Data Improvements GIS Officer - 8962
1
South East
Worthing
Guildbourne House
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Analytical, Engineering, Knowledge & Information Management
£27,138 Pro rata
Closing date: 28th October 2018 at 23:55 hours
We are developing a new National Flood Risk Assessment to change our understanding of flood risk across England. This risk assessment is dependent on having good local data in the right systems, and so this first phase of this project is to invest time improving our data to where we need it to be. You will be improving the quality of flood risk data using your data and GIS skills. You’ll also be engaging and communicating with local colleagues to ensure that you can maximise the benefit of their local expertise and their knowledge of their data.
You will have an enthusiasm for data, demonstrable experience of data management and experience of using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Working with your Area colleagues you will be improving the quality of local data and updating various systems that will be key to our new National Flood Risk Assessment (NaFRA2).
We are developing a new National Flood Risk Assessment to change our understanding of flood risk across England. This risk assessment is dependent on having good local data in the right systems, and so this first phase of this project is to invest time improving our data to where we need it to be. You will be improving the quality of flood risk data using your data and GIS skills. You’ll also be engaging and communicating with local colleagues to ensure that you can maximise the benefit of their local expertise and their knowledge of their data.
You will have an enthusiasm for data, demonstrable experience of data management and experience of using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Working with your Area colleagues you will be improving the quality of local data and updating various systems that will be key to our new National Flood Risk Assessment (NaFRA2).
This post is in our Data Improvements team that sits within National Modelling and Forecasting. You’ll be embedded within a local team in Worthing and drawing on the expertise of a larger team across the country.
Modelling and Forecasting are a national team who provide community-scale flood risk information for area and national teams, partners and the public.
Modelling and Forecasting are a national team who provide community-scale flood risk information for area and national teams, partners and the public.
You’ll be building on your existing GIS and data management skills and will be fully supported with the tools and guidance you need to carry out your role.
Through your experience you will ideally be able to demonstrate some of the following:
• Have an enthusiasm for data and be skilled in data management
• Strong Geographic Information Systems skills. ESRI ArcGIS desirable.
• Have a physical science background or a relevant degree / professional qualification
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and competing demands
• Be able to show where you’ve worked with others
• Have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Careful and accurate with your use of data and keen to look into and solve problems with your data
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with customers
• Organisational skills and an ability to use MS Office. Strong Excel skills are desirable.
Through your experience you will ideally be able to demonstrate some of the following:
• Have an enthusiasm for data and be skilled in data management
• Strong Geographic Information Systems skills. ESRI ArcGIS desirable.
• Have a physical science background or a relevant degree / professional qualification
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and competing demands
• Be able to show where you’ve worked with others
• Have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Careful and accurate with your use of data and keen to look into and solve problems with your data
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with customers
• Organisational skills and an ability to use MS Office. Strong Excel skills are desirable.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all of the support you need to succeed.
The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits. For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.
You will be based in our Worthing office but part of a team based around the country so occasional travel will be required.
This is a fixed term contract for one year with the possibility of being extended for up to one additional year.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact: Katie Critchley on 07827 346 583 or 02030 256 064, or katie.critchley@environment-agency.gov.uk
The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits. For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.
You will be based in our Worthing office but part of a team based around the country so occasional travel will be required.
This is a fixed term contract for one year with the possibility of being extended for up to one additional year.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact: Katie Critchley on 07827 346 583 or 02030 256 064, or katie.critchley@environment-agency.gov.uk
28/10/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
1 year
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
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Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Please describe a time when you have had to pick a preferred approach to a problem from a range of options.
• How did you assess all the different options?
• What made you choose your preferred option?
• What was the result?
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Please describe a time when you have had to pick a preferred approach to a problem from a range of options.
• How did you assess all the different options?
• What made you choose your preferred option?
• What was the result?
Data and Information Management
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As part of you role you will be expected to analyse data using GIS and other tools.
Please describe a time when you had to rely on your ability to manipulate data to make an informed decision, and how it impacted on the overall delivery of your task?
• What was the data?
• What tools/processes did you use?
• What was the decision? What was the result?
As part of you role you will be expected to analyse data using GIS and other tools.
Please describe a time when you had to rely on your ability to manipulate data to make an informed decision, and how it impacted on the overall delivery of your task?
• What was the data?
• What tools/processes did you use?
• What was the decision? What was the result?
Focuses on Customers and Partners
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Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
Please describe a time when you have used customer feedback to improve your work.
• How did you obtain the feedback?
• What action did you take?
• What was the impact?
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
Please describe a time when you have used customer feedback to improve your work.
• How did you obtain the feedback?
• What action did you take?
• What was the impact?
Achieves Results
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Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Please describe when you had to take responsibility for delivery of a key business objective or project deliverable.
• What did you have to take personal responsibility for?
• How did you ensure the objective was achieved?
• What was the result?
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Please describe when you had to take responsibility for delivery of a key business objective or project deliverable.
• What did you have to take personal responsibility for?
• How did you ensure the objective was achieved?
• What was the result?
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.