Scientist - Data - 9534
1
South East
Reading
Caversham Lakes
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£27,138
We are looking for a Scientist (Water quality) to support the interpretation of a wide range of real time and high resolution water quality data. In addition you will develop the use of data, equipment and associated infrastructure to enhance the Agency’s capabilities with respect to agile monitoring and the full range of our statutory monitoring program.
The high resolution evidence produced is vital if we are to better understand our water environment.
The high resolution evidence produced is vital if we are to better understand our water environment.
The National Instrumentation Service provides support to all high resolution water quality monitoring activities undertaken across the Agency. We deliver a vital service that underpins the Environment Agency’s vision for water quality monitoring and plays a central role in the development and expansion of agile monitoring networks. The team also supports a wide range of high profile stakeholder partnerships and commercial activities.
We are seeking a Scientist with extensive ecology and water quality knowledge. You will be a graduate, or hold substantial and relevant vocational experience. In addition you should possess proven ability and/or knowledge of:
Field based Water quality and ecology monitoring practice
Proven ability in the interpretation of real time and or high resolution water quality/ecology data
Working knowledge of the requirements of WFD and other statutory drivers.
Design and development of water quality/ecology monitoring programmes
Other key requirements for this job include excellent communication skills, proficiency in word, excel and database management along with a passion for innovation and problem solving.
Field based Water quality and ecology monitoring practice
Proven ability in the interpretation of real time and or high resolution water quality/ecology data
Working knowledge of the requirements of WFD and other statutory drivers.
Design and development of water quality/ecology monitoring programmes
Other key requirements for this job include excellent communication skills, proficiency in word, excel and database management along with a passion for innovation and problem solving.
Closing Date: 17th December 2018 at 23:55 hours
The role will be based at Caversham Lakes Depot. There will be frequent and sometimes unscheduled travel across the Agency to access remote field sites. As a result the post requires a full UK driving licence. For further details please contact – Frances Houston, National Laboratory Instrumentation Service Team Leader on 07796 336228 email frances.houston@environment-agency.gov.uk
The role will be based at Caversham Lakes Depot. There will be frequent and sometimes unscheduled travel across the Agency to access remote field sites. As a result the post requires a full UK driving licence. For further details please contact – Frances Houston, National Laboratory Instrumentation Service Team Leader on 07796 336228 email frances.houston@environment-agency.gov.uk
17/12/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes
Full UK 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.