Flood and Coastal Risk Management Officer - 7177
1
London
London
Thames Barrier SE18 5NJ
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£27,138
We’re looking for a Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Officer to join our team. You will report to the asset performance team leader and be responsible for assessing and recording the condition of the flood defences on the tidal River Thames.
You will work with riverside land owners to make sure they comply with planning and permitting conditions and you will work with others to take enforcement action when owners do not fulfil their legal obligations. You will engage with the public, communicate flood risk and contribute to the delivery of work programmes. You will have the opportunity to join our standby teams who respond to incidents caused by tidal flooding.
This role is vital to ensure that the tidal Thames flood defences continue to protect London from flooding now and in the future. It is a great opportunity for you to work in the asset management and civil engineering sector and to help the Environment Agency protect London and the Thames Estuary from tidal flooding.
You will work with riverside land owners to make sure they comply with planning and permitting conditions and you will work with others to take enforcement action when owners do not fulfil their legal obligations. You will engage with the public, communicate flood risk and contribute to the delivery of work programmes. You will have the opportunity to join our standby teams who respond to incidents caused by tidal flooding.
This role is vital to ensure that the tidal Thames flood defences continue to protect London from flooding now and in the future. It is a great opportunity for you to work in the asset management and civil engineering sector and to help the Environment Agency protect London and the Thames Estuary from tidal flooding.
The Thames tidal walls and embankments asset performance team manage over 3,000 flood defences that, together with the Thames Barrier, protect London from tidal flooding. Our defences are located on the banks of the Thames and its tributaries from Rainham and Erith to Teddington Lock.
The team are able to use specific legislation to enforce flood defence maintenance
The team are able to use specific legislation to enforce flood defence maintenance
We are looking for someone with knowledge of engineering principles to enable them to assess the condition of structures in accordance with national guidance and standards. You will be qualified to degree standard (or equivalent) in a civil engineering discipline, or have sufficient experience to work at an equivalent level. You will be experienced in working as part of a team as well as using your initiative when making decisions. You will have strong communication skills to enable positive conversations with flood defence owners to ensure they maintain their defences and to prevent defences from being damaged.
You must be able to work safely and productively on your own and be able to assess the risks posed by working in remote and potentially hazardous environments. You will also need to be able to use IT including mobile technology.
You must be able to work safely and productively on your own and be able to assess the risks posed by working in remote and potentially hazardous environments. You will also need to be able to use IT including mobile technology.
Closing Date: 18th December 2017 at 23:55 hours
27,138 plus 3,579 inner London Weighting
Interviews will be held week commencing 15th January 2018.
The role is based at the Thames Barrier, London. A full clean UK driving licence is required for this role.
Counter terrorism security clearance (CTC) is required to work from Thames Barrier. CRC - Basic Disclosure checks will also be carried out.
For further details please contact Thomas Howard on 02083054131 or thomas.howard@environment-agency.gov.uk
For more information please download the candidate pack.
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.
27,138 plus 3,579 inner London Weighting
Interviews will be held week commencing 15th January 2018.
The role is based at the Thames Barrier, London. A full clean UK driving licence is required for this role.
Counter terrorism security clearance (CTC) is required to work from Thames Barrier. CRC - Basic Disclosure checks will also be carried out.
For further details please contact Thomas Howard on 02083054131 or thomas.howard@environment-agency.gov.uk
For more information please download the candidate pack.
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.
18/12/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
You will be expected to set and deliver high standards of work through prioritisation and organisation of tasks and resources to meet targets and deadlines. Please describe a time when you had to deliver a challenging piece of work: what was it and how did you approach it?
Works in Teams
You will be required to work as part of a team. Please explain how you currently work as part of a team.
For example, how do you contribute to team effort to ensure the team performs well? How do you interact with others to work effectively as a team? What are the challenges and how do you approach them?
For example, how do you contribute to team effort to ensure the team performs well? How do you interact with others to work effectively as a team? What are the challenges and how do you approach them?
Influences and Persuades Others
You will be required to present a case to customers that is convincing and attractive, encouraging them to follow plans willingly.
Please provide an example of a time where you have had to influence others to gain acceptance of your plans or ideas:
What approach did you take and why? Did you consider other approaches? How did you deal with any objections? What was the outcome?
Please provide an example of a time where you have had to influence others to gain acceptance of your plans or ideas:
What approach did you take and why? Did you consider other approaches? How did you deal with any objections? What was the outcome?
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
You will be expected to find and deliver optimal solutions by analysing information, developing alternatives and taking sound decisions.
Provide an example of a time when you had to pick a preferred approach to a problem from a range of options. How did you assess all the different options? What made you chose the preferred option? Who did you consult? What was the result?
Provide an example of a time when you had to pick a preferred approach to a problem from a range of options. How did you assess all the different options? What made you chose the preferred option? Who did you consult? What was the result?
Manage your health and safety
You will be expected to behave in a way that reduces health and safety risks to yourself and others.
Describe a health and safety risk in your current or recent role? What actions did you take to reduce the risk to yourself and those around you?
Describe a health and safety risk in your current or recent role? What actions did you take to reduce the risk to yourself and those around you?
Full Clean UK Driving Licence
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.