Tidal Thames Asset Performance Team Member - 8372
1
London
London
Thames Barrier SE18 5NJ
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Engineering
£27,138
We’re looking for a Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Officer to join our asset performance team. You will be responsible for assessing and recording the condition of the flood defences on the tidal River Thames in London.
You will work with riverside land owners to make sure they comply with planning conditions and environmental permits and you will work with others to take enforcement action when owners do not fulfil their legal obligations. You will engage with the public to communicate flood risk and contribute to the delivery of work to maintain and improve London’s flood defences. 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 London’s tidal Thames flood defences continue to perform 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 conditions and environmental permits and you will work with others to take enforcement action when owners do not fulfil their legal obligations. You will engage with the public to communicate flood risk and contribute to the delivery of work to maintain and improve London’s flood defences. 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 London’s tidal Thames flood defences continue to perform 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 tidal Thames 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.
We carry out flood defence inspection, maintenance, repair and improvement works and use permissive powers to ensure riverside landowners look after the flood defences on their property.
We carry out flood defence inspection, maintenance, repair and improvement works and use permissive powers to ensure riverside landowners look after the flood defences on their property.
We are looking for someone with sufficient knowledge to enable them to assess the condition of flood defences 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 have experience of 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 protect them from damage.
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 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 have experience of 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 protect them from damage.
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: 2nd July 2018 at 23:55 hours
The role is based at the Thames Barrier. A full, clean driving licence is required for this role. Counter terrorism security clearance (CTC) is required to work from the Thames Barrier. CRC - Basic Disclosure checks will also be carried out. For further details please contact Thomas Howard (thomas.howard@environment-agency.gov.uk / 02083054131).
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.
The role is based at the Thames Barrier. A full, clean driving licence is required for this role. Counter terrorism security clearance (CTC) is required to work from the Thames Barrier. CRC - Basic Disclosure checks will also be carried out. For further details please contact Thomas Howard (thomas.howard@environment-agency.gov.uk / 02083054131).
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.
02/07/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
To meet targets set by government asset performance teams have to deliver challenging work on time and to high quality standards. This requires an ability to organise and prioritise work.
Please describe when you have had to deliver a challenging piece of work; What was the piece of work? What was your approach? What were the challenges? What was the final result?
Please describe when you have had to deliver a challenging piece of work; What was the piece of work? What was your approach? What were the challenges? What was the final result?
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Asset performance teams have to make decisions about how to maintain flood defences based on available information and sometimes incomplete data.
Please describe a time when you had to use data and information in order to come to a decision. What was the problem? What information did you use? What were the challenges? What was the result and what have you learned from this situation?
Please describe a time when you had to use data and information in order to come to a decision. What was the problem? What information did you use? What were the challenges? What was the result and what have you learned from this situation?
Manage your health and safety
Working on the river Thames and in sometimes remote locations means asset performance team members need to make sure their behaviour reduces risks to the health and safety of themselves and others.
Please describe the health and safety hazards in your current or a previous role. How were the hazards controlled? What actions did you take to reduce health and safety risks to yourself and others?
Please describe the health and safety hazards in your current or a previous role. How were the hazards controlled? What actions did you take to reduce health and safety risks to yourself and others?
Communicates Effectively
Asset performance teams are required to engage with land owners and the public. You will be required to communicate effectively to explain the importance of flood defences, to address public concerns and to persuade land owners of their need to act on your guidance.
Please describe a time when you have communicated with a group of people. What did you need to communicate? What methods did you use? How did you make sure your message was understood by all? What was the result?
Please describe a time when you have communicated with a group of people. What did you need to communicate? What methods did you use? How did you make sure your message was understood by all? What was the result?
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.