Reference number
297536
Salary
£41,642 – £49,860
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
B3
Contract type
Permanent
Type of role
Policy
Working pattern
Full-time
Number of jobs available
1
Location
Leith, Scotland, EH6 6QQ
About the job
Job summary
Scotland has a reputation for a high quality water environment, and you will be a key player in enhancing that reputation. Based within the Drinking Water Quality Team, supporting the Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland. This post provides an excellent opportunity to work with a range of water industry stakeholders to protect and further improve the quality of Scotland’s drinking water quality.
The Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland is the independent regulator of drinking water quality, regulating Scottish Water and having oversight of local authorities with regard to their drinking water quality remit.
The team is responsible for independently assuring that Scotland’s drinking water continues to be of the highest standard. As a Drinking Water Specialist, you be responsible for audit and inspection of a wide range of drinking water assets, investigating water quality incidents, preparation of reports, progressing enforcement action in line with the Regulator’s enforcement policy and liaising with consumers, stakeholders and the Scottish Government to provide expert technical advice on drinking water matters.
Technical advice and guidance is provided to local authorities on private water supplies to support them in their regulatory function. The team are responsible for ensuring the water sector complies with the requirements of the NIS Regulations.
An essential part of this role is site visits, involving extensive travel throughout Scotland and, occasionally, elsewhere. A driving licence is therefore mandatory as many locations are beyond public transport and you will be expected to drive to these locations.
Job description
- Lead technical inspections of Scottish Water assets and activities, engaging with all levels of the organisation, recommending improvements and reporting on findings;
- Co-ordinate DWQR’s scrutiny role in cyber and physical security
- Lead liaison and supervision of Local Authorities in their duties concerning private water supplies
- Classify and investigate water quality incidents, reporting findings and initiating and managing enforcement action where appropriate;
- Provide expert specialist advice to assist with policy development and drinking water research, delivering technical leadership on key strategies;
- Assist with the management of the public profile of the DWQR, including website, correspondence and media relations
Person specification
- Extensive current, practical experience in the water industry or it’s supply chain
- Experience of investigating and solving complex technical problems, reporting on them and recommending viable solutions
- Well-developed IT capabilities, including the collection, organisation and presentation of data to support decision making
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team and experience of engaging with a wide range of external stakeholders
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £41,642, Scottish Government contributes £10,513 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Sift and Interview dates TBC
Please apply using the link provided
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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Working for the Civil Service
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name :Louis Radford
- Email :louis.radford@gov.scot
Recruitment team
- Email :scottishgovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot
