Technical Specialist - Groundwater and Hydrology - 7449
1
South East
West Malling
Orchard House
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours
Operational Delivery
£34,330 pro-rata
Working alongside Hydrologists, Hydrogeologists and Water Resources specialist colleagues you will provide technical specialist advice and undertake:
• Management of Environment Agency hydrological monitoring station network and assets
• Flow Modelling and Analysis
• Abstraction Licence Strategies and Resources Assessment
• Restoring Sustainable Abstraction – investigations and options appraisal
• Water Framework Directive hydrology assessments
• Appraisal of Water Company Management and Drought Plans
• Drought Incident Management
• Abstraction Regulation Management
• Planning application consultation
• Mentoring and development of team members
• Working with customers and partners such as water companies, consultants, catchment groups, developers,
Rivers Trusts, Natural England and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.
• Management of Environment Agency hydrological monitoring station network and assets
• Flow Modelling and Analysis
• Abstraction Licence Strategies and Resources Assessment
• Restoring Sustainable Abstraction – investigations and options appraisal
• Water Framework Directive hydrology assessments
• Appraisal of Water Company Management and Drought Plans
• Drought Incident Management
• Abstraction Regulation Management
• Planning application consultation
• Mentoring and development of team members
• Working with customers and partners such as water companies, consultants, catchment groups, developers,
Rivers Trusts, Natural England and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.
The Kent and South London Groundwater and Hydrology team bring together Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resource specialists in an a high performing and professional environment. A population of 6 million and increasing growth in the South East continues to challenge the balance between the natural environment and resources, with the team being primarily responsible for regulating and managing sustainable abstraction across Kent and South London.
• Academic qualifications of minimum degree level (or equivalent), in a relevant environmental discipline
• Extensive Hydrological and/or Hydrogeological experience
• Produce and effectively interpret data to develop evidence
• Communicate across a wide network of audiences, having the ability to turn technical detail into compelling argument for the respective audience
• An in depth understanding of water resources management and regulation, as well as the wider Environment Agency business
• Extensive Hydrological and/or Hydrogeological experience
• Produce and effectively interpret data to develop evidence
• Communicate across a wide network of audiences, having the ability to turn technical detail into compelling argument for the respective audience
• An in depth understanding of water resources management and regulation, as well as the wider Environment Agency business
Closing Date: 4th February 2018 at 23:55 hours
The role will be based in Orchard House, Addington, West Malling, Kent ME19 5SH and interviews will be held on week commencing 19th February 2018. Fixed term contract ending 31st March 2019.
For further details please contact Christopher Di Marco on 02084747194
or by email: christopher.dimarco@environment-agency.gov.uk
We are fully committed to having an 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.
The role will be based in Orchard House, Addington, West Malling, Kent ME19 5SH and interviews will be held on week commencing 19th February 2018. Fixed term contract ending 31st March 2019.
For further details please contact Christopher Di Marco on 02084747194
or by email: christopher.dimarco@environment-agency.gov.uk
We are fully committed to having an 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.
04/02/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
until 31st March 2019
Scientific Knowledge
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Applies scientific knowledge to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers.
Applies scientific knowledge to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Data and Information Management
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Delivers Results Through Others
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Customer and Partner Relations
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Consults and collaborates with Customers and Partners effectively through awareness raising, education and combined projects, ensuring buy-in to initiatives and the beneficial promotion of the Environment Agency’s duties and policies.
Consults and collaborates with Customers and Partners effectively through awareness raising, education and combined projects, ensuring buy-in to initiatives and the beneficial promotion of the Environment Agency’s duties and policies.
Influences and Persuades Others
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
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.