Number of jobs available: 1
Region: North East
City/Town: Newcastle
Building/Site: Tyneside House
Grade: Staff Grade 5
Post Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Role Type: Science
Salary Minimum: £37,462
Job description
You will be the water quality lead in the Analysis and reporting team. This means you will lead on:
• Designing and having ownership of water quality monitoring programmes for the area, including reviewing existing monitoring points and determinants
• Investigating Water Framework Directive WQ failures and doing this in a collaborative and holistic way
• Work closely with our citizen science lead and ensure we are making the best use of citizen science data
• Collaborating with other WQ experts to provide expert guidance and advice in area and to national colleagues
• Analysing WQ data and providing appropriate level reports and information depending on the customer and the question
The team
There is an exciting opportunity to join the Analysis and Reporting team in the North East of England. This is a small team, working hard with colleagues and customers to create a better place by protecting and enhancing diverse habitats and wildlife. The Team monitors and assesses the environment, providing a wide range of information on water quality, fish populations and ecological status to client teams across the Environment Agency and to external organisations.
Experience/skills required
We are seeking an Environmental Scientist with extensive knowledge and practical experience of Water Quality data and monitoring programmes, including statistical analysis and interpretation of data. You will be proficient in understanding and describing how the varied aspects of Water Quality can impact and influence the aquatic ecology of our watercourses, be able to devise integrated monitoring programmes and analyse and report water quality data.
You will have a degree or similar in a relevant discipline, with demonstrable skills in water quality data interpretation and analysis.
You should also have:
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence a broad range of customers
Excellent motivation and adaptability in delivering priorities
The ability to build, develop and nurture relationships
A track record of collaborating with others to deliver shared priorities
Demonstrable skill and experience in leadership and mentoring.
Contact and additional information
All Environment Agency staff receive training to support our response to environmental incidents.
For further details please contact Richard Jenkins at richard.jenkins@environment-agency.gov.uk
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Closing Date: 28/05/2023, 23:55 hours
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Competence 1: Influences and Persuades Others
Description
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Competence 2: Achieves Results
Description
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Competence 3: Communicates Effectively
Description
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Competence 4: Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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