Mountain Bike Ranger Job with Forestry Commission
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I just came across this job and thought I would post it on here in case anyone is interested
http://www2.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_forestry03.asp?newms=jj&id=78328&
Mountain Bike Ranger Coed y Cymoedd
Ref 0018-13
Country Wales
Location Resolven
Position Type Full Time
Salary 23819 - 27912 ( GBP )
Closing date for applications 27 January 2013
A Single Environment Body for Wales will come into being on 1 April 2013. Staff who are employed by the Forestry Commission Wales immediately before that date will be transferred to the new body.
Background Information
Coed y Cymoedd Forest District comprises some 30k hectares of land located from Carmarthenshire in the West to Monmouthshire in the East encompassing various forest types. The area includes a sand dunes forest, an AONB and also the whole of the former industrial South Wales Valleys.
Coed y Cymoedd is the largest urban forest in Europe with a resident Valleys population of 1 million and a coastal hinterland population of a similar size. The district works with 14 Unitary Authorities. It also encompasses Wales’ 3 principal cities. The proximity to so many people provides opportunities and challenges in managing the forests of South Wales for public benefit.
The Coed y Cymoedd Districts MTB assets currently consist of:-
7 single track cross country trails (approximately 110km of built single track trails).
1 Downhill MTB trail.
3 Event downhill trails.
2 Community downhill trails.
1 Community jump park.
The District currently has two major well known MTB trail centres, Afan Forest Park and Cwmcarn in addition to this a £5 million investment (South Wales Cycling Centre of Excellence) is being undertaken in the District. This will see new MTB trails developed at the existing centres . The successful candidate will be involved in the ongoing management of this new development. A third private sector run MTB centre is due to be set up near Merthyr Tydfil
Approximately 130,000 riders per year currently use the Districts MTB centres and this is set to grow rapidly as the Centre of Excellence project is developed.
Purpose of the Job
To provide support to the Mountain Bike Manager in delivery of the Forest District's mountain bike management programme.
(Candidates should be aware there will not be a requirement to ride mountain bikes while carrying this role)
Key Work Areas
Maintenance
Ensure the District's Mountain Bike facilities fully comply with the FC’s standards OGB37 and OGB23, which includes trail inspections, supervision, management of maintenance contracts, supporting Local Area teams in the preparation of accident reports and maintaining all documentation records to support these areas.
New Works
Assist in any further development of the MTB Product within the District, which will include overseeing design and build of new trails or improvements/refurbishments of existing trails.
Communications
Ensure good internal communications with all Local Area teams and service providers. Provide up to date information to web-site provider to ensure official web-site is fresh and useable for all. Meet the following at regular agreed intervals: MTB centre staff, clubs and organisations, private sector operators and local communities.
Challenging Bike Areas and Wild Trails
Assist Local Area teams in the management of all unauthorised trails including helping in coming to a decision on the future of the trail and drawing up contracts/specifications for the removal and reinstatement of the area. Carry out monitoring of these sites.
Ensure that the records for MTB Ranger's own cycle and PPE equipment are fully maintained.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experienced Mountain bike rider
Experience in the management of countryside recreation facilities.
Desirable
Experience in construction, maintenance and inspection of mountain bike trails
Professional & Technical Expertise
Essential
Competent in the use of Microsoft IT packages.(Word,Excel,Powerpoint and Outlook)
Desirable
Knowledge of GIS systems.
Holder of 'Mountain Bike & Cycle use in the Work Place' Level 1, 2 and 3
SMBLA (or similar) Trail Leader or Technical Trail Leader award
Work with Other People
Essential
Build and maintain good working relationships
Provide a service that meets customer/stakeholder needs
Be reliable and flexible within the team
Desirable
Be approachable, open, polite and helpful to others
Communication
Essential
Share your ideas, experience and knowledge
Ensure that the right person gets the right information at the right time
Desirable
Project a positive image when representing the FC
Make effective use of face to face communication to build good working relationships
Deliver Results
Essential
Prioritise and organise your time and resources effectively to meet agreed deadlines and objectives
Demonstrate drive and determination to complete tasks
Desirable
Know when to involve others and consult colleagues about problems at an early stage
Learn and Apply
Essential
Look for ways to improve how you work, make suggestions for and be open to change
Take responsibility for own work, learning from experience, mistakes and constructive feedback
Desirable
Be aware of own strengths and development needs and be proactive in developing own performance through your Individual Learning Plan
Other
Essential
This role requires you to hold and continue to hold, a full current driving licence. Please provide your driving licence in order for us to validate that you meet this essential job requirement
Welsh Language Skills
Essential
The successful post holder will either be able to hold a simple conversation in Welsh or be willing to learn to the Canolradd(Intermediate) learning level as a condition of appointment. Two years will be given for each learning level, there are three levels from Mynediad(Beginners) to Sylfaen (Foundation) to Canolradd (Intermediate) level. Full FCW support will be given should the successful candidate language require development to this level.
Candidates may be required to participate in a Welsh language assessment at interview.
Additional Information
Applications will be received up until 11.59pm on the closing date.
As a Government Department, the Forestry Commission is currently subject to the Civil Service Pay Freeze
Click here for Useful Information for Candidates.
If you have any queries regarding our application process please contact resourcing@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
http://www2.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_forestry03.asp?newms=jj&id=78328&
Mountain Bike Ranger Coed y Cymoedd
Ref 0018-13
Country Wales
Location Resolven
Position Type Full Time
Salary 23819 - 27912 ( GBP )
Closing date for applications 27 January 2013
A Single Environment Body for Wales will come into being on 1 April 2013. Staff who are employed by the Forestry Commission Wales immediately before that date will be transferred to the new body.
Background Information
Coed y Cymoedd Forest District comprises some 30k hectares of land located from Carmarthenshire in the West to Monmouthshire in the East encompassing various forest types. The area includes a sand dunes forest, an AONB and also the whole of the former industrial South Wales Valleys.
Coed y Cymoedd is the largest urban forest in Europe with a resident Valleys population of 1 million and a coastal hinterland population of a similar size. The district works with 14 Unitary Authorities. It also encompasses Wales’ 3 principal cities. The proximity to so many people provides opportunities and challenges in managing the forests of South Wales for public benefit.
The Coed y Cymoedd Districts MTB assets currently consist of:-
7 single track cross country trails (approximately 110km of built single track trails).
1 Downhill MTB trail.
3 Event downhill trails.
2 Community downhill trails.
1 Community jump park.
The District currently has two major well known MTB trail centres, Afan Forest Park and Cwmcarn in addition to this a £5 million investment (South Wales Cycling Centre of Excellence) is being undertaken in the District. This will see new MTB trails developed at the existing centres . The successful candidate will be involved in the ongoing management of this new development. A third private sector run MTB centre is due to be set up near Merthyr Tydfil
Approximately 130,000 riders per year currently use the Districts MTB centres and this is set to grow rapidly as the Centre of Excellence project is developed.
Purpose of the Job
To provide support to the Mountain Bike Manager in delivery of the Forest District's mountain bike management programme.
(Candidates should be aware there will not be a requirement to ride mountain bikes while carrying this role)
Key Work Areas
Maintenance
Ensure the District's Mountain Bike facilities fully comply with the FC’s standards OGB37 and OGB23, which includes trail inspections, supervision, management of maintenance contracts, supporting Local Area teams in the preparation of accident reports and maintaining all documentation records to support these areas.
New Works
Assist in any further development of the MTB Product within the District, which will include overseeing design and build of new trails or improvements/refurbishments of existing trails.
Communications
Ensure good internal communications with all Local Area teams and service providers. Provide up to date information to web-site provider to ensure official web-site is fresh and useable for all. Meet the following at regular agreed intervals: MTB centre staff, clubs and organisations, private sector operators and local communities.
Challenging Bike Areas and Wild Trails
Assist Local Area teams in the management of all unauthorised trails including helping in coming to a decision on the future of the trail and drawing up contracts/specifications for the removal and reinstatement of the area. Carry out monitoring of these sites.
Ensure that the records for MTB Ranger's own cycle and PPE equipment are fully maintained.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experienced Mountain bike rider
Experience in the management of countryside recreation facilities.
Desirable
Experience in construction, maintenance and inspection of mountain bike trails
Professional & Technical Expertise
Essential
Competent in the use of Microsoft IT packages.(Word,Excel,Powerpoint and Outlook)
Desirable
Knowledge of GIS systems.
Holder of 'Mountain Bike & Cycle use in the Work Place' Level 1, 2 and 3
SMBLA (or similar) Trail Leader or Technical Trail Leader award
Work with Other People
Essential
Build and maintain good working relationships
Provide a service that meets customer/stakeholder needs
Be reliable and flexible within the team
Desirable
Be approachable, open, polite and helpful to others
Communication
Essential
Share your ideas, experience and knowledge
Ensure that the right person gets the right information at the right time
Desirable
Project a positive image when representing the FC
Make effective use of face to face communication to build good working relationships
Deliver Results
Essential
Prioritise and organise your time and resources effectively to meet agreed deadlines and objectives
Demonstrate drive and determination to complete tasks
Desirable
Know when to involve others and consult colleagues about problems at an early stage
Learn and Apply
Essential
Look for ways to improve how you work, make suggestions for and be open to change
Take responsibility for own work, learning from experience, mistakes and constructive feedback
Desirable
Be aware of own strengths and development needs and be proactive in developing own performance through your Individual Learning Plan
Other
Essential
This role requires you to hold and continue to hold, a full current driving licence. Please provide your driving licence in order for us to validate that you meet this essential job requirement
Welsh Language Skills
Essential
The successful post holder will either be able to hold a simple conversation in Welsh or be willing to learn to the Canolradd(Intermediate) learning level as a condition of appointment. Two years will be given for each learning level, there are three levels from Mynediad(Beginners) to Sylfaen (Foundation) to Canolradd (Intermediate) level. Full FCW support will be given should the successful candidate language require development to this level.
Candidates may be required to participate in a Welsh language assessment at interview.
Additional Information
Applications will be received up until 11.59pm on the closing date.
As a Government Department, the Forestry Commission is currently subject to the Civil Service Pay Freeze
Click here for Useful Information for Candidates.
If you have any queries regarding our application process please contact resourcing@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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Repost, and you might want to cut 90% of what you copy and pasted.0
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bennett_346 wrote:Repost, and you might want to cut 90% of what you copy and pasted.
Oh dear is it? I looked over the first two pages and didn't see anything0 -
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Better for someone to see it twice than not at all0
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Just FYI, the start date for that job is 14th March or before, it doesn't say anywhere on the actual site but for those actually interested in applying, just thought I'd point it out
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Haha i see I don't ever go into crudcatcher0
