Team Member 2 Upper Lee and Stort Catchment - 16668
1
East of England, London, South East
Hatfield , Luton , Waltham Cross , Ware , Welwyn Garden City
Amwell End Depot Ps
Team Member 2
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£19,814
Our Field Operations team help maintain watercourses and flood defences. The work we deliver protects people and property from flooding and plays a vital role in protecting wildlife throughout the region. We are a significant part of the whole asset management life cycle for flood defence structures.
As a Team Member 2 you will primarily work outdoors using tools and machinery that you will have received training in. You will use an iPad on a daily basis to record work. We use a number of IT applications you will need for the role, in which you will receive training.
As a Category One First Responder you will hold an incident response role which can involve responding to events such as flooding, and environmental incidents both within working hours and at all other times on a standby basis.
As a Team Member 2 you will primarily work outdoors using tools and machinery that you will have received training in. You will use an iPad on a daily basis to record work. We use a number of IT applications you will need for the role, in which you will receive training.
As a Category One First Responder you will hold an incident response role which can involve responding to events such as flooding, and environmental incidents both within working hours and at all other times on a standby basis.
As part of a committed field team in Hertfordshire and North London, you will enjoy the physical demands of an outdoor role where you will be involved in everything from asset maintenance, conveyance works, training exercises, minor construction maintenance and emergency works for incident response.
Carrying out incident response and reducing flood risk are key activities.
Carrying out incident response and reducing flood risk are key activities.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
You must be willing to undertake specialist or further training where required, this includes the Water and Environment worker apprenticeship scheme.
The information in the candidate pack is available below and should be read in conjunction with the advert to understand key accountabilities and skills for success in this role.
You must be willing to undertake specialist or further training where required, this includes the Water and Environment worker apprenticeship scheme.
The information in the candidate pack is available below and should be read in conjunction with the advert to understand key accountabilities and skills for success in this role.
The Environment Agency is an organisation that is inclusive, values your views, and is striving to improve the environment. We want to reflect the diverse communities that we serve in both our staff and their behaviours. We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we champion diversity at every opportunity.
Everyone starting a new role within the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all of the training and support needed to succeed.
We offer a range of employee benefits and there are fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
If you have any questions please contact the hiring manager: nigel.stokes@environment-agency.gov.uk
Everyone starting a new role within the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all of the training and support needed to succeed.
We offer a range of employee benefits and there are fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
If you have any questions please contact the hiring manager: nigel.stokes@environment-agency.gov.uk
15/03/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Works in Teams
We are team-based, working together to solve a range issues in the outdoors. Please provide a statement of evidence to support how you have demonstrated this.
Please note we do not accept CVs or cover letters. It is your answer to the competency that will be used for interview selection. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Please note we do not accept CVs or cover letters. It is your answer to the competency that will be used for interview selection. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Manage your health and safety
Health and Safety is our number one priority. Please tell us what sort of hazards you would expect in the role, and how you would protect against these.
Please note we do not accept CVs or cover letters. It is your answer to the competency that will be used for interview selection. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Please note we do not accept CVs or cover letters. It is your answer to the competency that will be used for interview selection. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Achieves Results
We look to resolve on site in the safest and most expedient way. Please give an example where you have had to sort out a problem, what you did and what the outcome was.
Please note we do not accept CVs or cover letters. It is your answer to the competency that will be used for interview selection. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Please note we do not accept CVs or cover letters. It is your answer to the competency that will be used for interview selection. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response.
Full UK Driving License
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.