Technical Officer Air Quality and Noise (permanent) - 20615
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East Midlands, East of England, London, National, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
All
All
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time
Science
£28,785 (pro-rata - if part time)
We are the Environment Agency. We create better places for people, wildlife and the environment. We improve and protect the quality of our air, land and water by tackling pollution. We work with businesses to help them comply with environmental regulations and believe a healthy and diverse environment enhances people’s lives and contributes to sustainable and resilient economic growth.
This is an exciting opportunity within the Environment Agency’s Air Quality Modelling and Assessment Unit (AQMAU). As a technical officer you will work in a team of other professionals to review and interpret air quality and/or noise impact assessments using predictive modelling software. This will include carrying out complex modelling studies, developing software tools and providing advice and training to operational colleagues. You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in incident response.
This is an exciting opportunity within the Environment Agency’s Air Quality Modelling and Assessment Unit (AQMAU). As a technical officer you will work in a team of other professionals to review and interpret air quality and/or noise impact assessments using predictive modelling software. This will include carrying out complex modelling studies, developing software tools and providing advice and training to operational colleagues. You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in incident response.
The AQMAU team provides the Environment Agency’s national air dispersion and noise modelling expertise. We provide regulatory advice to support permitting, compliance and major incidents, helping protect the local population and ecological sites from regulated industry. The work we do impacts on permitting decisions and how a site can legally operate.
We’re seeking a highly numerate individual to work in the fields of air quality and/or noise modelling. You will have:
• A degree or equivalent in a science or engineering discipline.
• A proven ability to analyse data and solve problems to make decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and team-working skills.
• Excellent customer focus.
• Ideally some experience in air quality or noise modelling; computer programming or working in a regulated industry.
You’ll be comfortable managing your own work and communicating complex technical issues effectively.
• A degree or equivalent in a science or engineering discipline.
• A proven ability to analyse data and solve problems to make decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and team-working skills.
• Excellent customer focus.
• Ideally some experience in air quality or noise modelling; computer programming or working in a regulated industry.
You’ll be comfortable managing your own work and communicating complex technical issues effectively.
This is a permanent post. It can be based in any Environment Agency office.
We are recruiting to fill several posts within the team:
• 2 Technical officers – 1 permanent; 1 fixed term (2 years)
• 2 Technical advisors – 1 permanent; 1 fixed term (2 years)
• 2 Senior technical advisors – 1 permanent; 1 fixed term (2 years)
Please submit a separate application for each post for which you would like to be considered.For further information about any of these roles please contact Sofia Girnary (07825 113939; sofia.girnary@environment-agency.gov.uk) or Nick Bettinson (07770 847712; nicholas.bettinson@environment-agency.gov.uk).
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join an organisation which values everyone.
We are recruiting to fill several posts within the team:
• 2 Technical officers – 1 permanent; 1 fixed term (2 years)
• 2 Technical advisors – 1 permanent; 1 fixed term (2 years)
• 2 Senior technical advisors – 1 permanent; 1 fixed term (2 years)
Please submit a separate application for each post for which you would like to be considered.For further information about any of these roles please contact Sofia Girnary (07825 113939; sofia.girnary@environment-agency.gov.uk) or Nick Bettinson (07770 847712; nicholas.bettinson@environment-agency.gov.uk).
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join an organisation which values everyone.
06/02/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Scientific Knowledge
Please provide details of your scientific knowledge and experience. If relevant, please include details of any experience or qualifications relating to air quality and/or noise, or of working in a regulated industry.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions. Describe a time when you have needed to solve a complex technical problem and how you went about it.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
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.