Industrial Regulation (Installations) Officer - 24979
1
London, South East
West Malling
Orchard House
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£29,706 pro-rata
Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing the environment? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Regulated Industry department.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional individual to join the Kent and south London area Installations team. Salary and grading will be based on experience and skills.
You will be responsible for the regulation of permitted sites, ensuring compliance under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. The team regulates the following sectors: Landfill/Deposit for Recovery, Biowaste Treatment, Paper and Pulp, Combustion, Incineration, Chemicals, Food and Drink, Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste treatment, Oil/gas and COMAH.
Your work will involve:
• Ensuring permit compliance, making assessments of operator ability to protect the environment, prevent pollution and optimise resources.
• Conducting site inspections and responding to and investigating environmental incidents associated with the permitted sites.
• Securing compliance though virtual and physical audit programmes.
• Analysis and interpretation of environmental monitoring and performance data.
• Using your influencing and negotiating skills to ensure best practice.
• Dealing with people at senior levels within industry, local communities and other interested groups.
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.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional individual to join the Kent and south London area Installations team. Salary and grading will be based on experience and skills.
You will be responsible for the regulation of permitted sites, ensuring compliance under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. The team regulates the following sectors: Landfill/Deposit for Recovery, Biowaste Treatment, Paper and Pulp, Combustion, Incineration, Chemicals, Food and Drink, Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste treatment, Oil/gas and COMAH.
Your work will involve:
• Ensuring permit compliance, making assessments of operator ability to protect the environment, prevent pollution and optimise resources.
• Conducting site inspections and responding to and investigating environmental incidents associated with the permitted sites.
• Securing compliance though virtual and physical audit programmes.
• Analysis and interpretation of environmental monitoring and performance data.
• Using your influencing and negotiating skills to ensure best practice.
• Dealing with people at senior levels within industry, local communities and other interested groups.
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.
The post will be based in one of our 2 process industry installations teams. The teams work flexibly across the Area, regulating sites across a range of industrial sectors including chemicals manufacturing, power generation, landfill, hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste treatment, incineration, metal production and metal surface treatment, food and drink, paper and textiles, Oil/gas and COMAH.
We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated and confident communicator with practical operational experience and understanding of environmental regulation.
You will be able to demonstrate:
• Significant regulatory or equivalent industrial experience.
• Excellent influencing skills and success in developing good relations in complex environments.
• Experience in delivering environmental improvements using a range of tools.
• Works in teams to support colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Ability to manage multiple demands on time in a prioritised manner to achieve outcomes and deliver against plans.
• A proven track record of taking initiative and using a continuous improvement approach.
• You will hold an honours degree (or equivalent), ideally in a science or engineering discipline.
• Applicants should have a relevant EA warrant or be willing to work towards one.
You will be able to demonstrate:
• Significant regulatory or equivalent industrial experience.
• Excellent influencing skills and success in developing good relations in complex environments.
• Experience in delivering environmental improvements using a range of tools.
• Works in teams to support colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Ability to manage multiple demands on time in a prioritised manner to achieve outcomes and deliver against plans.
• A proven track record of taking initiative and using a continuous improvement approach.
• You will hold an honours degree (or equivalent), ideally in a science or engineering discipline.
• Applicants should have a relevant EA warrant or be willing to work towards one.
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We support flexible working hours and practices to help you strike a good balance between your work life and your personal life.
This is a temporary post and a full UK driving licence will be desired as is flexibility to travel for operational site visits. A lease car may be provided for business travel in line with our travel policy or alternatively a pool or hire vehicle.
The post will be based in Addington, ME19 5SH.
For further details please contact Paul Bennett by email: paul.bennett@environment-agency.gov.uk
This is a temporary post and a full UK driving licence will be desired as is flexibility to travel for operational site visits. A lease car may be provided for business travel in line with our travel policy or alternatively a pool or hire vehicle.
The post will be based in Addington, ME19 5SH.
For further details please contact Paul Bennett by email: paul.bennett@environment-agency.gov.uk
11/12/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Until 31/03/2024
Scientific Knowledge
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
A key requirement of the role is your industrial and regulatory experience. Tell us about your scientific and technical expertise relevant to this role.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
A key requirement of the role is your industrial and regulatory experience. Tell us about your scientific and technical expertise relevant to this role.
Influences and Persuades Others
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Describe a time when you have successfully influenced a customer or partner to deliver agreed outcomes, in the face of considerable challenge.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Describe a time when you have successfully influenced a customer or partner to deliver agreed outcomes, in the face of considerable challenge.
Achieves Results
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Giving a specific example, describe how you achieved an outcome in the face of considerable challenges or obstacles and with limited instruction.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Giving a specific example, describe how you achieved an outcome in the face of considerable challenges or obstacles and with limited instruction.
Full UK Driving Licence
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.