Environmental Monitoring Officer 1 - 13343
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South East
Wallingford
Red Kite House
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£27,572
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Environmental Monitoring Officer to help lead, carry out and deliver our environmental monitoring and investigations programme. The role will focus on delivering our freshwater ecological quality assessment and reporting work, as well as the laboratory processing of invertebrate samples. The ability to respond to biological pollution incidents will also be a key feature of the role as will the ability to design, plan and carry out specialist surveys for aquatic plants and invertebrates. Cross team working and participation in catchment delivery groups will also be an important part of the job.
The Analysis & Reporting team provides freshwater biological and water quality data to support and feed into all monitoring obligations. We deliver a vital service that underpins much of the Environment Agency’s statutory responsibilities relating to national and European legislation.
We are seeking an individual with a good knowledge of freshwater ecosystems. The successful candidate is likely to have several years’ experience in ecological fieldwork and laboratory work in freshwater invertebrate identification, with the ability to manipulate and analyse biological datasets using relevant metrics and appropriate statistical methods. Good skills in report writing together with the ability to present complex ecological issues to a wide audience, is also required.
Tim Johns, Environmental Monitoring Team Leader. tim.johns@environment-agency.gov.uk 02030259774 or
Glen Meadows Senior Environmental Monitoring Officer. Glen.Meadows@environment-agency.gov.uk 02030259643
Glen Meadows Senior Environmental Monitoring Officer. Glen.Meadows@environment-agency.gov.uk 02030259643
14/02/2020, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Applies Analytical Knowledge and Experience
Please explain how you have used your ecological knowledge and analytical skills to deliver a successful environmental outcome
Data and Information Management
Please tell us about a time when you have managed an ecological dataset, explaining how you ensured the integrity and accuracy of the data.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Please tell us about a time when you have worked with partners or colleagues to deliver a project or parcel of work.
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.
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.