Flood Warning Officer - 15166
1
North West
Warrington
Richard Fairclough House
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Other
£23,248
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an interest in the Flood Warning Service. The role involves maintaining the Flood Warning service. You will be responsible for improving the flood warning service and undertaking threshold reviews and amendments where required. You will also contribute to incident management by improving access and knowledge to details on potential impacts of flooding.
You will join a positive, hardworking team that takes pride in delivering results.
You will join a positive, hardworking team that takes pride in delivering results.
The flood resilience team provide a flood warning service, plan for incidents and help co-ordinate the areas response to flood events in order to minimise impact on life and property.
We raise awareness of flooding in areas through campaigns and mailshots and attend events and functions in line with this.
We provide input into incident plans and procedures with external partners and test these through multi agency exercises, to ensure they respond appropriately to flooding.
We raise awareness of flooding in areas through campaigns and mailshots and attend events and functions in line with this.
We provide input into incident plans and procedures with external partners and test these through multi agency exercises, to ensure they respond appropriately to flooding.
You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent customer services skills and be a great communicator to a wide range of audiences.
Have a knowledge of ArcMap/GIS software.
Data management.
Problem solving skills
Knowledge of the Flood Warning Service is preferred but not essential.
Have a knowledge of ArcMap/GIS software.
Data management.
Problem solving skills
Knowledge of the Flood Warning Service is preferred but not essential.
For any further information please contact Lauren Gelsthorpe in the Flood Resilience Team;
lauren.gelsthorpe@environment-agency.gov.uk
lauren.gelsthorpe@environment-agency.gov.uk
02/09/2020, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Works in Teams
We pride ourselves on our strong team spirit. We’d like someone to join our team who has a can-do positive attitude and enjoys working with others. Tell us about the most rewarding experience you’ve had working in a team, specifically focusing on your role and what made the experience rewarding.
Data and Information Management
Data and evidence underpin all decisions regarding flood risk. As part of your role you will be expected to analyse and interpret data.
Please describe when you had to rely on data to make an informed decision and on how it impacted on the overall delivery of your task?
What was the data?
What was the decision?
What was the result?
Please describe when you had to rely on data to make an informed decision and on how it impacted on the overall delivery of your task?
What was the data?
What was the decision?
What was the result?
Communicates Effectively
This role involves clearly communicating flood risk management information to the public, our partners and other teams within the Environment Agency. Please tell us how you adapt your communication style and methods to suit the audience.
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.