Geomorphology Officer - 19726

Are you passionate about Geomorphology and the benefits that working with natural processes can bring to catchment management?
This is a fantastic opportunity working within the Environment Agency to promote and embed nature-based solutions.
We are recruiting a Geomorphology Officer within our Fisheries, Biodiversity & Geomorphology team. We are looking for a Geomorphologist to help us protect, restore and enhance the natural environment. The work will predominantly be in the fluvial environment but we would also welcome applications from coastal and estuarine Geomorphologists who have proven transferrable skills.
We want enthusiastic professionals with technical and inter-personal skills to help us deliver the Government’s 25 year plan for the environment. You’ll work collaboratively on a range of activities from our flood risk and environmental programmes, including on nationally significant infrastructure projects.
The job brings a complex and varied case workload. You will need influencing skills, Geomorphology expertise and an ability to support the Biodiversity and Fisheries disciplines where required to enable us to work effectively as a team. You will provide Geomorphological advice and guidance to support colleagues in delivering improvements to Ecology, natural flood management solutions, and more. The role has a strong technical and practical focus, with site visits.

You will join a dedicated team of Ecologists and Fisheries experts within our Operations Directorate. The team has a strong focus on delivering Water Framework Directive (WFD) outcomes through our operational and regulatory activities, as well as partnership working to improve the environment for people and wildlife.
You will also be a part of a dispersed but tight-knit community of Geomorphology professionals who will support you in your role and in your career development.

You will be qualified to at least degree level in a relevant technical discipline and be able to demonstrate your Geomorphology knowledge at interview. You will have relevant practical experience that you can bring to the role.
We are looking for:
• a team player who enjoys collaborative working, supporting others and is comfortable building networks and relationships;

• a persuasive individual who has can influence and deliver results through others;

• a confident communicator who is able to translate complex technical issues into pragmatic, clear and compelling advice and operational decision making;

• a positive, proactive individual who can identify and seize opportunities, who will persevere to ensure that the job gets done;

• a problem solver who is well-organised and can work independently.

• a good understanding of the requirements of WFD, particularly the hydromorphology element, is essential.

• awareness of biodiversity and fisheries regimes desirable.

The vacancy is in Warrington, covering Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire. We are currently working flexibly with Covid restrictions, but this will be reviewed in due course.
The post will require working across the Area, including site visits and fieldwork. There will be occasional long days and overnight stays.
A full driving licence is required.
We support flexible working patterns.
Candidates who meet our criteria at interview but who can’t be offered employment on this occasion will be considered for any new geomorphology positions at this grade that arise in the next 6 months.
For further details please contact Natalie Gray on 07771542425 or Natalie.gray@environment-agency.gov.uk

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

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Please describe a time where you had to use a range of communication methods to present a difficult message. How did you communicate the message? How did you alter your communication style to suit different audiences?

Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
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Please provide an example of where you have identified and addressed the needs of a customer(s), supported by accurate and timely information, and taken account of potential conflicting customer priorities. Where possible please use a Geomorphology related example.

Able to present 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.

Please note that your answers will be used for interview selection.

Please tell us about a situation where you presented a case in a convincing and attractive way to win people over. How did you encourage them to follow you willingly? What challenges did you face and have to overcome? Where possible please use a Geomorphology related example.

Driving licence