Flood Risk Support Officer (fixed term) - Partnerships and Strategic Overview, Preston - 11729

1
North West
Preston
Lutra House
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£27,572 pro-rata
Do you want to make the world a better place? Are you passionate about protecting the nation against natural threats and hazards? We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and adaptable individual to join the Partnerships and Strategic Overview team. Your work will be conducted in a high-freedom environment that: makes staff happier; focuses on health, safety and wellbeing; embraces emergent leadership; and supports your development.

Your main role will be in the Flood Risk Planning and Permitting work stream. You will:
- Make sure that works near, and developments adjacent to, watercourses conform to various legislation and will not increase flood risk
- Work with the Sustainable Places team to respond to development proposals
- Determine Flood Risk Activity Permits (with support as necessary)
- Communicate complex information on sensitive and high profile issues in a manner that is tailored to your audience

You will also enhance the Area’s incident response capability by having an incident management role. An exciting opportunity to be involved in active Flooding and Environmental incidents.
Partnerships and Strategic Overview Teams work with Risk Management partners to design, develop and deliver flood risk management assets that enhance communities.
We compile, manage and use the best available evidence to inform our long term plans and investment programme.
We provide advice on Flood Risk Assessments to influence the location and design of new developments.
We issue Flood Risk Activity Permits to protect the environment, prevent increasing flood risk and ensure adequate land drainage.
We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate some of the following:
- Knowledge of relevant legislation for the Flood Risk Planning and Permitting work stream
- An ability to work under their own initiative and as part of a team to make decisions and solve problems
- Excellent communication skills
- An ability to develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers
- Organisational skills and an ability to use MS Office (strong Excel skills are desirable) and other relevant applications
- Experience of working as part of a project team
- Ability to assess and use Evidence and data to inform decisions and understanding of risk.
A valid UK driving license is essential for this role as it will involve travelling to sites and customer locations on a weekly basis.
Please note that that your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all of the training and support you need to succeed.
The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits. For further information please download the candidate pack.

For any questions relating to this role, please contact: fiona.duke@environment-agency.gov.uk

Please check our jobs website for other similar opportunities in both Penrith and Preston.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at the end of August.

09/08/2019, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
6 months to 31/03/2020
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
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses. Ensures customers receive consistent and clear messages.
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.
A driving License valid for use in the UK is essential.
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.