Sampling Officer - MOR10899
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,692.55 to £27,200.55 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | Moray Area, IV30 1BX |
| Company: | Moray Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MOR10899 |
Summary
Job Description
To assist in achieving the Environmental Health Section’s aim to monitor and improve the quality and infrastructure of Private Water Supplies within the Moray Area.
Requirements
To take programmed water samples in accordance the provisions of relevant Private Water Supply Regulations.
To assist in the monitoring of water quality in swimming pools and other waters.
Take non programmed water samples from private supplies in accordance with the relevant Private Water Supply Regulations, public supplies and swimming pools as instructed.
Gather information on Private Supply networks and properties served.
Liaise with other Departments and Agencies.
To carry out other duties which may be required from time to time. Contributing to the effectiveness of the Service.
The Individual
Experience in environmental sampling/monitoring
Relevant qualification to HNC level or equivalent*
Competent use of IT equipment, software and effective keyboard skills.
Proven ability to prioritise tasks/actions to work to deadlines.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of an effective team.
Effective record keeping skills.
Ability to remain task focused.
Self confidence.
Self motivated.
Ability to analyse statistical information.
Demonstrable ability of attention to detail in the processing of information.
Proven skills of observation.
Ability to write letters, memos and reports.
You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van.
Proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of parties.
Ability to work jointly with other agencies e.g SEPA.
Willingness to accept direction/delegation A commitment to deliver quality services to agreed standards.
There is a requirement to attend locations/sites/venues across Moray on a regular basis.
Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of service.
Ability to work in an open plan office.
Ability to work in different offices dependent upon service requirements Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality.
Closing date: 1 August 2025.
Starting Salary: £25,692.55 / £13.63 per hour
Permanent/Part Time: 21.75 Hours per week / 52 weeks per year
Interviews to be held after 28 July 2025.
For Further information, please contact Karen Sievewright, Environmental Heath and Trading Standards Manager, karen.sievewright@moray.gov.uk.
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