Enjoy the benefits of a professional career and a real work-life balance in the heart of the NSW Snowy Mountains. Affordable housing, great schools, a growing arts and culture scene, and fantastic year-round outdoor recreation, from skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing in winter, to water skiing, sailing, bush walking and fishing through the summer. Snowy River offers residents a relaxed, rural lifestyle convenient to both Canberra and the South Coast. REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE RANGER (2108) PERMANENT FULL TIME Purpose of Position Based in Council’s Berridale Office the Regulation and Compliance Unit (RCU) makes sure that certain government acts and regulations are being followed out in the community. The people working in the RCU include Environmental Health Officers, Development Compliance Officers, Liquid Trade Waste Officers, Administrative staff and RCU Cadet. The RCU Ranger will be required to assist, actively contribute and support the unit in the provision of regulatory services. The diversity of the role will include indoor and outdoor tasks. Key Responsibilities  Ensure service standards are maintained through the competent application of relevant legislation, Council’s objectives, policies and adopted standards; and  Investigation and resolution of complaints including but not limited to dog, stock and other animal control, littering, abandoned articles and vehicles, unauthorised activities, signage, minor pollution matters, control of burning etc, as required. Criteria Essential  Minimum current NSW Class C Drivers License;  WHS General Induction for Construction Work in NSW;  Experience in policing and enforcing legislation;  Knowledge of the Companion Animals Act;  Experience in handling a wide variety of domestic, farm & feral animals;  Ability to effectively observe, deduce and interpret situations and implement conflict resolution principles quickly and efficiently;  Well developed written and oral communication skills;  Ability and desire to undertake further industry training;  Ability to effectively communicate to the public the relevant rules/regulations pertaining to the functions of the position;  Ability to work in a diverse team and help others within the section as required; and  Willingness to undertake continuous improvement through performance review and direction Desirable  Previous experience in relation to enforcement of car parking controls and presenting evidence in a Court of Law;  Basic knowledge of the Companion Animals Act 1998;  Basic knowledge of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997;  Basic knowledge of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979;  SEINS Training; and  Asbestos Identification Certification. Salary Details Salary will be paid at Councils Salary Grade 6 $25.09 p/h – 38hrs p/w - Work life balance allows a 9 day fortnight Application Details Expressions of Interest should be marked “Confidential Job Application” and sent to Human Resources Officer Post: PO Box 143, Berridale NSW 2628 OR Email: [email protected] You will receive a receipt of application within 3 days if you don’t please contact Human Resources on 6451 1195 SRSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, values a safe and smoke free workplace and may request background checks. For assistance in completing your application see the “Recruitment Guide” rd th Advertising start date: 3 December 2014 Applications close: 5 January 2015