Flood and Coastal Risk Management Officer (Asset Performance Suffolk) - 5027
1
East of England
Ipswich
Iceni House
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£26,869 (pro-rata)
You'll deliver targeted maintenance works in line with our annual programme and, acting as a designer under CDM Regulations, will produce Pre Construction Information documents alongside AutoCAD design drawings. There will be opportunities to manage delivery of small scale repair and improvement engineering schemes on coastal and fluvial assets. You'll manage key asset databases and input into our programming and financial forecasting. As a team player, you'll be maintaining and enhancing relationships with our customers and support delivery of key performance indicators ensuring our assets are in a high state of readiness for future flooding.
Asset Performance is part of Flood and Coastal Risk Management Operations, which delivers asset management and incident response. The team is responsible for maintaining flood risk management assets in Suffolk at their target condition, making sure our assets are operating and fit for purpose and safe. We inspect assets, record their condition and plan repairs and refurbishment. We plan channel maintenance, create, replace and decommission assets, engage and work with others, and manage asset information.
Having, or close to achieving, an Engineering qualification is desirable. Good communication skills are essential. Competent and proven time management, able to work to deadlines and quality standards. Ability to produce clear, concise written documentation and present technical information using industry standard software packages - GIS experience desirable. Previous experience of producing Pre Construction Information documentation and design drawings using AutoCAD, alongside practical application of CDM Regulations would be advantageous, guidance to develop this will be given. Site experience is desirable. Expertise in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel is expected along with a track record of providing excellent customer service.
Our assets are a diverse range of flood defences, earth banks, walls, pumping stations, flood storage reservoirs, sluices and control structures. They need constant management, maintenance and replacement. Our Asset Performance team identifies, plans and commissions work for a range of teams to deliver, from contractors to our own workforce. The team assesses our asset conditions, recording and managing that data to create programmes of work. We talk directly with communities, landowners and partners informing and discussing with them the work we do. The team will plan the work so that it can be delivered safely, within budget and on time.
For further information please contact david.c.white@environment-agency.gov.uk Tel: 07818 038 456.
You can also download the candidate pack.
Closing Date: 12th May 2017 at 23:55
For further information please contact david.c.white@environment-agency.gov.uk Tel: 07818 038 456.
You can also download the candidate pack.
Closing Date: 12th May 2017 at 23:55
12/05/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Until 31/03/2018
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. Tell us about 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 require to work as part of a team. Tell us about how you currently work successfully as a team. For example, how do you contribute to team effort and how do you interact with others to work effectively as a team? What were the challenges and outcomes?
Communicates Effectively
You will be expected to communicate and engage with others effectively through speech and writing. Tell us about a time where you have had to use your communication skills effectively to convey information and ideas clearly to others: Who was your audience? What was the message? What did you take into consideration to ensure the message landed well?
Data and Information Management
You will be expected to analyse and interpret data well. Tell us about a time where you had to rely on data to make an informed decision and on how it impacted on the overall delivery of your task.
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.