MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL ASSETS & SERVICES MONITORING OFFICER Ko wai mtou | About us Te Kaunihera -rohe o Wairau (Marlborough District Council) is a dynamic, progressive organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing a wide range of functions. Our vision is that over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globally connected district of progressive, high- value enterprise, known for its quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment. Marlborough is unique for many reasons. The region offers an array of outdoor pursuits in a distinctive and picturesque landscape. With one fifth of the New Zealand coastline in the Marlborough Sounds, the land and sea offer unlimited accessibility for sport and leisure. Ko ng krero m tnei trangi | About the role Our Assets and Services Department is responsible for delivering the key services of roading, river control, drainage, water, sewerage, stormwater, waste management and emergency management. The Department accounts for approximately 70% of Council's annual operating expenditure plus significant major capital projects. We are looking for a Monitoring Officer to collect our Assets & Services Department's monitoring samples (including tradewaste, water, stormwater and groundwater). Samples will be taken from rivers, water and wastewater treatment plants, water supply, wastewater reticulation, ground water monitoring bores, landfill, marine environments, and other areas as advised. This will also require conducting some basic field tests and measurements with mobile scientific instruments. Ko ng pumanawa u | About you Ideally you will have a basic understanding of water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure. You will have, or be willing to attain, unit standards for the sampling of drinking water and wastewater. Previous experience in the collection of environmental monitoring samples would be preferred. Candidates with similar experience will be considered and training will be provided. This role would suit someone that has a good level of physical fitness as you will be required to work outdoors for extended periods. You will be confident in your safe off-road driving abilities. Our ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate: Good communication skills. A high level of attention to detail. Commitment towards high standards. Ko ng huatanga pai | What we offer A workplace that supports flexibility, health and wellbeing. An environment where input, initiative and innovation are encouraged. A fantastic learning environment and support for continuing education. A competitive remuneration and benefits package (including life and income protection insurance, health insurance, enhanced leave and superannuation, and relocation support where applicable). If you're ready to progress your career with Te Kaunihera -rohe o Wairau - tono mai | apply now! Applications close 5.00 pm on 27 September 2022. Applications should be made online via the careers page, here you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply. www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies For further information you are welcome to contact Mike Davies (Treatment Operations Supervisor) on mike.davies@marlborough.govt.nz MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL www.marlborough.govt.nz WWO MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL ASSETS & SERVICES MONITORING OFFICER Ko wai mtou | About us Te Kaunihera - rohe o Wairau ( Marlborough District Council ) is a dynamic , progressive organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing a wide range of functions . Our vision is that over the next decade , Marlborough will become a globally connected district of progressive , high value enterprise , known for its quality lifestyle , desirable location and natural environment . Marlborough is unique for many reasons . The region offers an array of outdoor pursuits in a distinctive and picturesque landscape . With one fifth of the New Zealand coastline in the Marlborough Sounds , the land and sea offer unlimited accessibility for sport and leisure . Ko ng krero m tnei trangi | About the role Our Assets and Services Department is responsible for delivering the key services of roading , river control , drainage , water , sewerage , stormwater , waste management and emergency management . The Department accounts for approximately 70 % of Council's annual operating expenditure plus significant major capital projects . We are looking for a Monitoring Officer to collect our Assets & Services Department's monitoring samples ( including tradewaste , water , stormwater and groundwater ) . Samples will be taken from rivers , water and wastewater treatment plants , water supply , wastewater reticulation , ground water monitoring bores , landfill , marine environments , and other areas as advised . This will also require conducting some basic field tests and measurements with mobile scientific instruments . Ko ng pumanawa u | About you Ideally you will have a basic understanding of water , wastewater , and storm water infrastructure . You will have , or be willing to attain , unit standards for the sampling of drinking water and wastewater . Previous experience in the collection of environmental monitoring samples would be preferred . Candidates with similar experience will be considered and training will be provided . This role would suit someone that has a good level of physical fitness as you will be required to work outdoors for extended periods . You will be confident in your safe off - road driving abilities . Our ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate : Good communication skills . A high level of attention to detail . Commitment towards high standards . Ko ng huatanga pai | What we offer A workplace that supports flexibility , health and wellbeing . An environment where input , initiative and innovation are encouraged . A fantastic learning environment and support for continuing education . A competitive remuneration and benefits package ( including life and income protection insurance , health insurance , enhanced leave and superannuation , and relocation support where applicable ) . If you're ready to progress your career with Te Kaunihera - rohe o Wairau - tono mai | apply now ! Applications close 5.00 pm on 27 September 2022 . Applications should be made online via the careers page , here you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply . www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies For further information you are welcome to contact Mike Davies ( Treatment Operations Supervisor ) on mike.davies@marlborough.govt.nz MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL www.marlborough.govt.nz WWO