Asset Performance Technical Advisor - 9097
2
South East
Rye
Rye (Scots Float) Office
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Engineering, Operational Delivery, Programme and Project Management
£34,330 (pro-rata)
We are growing our Romney and Rother Asset Performance Team so that we can meet the demands of the next 18 months with confidence, to deliver the asset management ambitions of the Environment Agency.
You will lead areas of work to ensure we are managing our flood risk management assets as effectively and efficiently as possible; reducing the risk of flooding. As well as monitoring the progress of work, identifying gaps in delivery and taking the necessary remedial action, you’ll be on hand to respond to incidents and emergencies. You'll be a point of technical expertise for colleagues and stakeholders, focusing on area priorities.
Key activities you can expect to be involved with:-
• Project and Programme Management – delivering revenue projects to reduce flood risk. Overseeing the team programme, to ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and funding is maintained.
• We are aiming to be accredited as a professional Asset Management organisation by achieving ISO 55000 status, you will liaise with the area lead to fully understand the compliance requirements and then co-ordinate the teams tasks accordingly.
• Proactive engagement with stakeholders who could be affected by or interested in asset maintenance in their area.
You will lead areas of work to ensure we are managing our flood risk management assets as effectively and efficiently as possible; reducing the risk of flooding. As well as monitoring the progress of work, identifying gaps in delivery and taking the necessary remedial action, you’ll be on hand to respond to incidents and emergencies. You'll be a point of technical expertise for colleagues and stakeholders, focusing on area priorities.
Key activities you can expect to be involved with:-
• Project and Programme Management – delivering revenue projects to reduce flood risk. Overseeing the team programme, to ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and funding is maintained.
• We are aiming to be accredited as a professional Asset Management organisation by achieving ISO 55000 status, you will liaise with the area lead to fully understand the compliance requirements and then co-ordinate the teams tasks accordingly.
• Proactive engagement with stakeholders who could be affected by or interested in asset maintenance in their area.
Our assets are diverse: from flood and coastal defences to earth banks, walls, pumping stations, flood storage reservoirs and sluices. They require constant management, maintenance and replacement. The Asset Performance team makes sure that all assets are inspected, surveyed, assessed, maintained and operated in a safe and effective manner to reduce flood risk for people and property. We also ensure that flood risk is managed by others, often inspecting assets and encouraging intervention if required.
A good understanding of the main elements of asset management and of Flood and Coastal Risk Management, and the Environment Agency’s ambitions for modernising asset management.
As a good communicator you will be able to develop strong relationships with internal and external partners as well as the general public.
You will have a good working knowledge of health and safety and excellent organisation skills. You’ll be an intelligent problem solver too, with a methodical work approach
Having a technical background and engineering knowledge would be beneficial but is not essential for this role.
Closing Date: 21st October 2018 at 23:55 hours
As a good communicator you will be able to develop strong relationships with internal and external partners as well as the general public.
You will have a good working knowledge of health and safety and excellent organisation skills. You’ll be an intelligent problem solver too, with a methodical work approach
Having a technical background and engineering knowledge would be beneficial but is not essential for this role.
Closing Date: 21st October 2018 at 23:55 hours
An 18 month assignment and a 15 month assignment are available. Both based in Rye with regular travel within the Kent and East Sussex area.
Applications and interviews will be the same for both roles. Candidates are welcome to specify which they would prefer.
For further details please contact Anna Gilbert: anna.gilbert@environment-agency.gov.uk or call on 02084746661.
For more information you can download the candidate pack.
There are opportunities to get involved with incident management when flooding occurs. We have a range of roles you can volunteer for and you’ll get the training and support required.
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.
Applications and interviews will be the same for both roles. Candidates are welcome to specify which they would prefer.
For further details please contact Anna Gilbert: anna.gilbert@environment-agency.gov.uk or call on 02084746661.
For more information you can download the candidate pack.
There are opportunities to get involved with incident management when flooding occurs. We have a range of roles you can volunteer for and you’ll get the training and support required.
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.
21/10/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
18 months
Achieves Results
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency (Please note your answer will be used for interview selection):
As Technical Advisor in Asset Performance, you'll be expected to set and deliver high standards of work through prioritisation and organisation of tasks and resources to meet targets and deadlines. Please provide an example of when you had to deliver a complex and challenging piece of work: what was it and how did you approach it?
As Technical Advisor in Asset Performance, you'll be expected to set and deliver high standards of work through prioritisation and organisation of tasks and resources to meet targets and deadlines. Please provide an example of when you had to deliver a complex and challenging piece of work: what was it and how did you approach it?
Influences and Persuades Others
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency (Please note your answer will be used for interview selection):
Please give an example of a time when you have had to change your approach to persuade a colleague or 3rd party to take a different course of action to resolve a problem or issue.
Please give an example of a time when you have had to change your approach to persuade a colleague or 3rd party to take a different course of action to resolve a problem or issue.
Programme and Project Management
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency (Please note your answer will be used for interview selection):
Tell us about a time when you have managed a project. What was your role? What challenges did you face and how did you overcome these? What was the outcome?
Tell us about a time when you have managed a project. What was your role? What challenges did you face and how did you overcome these? What was the outcome?
Full 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.