Survey Advisor - 25417

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Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds , Sheffield , York
Various
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Surveying
£37,462 pro rata
As part of the Geomatics Terrestrial Survey team, you will support colleagues in Collaborative Delivery Teams, Area Partnership and Strategic Overview and Asset Performance teams, as well as all other areas of the business, in the specification, scoping and procurement of topographic survey data. These surveys form a critical part of the work we do to protect communities from future flooding.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in surveying to join a specialised team to provide sound advice and guidance to internal teams and work with our external partners. The Terrestrial Survey team is a dispersed team, which allows it to focus on the Environment Agency’s Area teams but provides a strong national network for technical consistency and personal development. You will need to be well organized, highly motivated and a good communicator with a professional attitude. You will have in-depth familiarity with topographic survey data and channel survey data as used in modelling.
Geomatics sits within the National Monitoring Survey team which delivers all national once monitoring activities for the Environment Agency. We deliver geomatics services to the Environment Agency and the wider environmental community. We are focused on delivering the highest quality data and providing a fully integrated approach to the timely delivery of geo-information. Combining cutting-edge technology with expert personnel, we work to the highest technical standards to provide accurate and high-quality products and technical advice.
Qualified in relevant scientific discipline with proven experience in surveying and a knowledge of survey data used in hydraulic modelling.

Essential experience and skills;

• Familiarity with the Environment Agency’s Survey Specification.
• Experience in project management.
• You will understand the application of GNSS and optical surveying instruments for complex surveying.
• You will be an adaptable team player, with a strong sense of customer focus and the ability to communicate technical information effectively with people at all levels.

Other experience desirable includes understanding the key role that National Monitoring Survey (Geomatics) plays in ensuring high-quality and reliable data products for the Environment Agency, experience of scoping watercourse related survey (or comparable infrastructure surveying) and experience in the procurement and management of surveying services. You will work as part of a nationally dispersed team but will be expected to be a self-starter and able to work independently.
The role will primarily support Yorkshire (YOR) and North-East (NEA) Areas but may include supporting Areas nationwide as required. The role may require occasional travel to EA offices and sites.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents, or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve, to achieve this we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, and religion.

For further information please contact Chris O'Dwyer : chris.odwyer@environment-agency.gov.uk

30/01/2023, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Ends 31/03/2024
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Demonstrate understanding of the different survey requirements of various customers across the Environment Agency and how best to deliver those needs via both internal and external routes.

Please note your answer will be used for shortlisting purposes. Your examples do not necessarily have to be work-related, so please use the best examples from any area of your life. You may find researching the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) useful when answering this question.
Scientific Knowledge
Show knowledge of range of relevant land survey techniques and their applicability for a range of uses and outputs and limitations surrounding them. Knowledge of GNSS surveying and control, as well as total stations, levels and an awareness of other techniques is essential.

Please note your answer will be used for shortlisting purposes. Your examples do not necessarily have to be work-related, so please use the best examples from any area of your life. You may find researching the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) useful when answering this question.
Data and Information Management
Demonstrate ability to manage survey datasets effectively and ensure appropriate re-use is made of existing topographic survey datasets.

Please note your answer will be used for shortlisting purposes. Your examples do not necessarily have to be work-related, so please use the best examples from any area of your life. You may find researching the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) useful when answering this question.
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Show ability to challenge unsafe practices and demonstrates awareness of hazards and safe working practices affecting field surveying in the water environment.

Please note your answer will be used for shortlisting purposes. Your examples do not necessarily have to be work-related, so please use the best examples from any area of your life. You may find researching the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) useful when answering this question.
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.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.