Evidence and Risk – Inland Officer (North East) - 14017
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National, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber
Darlington , Leeds , Newcastle , York
Tyneside House, Teesdale House, Lateral, Foss House
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery, Other, Risk Management, Science
£22,792
If you are motivated and passionate about making a difference, developing river modelling expertise and working collaboratively to solve complex and difficult problems. This is the role for you.
We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment. Acting to reduce the impacts of a changing climate on people and wildlife is at the heart of everything we do. We work with others to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in all we do, and to valuing the diversity.
Joining a national team of experts in the fields of flood risk and flood forecasting modelling. You will be provided technical training to develop, review and assure non-realtime and realtime models. You’ll solve complex problems, overcome challenges and develop your technical skills to make an impact in reducing flood risk. As part of your exciting and challenging role, you will have the chance to take on one of our incident response roles where you’ll be trained to help provide our dynamic 24/7 Flood Forecasting Service.
This role will enable you to nurture your career and expertise to help deliver solutions to issues caused by the climate emergency.
We are the Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment. Acting to reduce the impacts of a changing climate on people and wildlife is at the heart of everything we do. We work with others to make our environment a better place for people and wildlife. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in all we do, and to valuing the diversity.
Joining a national team of experts in the fields of flood risk and flood forecasting modelling. You will be provided technical training to develop, review and assure non-realtime and realtime models. You’ll solve complex problems, overcome challenges and develop your technical skills to make an impact in reducing flood risk. As part of your exciting and challenging role, you will have the chance to take on one of our incident response roles where you’ll be trained to help provide our dynamic 24/7 Flood Forecasting Service.
This role will enable you to nurture your career and expertise to help deliver solutions to issues caused by the climate emergency.
Evidence and Risk provide leadership, technical expertise and specialist advice on building, running and analysing detailed mathematical models. The outputs maps flood risk, providing evidence for determining potential impacts on communities and informing flood risk management and incident management decisions.
We are experts in river flooding and hydrology. We provide advice and analysis to reduce the impact of hazards and improve resilience.
Our Vision is technical expertise to help make us resilient to tomorrow’s climate.
We are experts in river flooding and hydrology. We provide advice and analysis to reduce the impact of hazards and improve resilience.
Our Vision is technical expertise to help make us resilient to tomorrow’s climate.
You will ideally be able to demonstrate some of the following, through experience to date;
• You will be highly computer literate
• You will be able to work under pressure and be skilled at making decisions and acting on them
• You will demonstrate skills in influencing and persuading people
• You will have an awareness of data management and standards and their role within your work
• You will have experience in prioritising work / projects and the ability to manage your own workload
• Ideally an awareness and / or experience in river modelling and/or flood forecasting or a related field.
• Ideally an awareness and preferably knowledge of GIS software packages,
• You will be willing to work flexibly, including taking on an out of hours duty role
• You will be highly computer literate
• You will be able to work under pressure and be skilled at making decisions and acting on them
• You will demonstrate skills in influencing and persuading people
• You will have an awareness of data management and standards and their role within your work
• You will have experience in prioritising work / projects and the ability to manage your own workload
• Ideally an awareness and / or experience in river modelling and/or flood forecasting or a related field.
• Ideally an awareness and preferably knowledge of GIS software packages,
• You will be willing to work flexibly, including taking on an out of hours duty role
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all of the training and support you need to succeed.
Opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits.
For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.
The role is part of a national team based around hub offices, Leeds is the role’s hub office, and attendance here is frequently required however you can be located in Newcastle, Darlington or York. Travel across England and some overnight stays may be required at times.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact: alan.smith1@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07798893511.
Opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits.
For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.
The role is part of a national team based around hub offices, Leeds is the role’s hub office, and attendance here is frequently required however you can be located in Newcastle, Darlington or York. Travel across England and some overnight stays may be required at times.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact: alan.smith1@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07798893511.
02/02/2020, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
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Describe a scenario when you were required to maximise your work output and persevere through challenges to achieve a successful outcome for a project / work task
How did you approach the project /work task?
What challenges did you overcome?
What was the result?
Describe a scenario when you were required to maximise your work output and persevere through challenges to achieve a successful outcome for a project / work task
How did you approach the project /work task?
What challenges did you overcome?
What was the result?
Numerical Modelling and Forecasting
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We want to know about your experience with or interest in hydrological/hydraulic flood modelling or flood forecasting or weather flood modelling - as these are the areas of expertise of our department. Please tell us about any work or training you have undertaken and/or skills you have in these fields or why you are interested to work in a department that covers these specialties?
We want to know about your experience with or interest in hydrological/hydraulic flood modelling or flood forecasting or weather flood modelling - as these are the areas of expertise of our department. Please tell us about any work or training you have undertaken and/or skills you have in these fields or why you are interested to work in a department that covers these specialties?
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
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Describe a scenario where you have been involved in the choosing of the optimal approach to a problem from a range of options.
How were the options identified?
How did you assess all the different options?
What made you choose the preferred option?
What was the result?
Describe a scenario where you have been involved in the choosing of the optimal approach to a problem from a range of options.
How were the options identified?
How did you assess all the different options?
What made you choose the preferred option?
What was the result?
Communicates Effectively
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Describe a time when you have had to communicate a complex topic involving a range of different methods.
What was the topic?
How did you consider the needs of your audience?
How did you ensure the communication was 2-way?
Describe a time when you have had to communicate a complex topic involving a range of different methods.
What was the topic?
How did you consider the needs of your audience?
How did you ensure the communication was 2-way?
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.