Position Profile Position Title: Reports to: Department: Section: Team Leader Monitoring and Hydrology Shared Services Science Manager and Regulatory Services Services Community Outcomes Council is committed to achieving the three key outcomes identified by our local community: Tairāwhiti Tangata - Our people Tairāwhiti Taonga - Our environment, culture and economy Tairāwhiti Wawata - Our aspirations realized through the democratic process. Department Chart Group Manager and Regulatory Services Shared Services Science Manager Services Support Officer Team Leader Biosecurity Chief Science Specialist Soil Conservation Team Leader Monitoring & Hydrology Technicians Water Conservation Team Leader Monitoring & Hydrology Officer Monitoring &Hydrology Team Leader Senior Monitoring & Hydrology Officer Data Officer Senior Data Officer Team Leader Monitoring and Hydrology
Our Vision Our vision has been set by Council through the Long Term Planning process. Tairāwhiti First First to see the light First choice for people and lifestyle First choice for enterprise and innovation First place for the environment, culture and heritage Our Mission To lead and support the social, cultural, economic and environmental development of our communities Mo te Tairāwhiti Our Values Tairāwhiti Piritahi Together Tairāwhiti kia mārama kia ngāwari kia ū make it smart make it easy make it happen Purpose of the Position Role of and Regulatory Services Department The Environment and Regulatory Department is one of four departments within the organisation. Its purpose is to provide regulatory services and the promotion of environmental stewardship. Role of Services Section The role of the Services Department is to undertake the regulatory, non-regulatory and science based provisions with regard to the management of the Gisborne District s natural and physical resources and in particular the exercise of its functions as a regional council. It includes the following activities: Monitoring and Hydrology, Biosecurity, Land, Water and Coastal Resource Management. Services disseminates information, assists, regulates, monitors and reports on animal and plant pest management, and sustainable land and water resource management. Some direct control of animal pests is carried out. The activity enables the Council to give effect to Statutory Plans Team Leader Monitoring and Hydrology
and responsibilities under the Biosecurity Act 1993, Resource Management Act 1991 and Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Act 1941. Role of Team Leader Monitoring and Hydrology Co-ordinate the implementation of Council s environmental monitoring, hydrology and environmental data collection and management functions within the Council. Primary Functions 1. Teamwork and Management Lead an effective and efficient team of Monitoring and Hydrology staff. Maintain functioning team relations and ensure all staff contribute positively to team culture. Undertake management of staff and ensure their development to meet the requirements of their roles. Evaluate and manage the financial performance of the team and the Monitoring and Hydrology budget. Produce, implement and record an annual work plan which meets requirements of service level agreements with other parts of Council. Planning, co-ordination and implementation of projects and specific work programmes as requested by the Shared Services Science Manager. 2. Programme Delivery Lead environmental monitoring programmes including periodic review and evaluation ensuring that the operational integrity of the programmes is maintained and that innovation is embraced. Ensure all standard operating procedures are documented and that implementation of any identified improvements for the Monitoring and Hydrology team are completed. Prepare monitoring reports, activity reports and any other reports as required by the Shared Services Science Manager. 3. Technical Acumen Being the technical expert on environmental monitoring and hydrology. Ensure environmental and hydrological data collection, processing, storage and analysis methods adhere to National Monitoring Standards and that there are quality assurance systems in place to maintain data integrity. Oversee the installation and maintenance of a variety of monitoring stations and instrumentation using scientific principles to assist in the improvement of environmental monitoring processes. Maintain relationships with other sections of Council and outside organisations as directed by the Shared Service Science Manager. 4. After Hours Response teams Maintain an on-call roster for Monitoring and Hydrology staff. Be part of these teams and respond to any incident. Team Leader Monitoring and Hydrology
5. Corporate Contribution Participate in corporate activities and projects Prepare reports to Council and Committees Represent Council on specialist technical working groups 6. Health & Safety Oversee the development and implementation of health and safety procedures for Monitoring and Hydrology staff. Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment, report incidents and accidents as they occur and assisting with hazard identification. Ensure compliance under Health and Safety Legislation. Competencies Academic / Professional Essential: Desirable: A BSc or equivalent degree in environmental, biological or hydrological science, physical geography or environmental engineering. Post-graduate professional qualification New Zealand Diploma in Field Hydrology or similar qualification. Skills / Knowledge Essential: Current, clean, full NZ Driver s Licence. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Technical understanding of electronic monitoring systems and technology, remote data collection processes and internet based reporting tools. A sound understanding of the principles of data collection methodology, quality control and assurance systems. Work Experience Direct experience with most of the primary functions and related deliverables with respect to environmental monitoring and hydrology. Minimum 5 years post professional qualification experience. Team leader/people management experience minimum 2 years Expected behaviours for this position Highly motivated and energetic Customer focussed on the needs of both internal and external customers Team leader and player Demonstrates and promotes GDC s values with professionalism: Tairāwhiti Piritahi Together Tairāwhiti kia mārama kia ngāwari kia ū make it smart make it easy make it happen Team Leader Monitoring and Hydrology
Additional Responsibilities The job holder must participate in 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. Relationships External: Community Tāngata whenua Consultants, contractors, businesses Non-governmental organisations Other Councils Government Departments and Agencies Internal: Team members Other sections of Council - particularly those with service level agreements Shared Services Science Manager Approval / Sign-off Position Holder: Name Signature. Dated Manager: Name Signature. Dated February 2015 (20-Mar-15) Team Leader Monitoring and Hydrology
Council s Expected Behaviours 1. I consider the customer in everything I do 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 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 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 Behave is consistently 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. 10. I lead by example and inspire commitment to achieve Inspire a shared commitment and lead by example Appropriately utilise, challenge and recognise staff to achieve the organisation s goals Understand and apply concepts of fairness, dignity, ethics and lawfulness. Team Leader Monitoring and Hydrology