Number of jobs available: 1
Region: South West
City/Town: Blandford Forum , Bridgwater , Chippenham , Exeter
Grade: Staff Grade 5
Post Type: Fixed Term
Role Type: Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery
Working Pattern: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share
Salary Minimum: £39,635 Pro-rata
Closing Date: 22/09/2024, 23:55 hours
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Job description
In Wessex we want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Wessex Area Groundwater, Hydrology & Contaminated Land team, making a difference by protecting people and the environment through water resources hydrology.
We are looking for an enthusiastic hydrologist to apply their technical skills and knowledge to help improve the quality of our hydrometric data and to support national colleagues in reviewing and managing a sub-network of high-quality flow monitoring sites.
This role will support the Natural Capital and Ecosystems Assessment (NCEA) project that aims to develop a sub-network of river flow, sites, producing high quality data, that can measure changes in the water environment, including the impacts of climate change.
Delivery of the NCEA water quantity project will be based around assessing the performance of existing flow monitoring stations. This will include:
- Quality assurance and management of hydrometric data
- Support activities of the NCEA water quantity network, e.g. feedback on NCEA sub-network site selection
- Be a champion for high quality flow data and the NCEA flow sub-network
The successful candidate will be the technical lead for delivery of the NCEA work in their Hub. This will involve building strong collaborative working relationships with hydrologists across the hub teams, and with other specialists supporting NCEA Water Quantity work. As part of this, the role will need to work alongside experts in other teams to improve river flow data quality, provide local knowledge of NCEA water network activities, and represent the interest of the NCEA network.
The team
The successful candidate will join our Groundwater, Hydrology & Contaminated Land Team in Wessex Area. Our friendly, inclusive team provides integrated hydrology service, analysing, modelling, forecasting and reporting how much water is available for end users and the environment. This includes important issues such as identifying and resolving factors affecting the quality of hydrological data and information, no deterioration of water courses under the Water Framework Directive, Catchment Abstraction Management Strategies and much more.
Experience/skills required
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who enjoys identifying and resolving problems, working with data, and build and sustain relationships with others. You’ll have a degree in geography or environmental sciences and ideally an MSc in a related subject to hydrology or equivalent work experience.
You’ll have a good understanding of hydrology concepts and can demonstrate skills in using hydrological tools and techniques to analyse and interpret hydrological data, apply hydrological concepts (such as hydrology processes and catchment behaviour) and different types of hydrological data. Some experience in hydrometric and hydraulic theory would be beneficial.
You will be proactive, demonstrate good use of initiative and demonstrate outstanding communication skills. Working effectively on your own or in teams will be a key part of this role.
Contact and additional information
The work covers the network sites within the following areas: Wessex, Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly, East Midlands and West Midlands.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Please see the candidate pack for more on how you will support with this.
We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, annual leave starting at 25 days, and an award-winning Pension Fund.
Role location is flexible but occasional travel to various offices and sites around the country will be required.
To discuss this role, please contact:
- Team Leader, Stuart Oxley, on stuart.oxley@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07876 131237.
Interviews will take place week commencing 07/10/2024.
Length of contract
Up to 31/03/2025
Competence 1: Achieves Results
Description
Your answers to the capability questions will be used to establish interview selection.
Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Provide an example of where you have delivered a project/task and the steps you took to ensure you delivered what was required? Please detail how you managed time, costs and the quality of outcome, where relevant.
Competence 2: Communicates Effectively
Description
Your answers to the capability questions will be used to establish interview selection.
Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately, and persuasively through speech and writing.
Please describe an example of when you have needed to explain a complex issue to someone with little previous knowledge of the issue. Describe the communication methods you used and the outcome.
Competence 3: Builds and Sustains Relationships
Description
Your answers to the capability questions will be used to establish interview selection.
Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships.
Working collaboratively with other staff will be essential part of making this assignment a success. Using an example please describe the most effective methods you use to support key work relationships?
Role specific license requirements: Full UK Driving Licence.
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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