Job SummaryPlease note that this position is temporary until December .ASSISTANT WARDEN POSTS – MILNGAVIE RESERVOIRS PARTNERSHIP PROJECTAn exciting opportunity has arisen within the Mugdock Country Park team, for a full time full time Assistant Warden post.
The post will form part of a project team for Milngavie Reservoirs Partnership between EDC and Scottish Water and will be based at Mugdock but will work mainly within the Milngavie Reservoir site.Responsibilities include providing clear access routes around Milngavie Reservoirs by addressing drainage issues, vegetation growth and landscape presentation.
Tasks will involve maintenance of trees, land, paths and cleaning of structures to create an attractive environment and preserve fixed assets.Applicants should have a knowledge of estates management, working on listed structures, planned maintenance, responsive repairs and an understanding of issues relating to public access.The posts are 37 hours per week.
Normal hours of work will be to although regular evening and weekend working will be required.
This typically takes the form of one weekend shift and one 19.00 hour finish per week.
PVG / Disclosure ScotlandThe following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteriaWhere the post you are applying for is considered Regulated Work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, , successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.
Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate's first salary payment.
In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee's wages following commencement of employment.
Approval in such circumstances will be made by HR Services Lead.
Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee's final salary.
The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required.Charter of CommitmentThe commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows:• Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.• Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability.• The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion.
Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.
• We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol.
Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.• We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.• We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria.
(Normally within 4 weeks)• We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks.We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.WebsitesMugdock Country Park