Technical Officer - Geoscience - Permanent - 7734
1
East Midlands
Nottingham
Trentside Offices
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Science
£27,138
An opportunity exists for a enthusiastic geoscientist to join the GHCL Technical Team in the East Midlands Area which covers Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.
You must demonstrate a wide multi-functional environmental awareness, be fully competent and be able to deliver results in one or more disciplines below:
- Groundwater Resources Management
- Groundwater Quality
- Contaminated Land
- Landfill Engineering
There will be opportunities/requirement to develop, on a needs basis, in some or all of these areas of work to maintain the team’s resilience.
You must demonstrate a wide multi-functional environmental awareness, be fully competent and be able to deliver results in one or more disciplines below:
- Groundwater Resources Management
- Groundwater Quality
- Contaminated Land
- Landfill Engineering
There will be opportunities/requirement to develop, on a needs basis, in some or all of these areas of work to maintain the team’s resilience.
The Technical (Groundwater, Hydrology and Contaminated Land) Teams provide scientific and technical support to Regulatory, Permitting and other teams in the Area. In doing so the teams plays a key role in ensuring that local decisions are based on sound technical judgement. The teams also work closely with external partners such as the Local Authorities.
You'll be qualified to at least degree level in a relevant discipline (eg Geological Sciences, Hydrogeology, Environmental Sciences, Geography etc.). A relevant post graduate qualification is desirable. You'll have the proven ability and/or knowledge to:
• Analyse, interpret and prepare reports on technical scientific data, providing good quality information and make recommendations;
• Advise, comment and recommend appropriate action on projects and plans;
• The ability to solve problems by considering many different procedures and standards before coming up with approaches or solutions;
• The job requires frequent contact with people outside of the department in order to provide or obtain information. The ability to clearly express yourself is important. The job requires courteous behaviour in face-to-face dealings with internal and external customers.
You will also need to demonstrate that you are well organized, can work to tight deadlines, manage your own work and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analyse, interpret and prepare reports on technical scientific data, providing good quality information and make recommendations;
• Advise, comment and recommend appropriate action on projects and plans;
• The ability to solve problems by considering many different procedures and standards before coming up with approaches or solutions;
• The job requires frequent contact with people outside of the department in order to provide or obtain information. The ability to clearly express yourself is important. The job requires courteous behaviour in face-to-face dealings with internal and external customers.
You will also need to demonstrate that you are well organized, can work to tight deadlines, manage your own work and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Closing date: 22nd March 2018 at 23:55 hours
Contact: Dr. M. A. Asghar, Groundwater, Hydrology & Contaminated Land Team Leader on 07801348963 or by email: mohammed.asghar@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact: Dr. M. A. Asghar, Groundwater, Hydrology & Contaminated Land Team Leader on 07801348963 or by email: mohammed.asghar@environment-agency.gov.uk
22/03/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
In this role you will be required to prioritise and organise your tasks and resources to meet deadlines. Can you give an example of when you have achieved results to a tight timescale (what were your objectives, how did you deliver this, what resources did you have, were there any obstacles or competing tasks, how did you prioritise and organise your work and those of others - where relevant) ?
Communicates Effectively
You will be expected to communicate and engage with others effectively through speech and writing. Tell us about a time where you have had to use your communication skills effectively to convey information and ideas clearly to others. Who was your audience? What was the message? What did you take into consideration to ensure the message landed well?
Multi-dimensional Conceptualisation
Please describe a time when you have made a decision based on a partial or incomplete data which underpins a conceptual model. How did you develop your conceptual understanding?
Based on your conceptualisation, how did you manage the risks associated with the piece of work?
Based on your conceptualisation, how did you manage the risks associated with the piece of work?
Applies Analytical Knowledge and Experience
No further justification required. Evidence for this will be taken from relevant qualifications, knowledge and experience already supplied in the application.
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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.