Transport Officer Job Vacancy in Aberdeen

You have a minimum of 4 standard grades, or equivalent, at level 3 or above, including English and a numeric related subject or appropriate experience in transport/logistics. Strong communication skills and good IT skills are essential. Along with the ability to fit into a team, you have the ability to work with minimum supervision, and to remain clear-headed under pressure.
You will provide technical and other support in the procurement, provision and day-to-day management of supported local bus services. Tasks include analysing revisions to the commercial bus network and passenger and revenue data received from bus operators. Assessing the impact of road closures on local bus services. Maintaining local bus services on GIS and updating contract specifications.

The majority of posts within Aberdeenshire Council fall into one of the categories as detailed on the Worksmart website – http://worksmart.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/

Informal Enquiries to: Lynn Malcolm 01224 664776

Job Purpose
To provide technical (and other) support to the Principal Officer and Senior Transport Officer (Local Services) in the procurement and day-to-day management of supported local bus services. This involves working individually and as a member of a team and requires communicating with representatives of bus companies, Vehicle Inspectorate, Grampian Police and members of the public.

Main Tasks
• Analyse revisions to the commercial bus network
• Maintain local bus service routes on GIS and update contract specifications for supported local bus services
• Assist the Senior Transport Officer (Local Services) and Central Procurement Unit in the administration of the tendering process
• Analyse passenger and revenue data received from bus operators
• Assist the Senior Transport Officer (Local Services) in the compilation of performance indicators for Council supported local bus services
• Assess the potential impact of roads restrictions and closures on local bus service
• Verify payment of invoices to bus operators and report to Senior Transport Officer (Local Services)
• Assist the Senior Transport Officer (Local Services) in the organisation and administration of Area Bus Forums
• Deputise for Senior Transport Officer (Local Services) in his/her absence

Job Reference: ABS9075
Closing Date: 06-May-2011