Fluvial Modelling and Forecasting Advisor - 20638
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National, South East
Romsey , West Malling , Worthing
Orchard House, Romsey Office, Guildbourne House
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Analytical, Business Management & Improvement, Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery, Other
£36,389 pro-rata
Our fluvial modelling and forecasting advisors provide expert advice to help build a country more resilient to climate change. As a fluvial modelling and forecasting advisor your expertise will inform our partners in how to manage flood risk at a community or national scale. This ranges from advising on flood defence schemes, building real time models to use in our flood warning service, or advising on development in the flood plain. You will support the development of new fluvial modelling approaches, shape, steer and engage how we provide fluvial modelling evidence. You will have the opportunity to develop and specialise your skills and complete your professional accreditation.
In this role, you will:
• Engage with our customers from project inception through to completion in the technical lead role. You will be expected to, develop, review, audit and assure fluvial models;
• Act as the ‘point of contact’, advising on the appropriate tools and techniques for hydrological and hydraulic modelling approaches, to the Environment Agency and other partner organisations;
• Have an interest in diversity and nurturing others viewpoints and have a passion for developing people;
• Provide technical leadership;
• Coach, mentor and inspire others to build our technical expertise.
In this role, you will:
• Engage with our customers from project inception through to completion in the technical lead role. You will be expected to, develop, review, audit and assure fluvial models;
• Act as the ‘point of contact’, advising on the appropriate tools and techniques for hydrological and hydraulic modelling approaches, to the Environment Agency and other partner organisations;
• Have an interest in diversity and nurturing others viewpoints and have a passion for developing people;
• Provide technical leadership;
• Coach, mentor and inspire others to build our technical expertise.
The team is part of the national Evidence and Risk (E&R) team, that provides expert analysis and advice to manage risk and improve resilience.
Our Inland teams work closely with a range of partners, providing leadership, technical expertise and specialist advice in river flooding and hydrology. The outputs of our modelling work is used in decision making for flood and coastal risk management including new and improved flood defences, land use planning and incident management.
Our Inland teams work closely with a range of partners, providing leadership, technical expertise and specialist advice in river flooding and hydrology. The outputs of our modelling work is used in decision making for flood and coastal risk management including new and improved flood defences, land use planning and incident management.
You will be able to demonstrate both technical and behavioural skills as below:
• Understand the importance of evidence in informing flood risk decisions.
• Technical leadership in modelling, data and hydrology;
• Expert knowledge and considerable experience in hydraulic modelling;
• Working knowledge of GIS software packages, and highly computer literate;
• Awareness of health, safety and wellbeing;
• Excellent communication, ability to build relationships, collaborating and agreeing expectations to deliver outcomes;
• A flexible approach which allows you to contribute effectively when working with different groups, be able to adapt and undertake different roles in different situations;
• Successful influencing and persuading skills;
• Ability to achieve results, directly and through others;
• Experience prioritising high-profile programmes / projects and the ability to manage your own workload;
• Good judgement, problem solving and decision making skills;
• The ability to mentor/coach and drive an environment for continuous improvement
• Understand the importance of evidence in informing flood risk decisions.
• Technical leadership in modelling, data and hydrology;
• Expert knowledge and considerable experience in hydraulic modelling;
• Working knowledge of GIS software packages, and highly computer literate;
• Awareness of health, safety and wellbeing;
• Excellent communication, ability to build relationships, collaborating and agreeing expectations to deliver outcomes;
• A flexible approach which allows you to contribute effectively when working with different groups, be able to adapt and undertake different roles in different situations;
• Successful influencing and persuading skills;
• Ability to achieve results, directly and through others;
• Experience prioritising high-profile programmes / projects and the ability to manage your own workload;
• Good judgement, problem solving and decision making skills;
• The ability to mentor/coach and drive an environment for continuous improvement
Remote working/meetings is the norm at present, but in due course you would be expected to work out of one of the hub offices. Some of these positions are geographically specific, so please choose the locations you are most interested in. Other locations may be considered on individual merit.
The Environment Agency has an important incident management role and you will be encouraged to play your part in a way that fits around your work/life balance.
Applications from those wanting full, shared or part-time working arrangements or working flexibly from home are welcome.
The interviews will be undertaken virtually in February, comprising of competency based questions and a technical exercise.
For more information, please contact: james.regan@environment-agency.gov.uk (07901 338759)
The Environment Agency has an important incident management role and you will be encouraged to play your part in a way that fits around your work/life balance.
Applications from those wanting full, shared or part-time working arrangements or working flexibly from home are welcome.
The interviews will be undertaken virtually in February, comprising of competency based questions and a technical exercise.
For more information, please contact: james.regan@environment-agency.gov.uk (07901 338759)
23/01/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
31/12/2022
Develops People
Makes sure team members have the skills, knowledge and experience to successfully carry out their current role and to develop into future roles
Tell me about a time when you have helped to develop the skills of an individual/team?
• How did you identify the needs of the individual/team?
• In this process did you ensure inclusivity was taken into account?
• How did you tailor your approach to their development?
• How did you evaluate the success?
Tell me about a time when you have helped to develop the skills of an individual/team?
• How did you identify the needs of the individual/team?
• In this process did you ensure inclusivity was taken into account?
• How did you tailor your approach to their development?
• How did you evaluate the success?
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.
Describe a scenario where you have chosen the optimal approach to a problem from a range of options. Please explain:
• How were the options identified?
• How did you assess all the different options?
• What made you choose the preferred option?
• How did you get others to support your decision?
• What was the result?
Describe a scenario where you have chosen the optimal approach to a problem from a range of options. Please explain:
• How were the options identified?
• How did you assess all the different options?
• What made you choose the preferred option?
• How did you get others to support your decision?
• What was the result?
Influences and Persuades Others
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Describe a scenario where you have had to persuade and influence others in order to win them over:
- How did you present your case / argument in an attractive way
- How did you ensure you understood all views?
- What strategies did you use?
Describe a scenario where you have had to persuade and influence others in order to win them over:
- How did you present your case / argument in an attractive way
- How did you ensure you understood all views?
- What strategies did you use?
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.
Provide an example of how you have applied your technical knowledge to a flood risk analysis problem:
• What knowledge or analysis did you use to understand the issue?
• How did you ensure the accuracy of your results?
• What advice did you provide?
Provide an example of how you have applied your technical knowledge to a flood risk analysis problem:
• What knowledge or analysis did you use to understand the issue?
• How did you ensure the accuracy of your results?
• What advice did you provide?
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.