Flood Modelling and Forecasting - Officer - 5200
1
North West
Warrington
Richard Fairclough House
Staff Grade 3
Fixed Term
Full Time
Analytical, Engineering, Knowledge & Information Management, Science
£22,211 (pro-rata)
As an officer in Modelling and Forecasting you will support on delivery of flood models/forecasts. This includes completing tasks in the development, adaptation and reviewing of flood models and associated reports including hydrology, and outputs such as mapping and forecast thresholds under supervision. You will provide operational and routine support to ensure the day-to-day running and effectiveness of the team.
Our Inland teams are experts in river flooding and hydrology. They also support delivery of flood incident response from our seven flood forecasting centres and work closely with a range of partners, from environmental consultants to the national Flood Forecasting Centre. They work on strategic projects helping us to prepare communities for future floods and determine appropriate flood mitigation solutions.
You’ll come to us with either a relevant scientific degree (e.g. physical geography, environment science or civil engineering) or relevant interest and a developing understanding of flood hydrology; river modelling; flood forecasting techniques or flood incident management.
If you want to get in to flood modelling and forecasting and develop your skills, this will be a great development opportunity.
You’ll be a self -starter, with excellent communication skills, be keen to learn and able to effectively prioritise workload. The ability to use GIS and perform GIS queries as well as data analysis and data management will be desirable.
If you want to get in to flood modelling and forecasting and develop your skills, this will be a great development opportunity.
You’ll be a self -starter, with excellent communication skills, be keen to learn and able to effectively prioritise workload. The ability to use GIS and perform GIS queries as well as data analysis and data management will be desirable.
For further information, and instructions on how to apply, please see the accompanying Candidate Pack.
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working practices support a healthy work/life balance. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.
As part of your exciting and challenging role, you will take on one of our incident response roles where you will be trained to help provide our dynamic 24/7 flood forecasting service.
The closing date for applications is 2 June 2017 at 23:55 hours.
To discuss the role in more detail or if you have any questions, please contact Julia Shepherd: Julia.shepherd@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working practices support a healthy work/life balance. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.
As part of your exciting and challenging role, you will take on one of our incident response roles where you will be trained to help provide our dynamic 24/7 flood forecasting service.
The closing date for applications is 2 June 2017 at 23:55 hours.
To discuss the role in more detail or if you have any questions, please contact Julia Shepherd: Julia.shepherd@environment-agency.gov.uk.
02/06/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
30/06/2018
Numerical Modelling and Forecasting
Interprets data and information to forecast the state of the environment, including large-scale trends such as climate change, and more localised forecasting such as pollution, flooding and water availability.
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.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
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.