Number of jobs available: 1
Region: East Midlands
City/Town: Nottingham
Building/Site: DEFRA GRP EA TRENTSIDE OFFICE, NG2 5FA
Grade: Staff Grade 4
Post Type: Fixed Term
Role Type: Operational Delivery
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary Minimum: £33,000 Pro-rata
Closing Date: 04/05/2025, 23:55 hours
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Job description
We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment. We help people & wildlife adapt to climate change and reduce its impacts.
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Hydrometry & Telemetry team, making a difference by protecting people and the environment through hydrometry.
Hydrometric data is used by the EA to issue flood warnings, make incident management decisions, and manage water abstractions. We are responsible for maintaining a long-term hydrometric archive to inform water resource planning, flood risk management and climate change planning and investment.
This role will support the Natural Capital and Ecosystems Assessment (NCEA) project that aims to develop a network of 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 flow monitoring stations.
This will include:
- Quality assurance and management of hydrometric data
- Investigating, identifying, and delivering opportunities to improve site performance
- Collecting on site measurements to check station performance
The successful candidate will work with others to improve data quality, to resolve issues & improve monitoring techniques. There will be opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across Hydrometry & Telemetry and the EA to share good practice.
This role will involve office and field-based activities including working in & near water. Training will be provided.
Incident response remains a top priority for the Environment Agency. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The team
The successful candidate will join our highly motivated Hydrometry & Telemetry Team in East Midlands area.
Our friendly, inclusive team operates and installs hydrometric and telemetry assets to ensure high quality data is available for customers 24/7. We work with colleagues in other teams, share knowledge freely, develop individual strengths and utilising the latest technological advances to ensure we are continuously improving our essential monitoring service
Experience/skills required
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who enjoys identifying and resolving problems, working with data, and collaborating with others.
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.
Essential:
- Experience working with data
- Problem solving skills for working effectively and supporting others
- Willingness to learn skills and systems
- Well organised and able to re-prioritise workloads
- Able to swim as you will be working in and near water
Desirable:
- Knowledge of environmental monitoring equipment and telemetry systems.
- Experience of installing and maintaining monitoring equipment would be beneficial.
- Experience managing large datasets and systems would be beneficial. Examples may include data entry, validation, error checking and resolution
Contact and additional information
Role location is flexible but occasional travel to various offices and sites around the country will be required.
Incident response remains a top priority for the Environment Agency. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
Interviews will take place week commencing 5th May 2025.
If you have any questions regarding the onboarding process, please contact Recruitment.EMD@Environment-Agency.gov.uk
Length of contract: End Date – 31/03/2026
Competence 1: Data and Information Management
Description
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops, and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Please describe an example of when have managed and/ or interpreted data? How did you go about this and what were the outcomes?
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
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 3: Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Description
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives, and taking sound and timely decisions.
Please describe an example of when you had to solve a problem. What information/techniques did you analyse and what was the outcome?
Competence 4: Communicates Effectively
Description
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
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.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
