Senior Assistant Scientist - Data - 8426

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South East
Reading
Caversham Lakes
Staff Grade 3
Secondment
Full Time
Analytical
£22,433 pro-rata
We’re looking for a senior assistant scientist (water quality) to support the interpretation of wide range of real time and high resolution water quality information. In addition you will assist in the development of equipment and associated infrastructure to enhance the Agency’s capabilities with respect to agile monitoring.
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. It delivers a vital service that underpins the Environment Agency’s statutory responsibilities and is playing 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’re seeking a person with an active interest in ecology and water quality issues. You will be a graduate, or hold 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

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: 29th June 2018 at 23:55 hours

The role will be based at Caversham Lakes Depot and field locations nationally. 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

25/06/2018, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
6 months
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standard, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Occasional driving to various EA locations. Full driving license required.
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.

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This Vacancy is closed to applications.