Senior Environmental Crime Officer - 12892

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South East
Welwyn Garden City
Alchemy, Bessemer Road, AL7 1HE
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Operational Delivery
£34,879 pro-rata
This role presents an exciting opportunity to get involved in tackling a rapidly developing area of crime. You will undertake specialist enforcement activities following a risk based approach targeting the greatest threats across Hertfordshire and North London. You will investigate suspected offences and deliver enforcement action. This will include formulating investigation plans, gathering evidence in line with legislative requirements, taking witness statements, conducting suspect interviews, carrying out covert surveillance and producing case files, ultimately appearing in court to give evidence in a criminal trial. You will take lead in investigating a wide range of environmental offences with a focus on illegal waste activity. This will involve the investigation of organised criminal networks, companies and individuals. You are likely to meet some confrontational people requiring you to adapt your communication style to the situation.

As a senior member of the team you will assist less experience officer’s plan and deliver their investigations as well as assisting the Team Leader with work planning.

We deal with complex legislation that allows for a variety of enforcement options, but we provide you with the training and support required to help you identify and recommend a course of action and follow it through to completion.
You’ll be part of a dedicated Enforcement Team specialising in dealing with serious and significant environmental crime. The team provide governance and ensure action is taken consistently and in accordance with EA procedures and crime priorities. The team has an important role in supporting the delivery of effective and efficient enforcement action in the area. This could be by leading on complex cases or supporting other area teams with their investigations.
You will have extensive experience in an investigatory or regulatory role and in evidence collection and case file production. You’ll have an in depth knowledge of the legislation which governs criminal investigations including PACE, RIPA and CPIA.

You’ll have a proven track record of managing complex and protracted investigations from start to finish, achieving results working alone or with others. You must be able to demonstrate you are an effective coach and mentor in the enforcement field. You must also be confident in dealing with hostile and difficult customers, and demonstrate that you can proactively manage the health and safety of yourself and others.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
Everyone starting with the EA will be welcomed and given all training and support needed to succeed.

We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and fully funded opportunities to develop qualifications.

The EA take part in incident response. If successful, your line manager will discuss arrangements, dependent on your role and circumstances.

The information in the candidate pack is a generic role profile, it's not specifically tailored to this position. The advert provides you with key accountabilities and skills required for this role.

We do not accept CVs. It is the competency questions that will be used for interview selection, ensure you draw out your skills and experience.

If you have any questions please contact the hiring manager: emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 07909 890569

23/10/2019, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Illegal Activity Detection and Enforcement
Please provide an example of where you have conducted a complex or protracted criminal investigation leading to a successful enforcement outcome.

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Communicates Effectively
Please provide an example of where you have communicate a controversial message to an external party and how you approached this.

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Delivers Results Through Others
Please provide an example of where you have managed a complex investigation or project where you have delivered results through utilising the skills of others.

Please note we do not accept CVs. It is your answer given to the question below that will be used for interview selection.
Full driving license
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.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.