Environmental Regulation & Enforcement Officer (Environment Officer) - Full training & lease car provided - 6958
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East Midlands, East of England, London, National, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
Bedford , Beverley , Bideford , Blandford Forum , Bodmin , Brampton , Bridgwater , Canterbury , Chichester , Chippenham , Colchester , Ely , Exeter , Farnham , Fradley, Ipswich , Kettering , Kidderminster , Launceston , Leeds , Leicester , Lincoln , London, Newport (Isle of Wight) , Norwich , Nottingham , Penrith , Peterborough , Pevensey, Preston , Redruth , Romsey , Rotherham , Sevenoaks , Shrewsbury , Solihull , Spalding , Stafford , Tewkesbury , Wallingford , Welwyn Garden City , West Malling , Worthing , York
Bedford Depot, Ely Office, Brampton Office, Lutra House, Ghyll Mount, Rothley Offices & Depot, Trentside Offices, Sir John Moore House, Pennygillam Depot, Tolgus Depot, Alverdiscott Depot, Manley House, Dragonfly House, Iceni House, Rivers House Kelvedon, Tonbridge Office, Rivers House Canterbury, Orchard House, Rivers House Crossness, Spalding Office, Kingfisher House, Nene House, Riversmeet House, Hafren House, Mance House, Chichester Office, Pevensey Office, Romsey Office, Isle Of Wight Office, Guildbourne House, Units 10&11 Greyfriars Bus Pk, Sentinel House, Sapphire East, Rivers House Blandford, Chippenham Sub Area Office, Rivers House Bridgwater, Red Kite House, Goldcrest House, Templeborough, Crosskill House, Lateral, Alchemy, Bessemer Road, AL7 1HE, Ceres House, 2 Searby Rd, LN2 4DT, Foss House
Environment Officer A
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share
Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery
£20,234 increasing to to £21,336 then £21,908 as you progress through the training and development programme. Progression to £27,138 with additional development.
We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment. Our work helps to ensure people can enjoy the water environment through angling and navigation. We look after land quality, promote sustainable land management and help protect and enhance wildlife habitats. We also work closely with businesses to help them comply with environmental regulations.
Joining one of our customer facing frontline teams, you’ll help create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment. You’ll tackle everything from legal and illegal waste sites, rivers, waterways and farms across a range of urban and rural sites, all of which may impact the local environment.
You’ll be responsible for regulating a range of activities to ensure they are carried out without polluting the environment or causing harm to people. Sometimes we have to take tough action to achieve these aims and occasionally you will need to investigate environmental offences. You may also be required on occasion to give evidence in a court of law.
The job is extremely varied, vital and at times challenging. Sometimes you’ll need to work with business customers to help them operate legally; while at other times you will be enforcing the law and making sure operators improve their performance.
Joining one of our customer facing frontline teams, you’ll help create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment. You’ll tackle everything from legal and illegal waste sites, rivers, waterways and farms across a range of urban and rural sites, all of which may impact the local environment.
You’ll be responsible for regulating a range of activities to ensure they are carried out without polluting the environment or causing harm to people. Sometimes we have to take tough action to achieve these aims and occasionally you will need to investigate environmental offences. You may also be required on occasion to give evidence in a court of law.
The job is extremely varied, vital and at times challenging. Sometimes you’ll need to work with business customers to help them operate legally; while at other times you will be enforcing the law and making sure operators improve their performance.
You will be based in one of our area offices in an operational team focusing on either Land & Water or Waste issues. In the Waste team you will focus on operators and companies in the waste sector. In the Land & Water team you’ll focus on water quality, agriculture and water resources.
Both teams have responsibilities that involve working outdoors and indoors. They also respond to environmental emergencies and incidents.
Both teams have responsibilities that involve working outdoors and indoors. They also respond to environmental emergencies and incidents.
You’ll ideally have exposure to a regulatory, enforcement or customer-focused role. Perhaps you've inspected sites, handled complaints or been in a role where you’ve had difficult conversations with customers. Whatever your background, you'll be interested in the environment and be willing to enforce environmental regulations, even if this means sometimes dealing with confrontational situations.
Whilst relevant work experience would be an advantage, it’s less important to us than your ability to demonstrate the key skills we’re seeking:
* organised
* handle confrontational people
* confident and assertive
* adapt your communication style
* integrate into a team
* IT literate
* record information correctly
* enjoy working outdoors and in an office environment
* passionate about the environment
* willing to learn about environmental regulations
Please don't be put off applying if you don’t have a degree (or other qualification) because we'll provide you with all the training you’ll need.
Whilst relevant work experience would be an advantage, it’s less important to us than your ability to demonstrate the key skills we’re seeking:
* organised
* handle confrontational people
* confident and assertive
* adapt your communication style
* integrate into a team
* IT literate
* record information correctly
* enjoy working outdoors and in an office environment
* passionate about the environment
* willing to learn about environmental regulations
Please don't be put off applying if you don’t have a degree (or other qualification) because we'll provide you with all the training you’ll need.
Please download the attached candidate pack for more information. For further information please contact RI_Recruitment@environment-agency.gov.uk
Your salary will increase to £21,336 once you’ve completed the induction stage. You’ll receive further increases to £21,908 then £27,138 as you progress through the development programme.
The role may require participation in standby and call out rosters. It also requires regular site visits, so a full UK driving licence is necessary. A lease car will be provided as part of the benefits package.
We’re committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve and welcome applications from people from all walks of life.
Applications close on Wednesday 24th January 2018 at 23:55 hours. Interviews will be held between 28th February and 13th March.
Internal job title: Environment Officer
Your salary will increase to £21,336 once you’ve completed the induction stage. You’ll receive further increases to £21,908 then £27,138 as you progress through the development programme.
The role may require participation in standby and call out rosters. It also requires regular site visits, so a full UK driving licence is necessary. A lease car will be provided as part of the benefits package.
We’re committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve and welcome applications from people from all walks of life.
Applications close on Wednesday 24th January 2018 at 23:55 hours. Interviews will be held between 28th February and 13th March.
Internal job title: Environment Officer
24/01/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Communicates Effectively
Describe how you have used a range of communication methods to present your views in a convincing way. Tell us about the audiences, what the messages were, how you communicated the messages and what you took into consideration to ensure each message landed well. How did you alter your communication style to suit each audience? Please note your answer will be used for shortlisting purposes.
Your examples do not have to be work-related, so please use the best examples from any areas of your life. You may find researching the STAR technique useful when answering this question.
Your examples do not have to be work-related, so please use the best examples from any areas of your life. You may find researching the STAR technique useful when answering this question.
Influences and Persuades Others
Describe a time that you persuaded someone to do something that they didn’t initially want to do. Describe the process you went through and how you sought to understand the other person’s point of view. Please note your answer will be used for shortlisting purposes.
Your example does not have to be work-related, so please use the best example from any area of your life. You may find researching the STAR technique useful when answering this question.
Your example does not have to be work-related, so please use the best example from any area of your life. You may find researching the STAR technique useful when answering this question.
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Describe how you have rectified a potentially harmful situation to keep yourself and others safe. What was the situation and how did you correct it? What other options did you consider at the time? Explain your options and thought processes. Please note your answer will be used for shortlisting purposes.
Your example does not have to be work-related, so please use the best example from any area of your life. You may find researching the STAR technique useful when answering this question.
Your example does not have to be work-related, so please use the best example from any area of your life. You may find researching the STAR technique useful when answering this question.
Full UK driving licence (cars & light vehicles)
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.
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.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.