under appropriate supervision. You will assist in maintaining all property files to an appropriate standard by writing survey reports, drawing plans and calculating areas.
You should have experience in using a range of software packages such as word processing software, creating spreadsheets etc. and the ability to meet customer needs through excellent customer service.
You will have good literacy and numeracy capabilities, proficient in IT, well developed organisational, communication and time management skills. You will have the ability to work as part of a team or individually and be self-motivated.
It is desirable but not essential for you to have experience in measurement and preparation of plans and of using Microsoft Office. It is also desirable to be able to work to strict timetables whilst also being able to prioritise workloads.
You must have the necessary qualifications to gain entry to and work towards achieving an HNC in Construction Management (Part-time).
A full driving licence and ability to use own car for business purposes is essential for this role.
Responsibilities
Who are we looking for: Technician
You will be responsible for the survey and valuation of all lands and heritages in a designated geographical area, for the purposes of the Lands Valuation Acts and the Local Government Finance Act 1992. You will also be responsible for the discussion and negotiation of appeals with taxpayers and professional agents, preparing cases for presentation and, when required appearing as an expert witness at formal appeal hearings.
You will have good literacy and numeracy capabilities, proficient in IT, well developed organisational, communication and time management skills. You will have the ability to work as part of a team or individually and be self-motivated.
You should have experience in using a range of software packages such as word processing software, creating spreadsheets etc. and the ability to meet customer needs through excellent customer service.
You will have good literacy and numeracy capabilities, proficient in IT, well developed organisational, communication and time management skills. You will have the ability to work as part of a team or individually and be self-motivated.
It is desirable but not essential for you to have experience in measurement and preparation of plans and of using Microsoft Office. It is also desirable to be able to work to strict timetables whilst also being able to prioritise workloads.
You will have achieved an HNC in a relevant course, such as Construction Management or equivalent.
A full driving licence and ability to use own car for business purposes is essential for this role.
Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board offers a work supportive environment which gives you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones. Not only that, but we also offer our colleagues several great benefits.
- A range of flexible working arrangements are available including hybrid working and term-time
- Benefit of flexitime
- Generous leave package, including annual and public holidays
- Training and development
- Enrolment in an award winning local government pension scheme - Strathclyde Pension Fund
- Occupational sick pay
RVJB operates a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone who has a disability. You will be guaranteed an interview if you meet all the essential criteria.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including basic Disclosure.
If you require any further information about the post please email assessor@renfrewshire-vjb.gov.uk or call Lynsey Chalmers on 0141 487 0622 or Helen Whiteside on 0141 487 0627.
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 5th April 2024
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