Grade 5 Installations Officer - 13324

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East Midlands
Kettering
Nene House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£34,879
We are looking for a professional individual with knowledge and experience of industrial sectors, to be responsible for the regulation of installations under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. You will ensure permit compliance, assess operator ability to protect the environment, prevent pollution and optimise use of resources.

In addition to your comprehensive technical skills, effective influencing and negotiating skills are essential to secure best practice, to be able to deal with the various management levels within industry, local communities and other interested groups. You will be expected to respond to, investigate and undertake enforcement to a range of environmental incidents.
You will be working for a high performing team responsible for the regulation of installations and waste sites across the area. The team regulates some of the most significant sites in England. They also participate in out of hours standby for incidents.
You will be a confident individual with industrial and/or regulatory experience within process industries.

You will be able to demonstrate an ability to analyse data, auditing and reporting.
You will be able to demonstrate your practical operational experience and knowledge of environmental regulation.
You are experienced in delivering environmental improvements using a range of tools.
You will be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with industry at all levels and with a variety of external partners.
Your influencing and negotiating skills will be well developed and you are able to influence and negotiate to deliver environmental outcomes.
You are flexible in your approach and have a “can do” attitude, and be able to make change happen.
The role requires site visits and fieldwork and therefore a full driving licence is essential. Candidates will also be required to participate in an out of hour’s standby roster.

The role qualifies for a lease car.

For further details on the posts above please contact Installations South Team Leader Patrick Kelly email pat,kelly@environment-agency.gov.uk.

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.

06/12/2019, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Scientific Knowledge
Please can you give us an example of a time when you have applied technical or scientific knowledge to achieve a positive environmental outcome.
Achieves Results
Please provide an example of a time when you have set and delivered high work standards, demonstrating your drive to meet targets and your ability to prioritise and manage resources.
Influences and Persuades Others
Please provide an example of when you have presented a case in a convincing and attractive way to win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly. What obstacles did you face and how did you overcome them?
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.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.