Technical Officer – Hydrology - 20733

We are the Environment Agency, and we work to create better places for people and wildlife and support sustainable development by working in partnership with government, local councils, businesses, and communities to tackle the increasing demand and management of water as a resource in KSL and climate change’s effect on the environment.

We are looking for a someone to help us manage operational water resources activities in the Kent, South London, and East Sussex (KSLES) area.

Supporting the Water Resources specialists and Area Leadership Team and working closely with your colleagues in various teams, you will provide a high level of service across the area supporting proactive water resources data & information management.

The main responsibilities are:

• Water resources planning.
• Abstraction Licence Strategies and Resources Assessment.
• Abstraction licence assessment and regulation.
• Analyse, interpret, and report on hydrometric data.
• River flow data quality assurance.
• Working with customers and partners such as water companies, consultants,
catchment groups and other stakeholders.
• Customer enquiries and data requests.
• Potential to join incident management work.

The Kent and South London Groundwater and Hydrology team bring together Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resource specialists in a high performing and professional environment. A population of 6 million and increasing growth in the South East continues to challenge the balance between the natural environment and resources, with the team being primarily responsible for managing and regulating sustainable abstraction and water resources across Kent and South London.

• Proven interest/working experience/education in water resources
management and/or hydrological data analysis.
• Produce and effectively interpret data to support evidence.
• The ability to work unsupervised and collaborate effectively in a team
atmosphere.
• The ability to find innovative solutions to complex issues.
• The ability to work flexibly and manage your own workload.
• Communicate across a wide network of audiences by using a variety of
communication methods.
• Good organisational skills and an ability to use MS Office programs.

The role will be based in Orchard House, West Malling. Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 31/01/2022 and will be conducted either virtually or in a Covid-safe environment, based on the latest government guidance.

For further details please contact Paul Dellar on 07771387240 or by email on paul.dellar@environment-agency.gov.uk

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives, and taking sound and timely decisions.

Question: Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out above (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):

Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops, and shares data, material, or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.

Question: Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out above (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):

Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately, and persuasively through speech and writing.

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