Position Profile. Council s Mission. Organisation Chart

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1 Post Holder:... Position Profile Position Title: PLANT BIOSECURITY OFFICER (fixed term - one year) Reports to: Team Leader: Biosecurity Department: Environment & Policy Division: Environmental Services Location: Banks Street, Gisborne Grade: Grade 11 Council s Mission Our Mission is To lead and support the social, cultural, economic and environmental development of our communities Mo te Tairāwhiti Our Vision is First to see the light, first choice for lifestyle and people, enterprise and the environment Ka mau te wehi The role of a local authority is defined in the Local Government Act It is to promote well-being in our communities now and into the future and to follow the principles set out in that Act in doing so. The Gisborne District Council (Council) is a Unitary Authority required to carry out the functions of both a territorial authority and a regional council. Organisation Chart GROUP MANAGER: Environment & Policy Executive/Specialist Admin Support Building Services Civil Defence & Emergency Environmental Services Regulatory Services Policy Resource Consents Team Leader: Water Conservation Team Leader: Biosecurity Team Leader: Soil Conservation Environmental Data Officer Water Conservators Water Conservation Officers Animal Biosecurity Officers PLANT BIOSECURITY OFFICERS Soil Conservators Soil Conservation Officers Flood Information Officer

2 Community Outcomes The Council is committed to achieving the eight key outcomes identified by our local community: Vibrant Tairāwhiti. Connected Tairāwhiti. Prosperous Tairāwhiti. Skilled and Educated Tairāwhiti. Safe Tairāwhiti. Healthy Tairāwhiti. Environmentally sustainable Tairāwhiti. Empowered Tairāwhiti. Doing it right the first time. Council s Values: People Performance - Process! Giving service. Solution focus. Innovation. Working together. Learning and improving. Can-do attitude. Council is committed to providing its staff with an environment that supports professional development and treats staff as people, not resources. Staff at Council benefit from career development advice, an active social club and a number of corporate benefits. Purpose of the Position Role of Department The Environment & Policy department s main role is to promote sustainable management of physical and natural resources in the district by promoting a range of physical, policy and regulating activities to promote a vibrant, safe, healthy and attractive environment. Its functions are to: Determine and implement policies pertaining to the sustainable management of the district s physical and natural resources; Monitor and evaluate policies and legislation set by Council and central Government for compliance. Provide civil defence and emergency management in the event of district emergencies. Key activity areas are policy development, development control, building control, environmental health, animal/stock control, parking, water and soil conservation, biosecurity, civil defence and rural fires. Role of Biosecurity Section Plant and animal pest management. Role of PLANT BIOSECURITY OFFICER (fixed term one year) Assist the Team Leader: Biosecurity to implement policies and Regional Pest Management Strategies that manage plant pests.

3 Primary Functions 1. Team Work Be an effective plant and animal pest team member. 2. Resourcing Ensure resources are maintained and used safely. 3. Education Assist with educational initiatives. 4. Advocacy Establish informative and responsive relationships with land holders and land managers. 5. Regulations Implement regulatory controls. 6. Compliance and Monitoring Monitor plant pest levels, effects and regulatory compliance. 7. Works Programmes Carry out isolated plant pest control. 8. Reports and Plans Contribute to policy development and reports. Competencies Academic / Professional Essential: Certification in recognised plant pest examinations or equivalent learning through experience. Certification in the use of hazardous substances necessary for plant pest management. Skills / Knowledge Essential: Full Drivers Licence (light vehicle and motor cycle). Four wheel drive (4WD) and off-road motor cycle proficiency. Experience dealing with rural people. Desirable: Interest in botany. Computer literacy. Skills in conflict resolution. Work Experience Minimum of two years experience in plant pest management. Personal Attributes Good ability to relate to rural land holders. Self motivated and able to work alone. Good communicator. Good administration and organisational skills.

4 Supporting Organisational Values All Council staff are expected to endorse and support the Council s Mission, Vision and Values and actively work to achieve them, behaving with the highest level of professionalism and integrity and exhibiting courtesy and impartiality towards colleagues and the community. Additional Responsibilities The job holder is expected to contribute to maintaining a safe working environment, reporting incidents and accidents as they occur and assisting with hazard identification. Furthermore, the job holder must participate in civil defence emergency management training initiatives upon request and assist with any civil defence emergencies as required. Work will be on sites where exposure to hazards will be unavoidable. Safety procedures must be adhered to, protection being on the hierarchy safety principle of eliminate isolate minimise. Hours of Work Normal office hours, plus attendance at training opportunities as arranged with the Team Leader: Biosecurity together with such other times as may be reasonably necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the position. Relationships External: Rural and urban land holders. Non-Government organisations. Government departments. Businesses. Internal: Other sections of Council. Team Leader: Biosecurity. Approval / Sign-off Position Holder: (name) (signed). (date) : (name) (signed). (date) (1-Apr-14)

5 Job Expectation PLANT BIOSECURITY OFFICER Primary Functions and Related Deliverables Team Work Resourcing Education Advocacy Regulations Be an effective team member. Assist Animal Biosecurity Officers in compliance and monitoring activities. Ensure plant and equipment is maintained and operated in an efficient and safe manner. Ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals. Assist with preparation and implementation of educational initiatives. Establish informative relationships with land owners and land managers within allocated field areas. Respond to requests for service. Disperse biological control agents. Implement plant pest regulatory controls according to Statutes and Pest Management Strategies. Issue Notices of Direction. Carry out duties of an Authorised person under the Nation Pest Plant Accord including monitoring and inspections under the Biosecurity Act Compliance and Monitoring Monitor compliance with Statutes, Pest Management Strategies and Notices of Direction. Monitor plant pests levels and effects. Record inspections and plant pest management information in a retrievable format. Works Programmes Carry out small scale isolated plant pest control, where efficiency dictates. Reports and Plans Contribute plant pest information to policy development. Contribute to reports on plant pest management issues and progress.

6 Council s Expected Behaviours 1. I consider the customer in everything I do I am fully effective when I : Listen to, seek to understand and take ownership of customer issues Offer prompt, courteous and informative responses to the customer. 2. I always look for how I can make things happen I am fully effective when I : Am open minded Consider whether there are potential solutions Pursue alternate courses of action Facilitate the involvement of another part of Council when it is best placed to provide a whole of Council response. Offer solutions that bring multiple benefits. 3. I look for better ways of doing things I am fully effective when I : Consider whether existing practices provide the best outcome Develop and implement ideas that provide improvements 4. I set goals and achieve them Set goals that are relevant to the team and the organisation Seek assistance / guidance Achieve these goals 5. I will earn trust by doing what I say I will do Meet agreed deliverables. Involve others when necessary and trust them to get the job done Provide direction and support as appropriate to the role Manage conflicting priorities and keep everyone informed. 6. I show integrity and speak the truth with compassion and respect for others Do what is right rather than what is convenient Raise issues in an appropriate context, in an appropriate manner, time and place Provide and receive feedback in an open, honest and respectful manner Behaviour is consistent with the practices, policies and values of the organisation. 7. I involve others in decisions affecting them Ensure decisions are made at the right level Identify key stakeholders and involve them in decisions that may affect them Consider other views and communicate reasons for final decisions Involve others in a timely manner appropriate to the task. 8. I represent Council positively Represent Council s politicians and management in a positive and constructive manner when in public or with colleagues through what I do and say Support consensus decisions at a political and corporate level Contribute to the corporate life of the organisation. 9. I am active in making work enjoyable and celebrate success Participate in workplace celebrations Notice when something should be celebrated Come up with ways of making work more enjoyable.