Environmental Monitoring Officer (Ecology) - 12430
2
East of England
Brampton , Ipswich
Brampton Office, Iceni House
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Analytical, Environment & Sustainability, Knowledge & Information Management, Science, Surveying
£27,572
We seek an experienced Environmental Monitoring Officer able to assist with our programme of works, undertake laboratory analysis of micro-invertebrate samples to mixed taxonomic level, macrophyte surveys, RHS surveys, algal analysis and investigate pollution incidents. You’ll have a good understanding of how water quality and quantity impact on ecological communities and an ability to communicate this information clearly to a range of audiences. Data analysis and interpretation will be a key element of the work that you undertake.
The Environment Agency take part in incident response. If successful your line manager will discuss arrangements with you depending on your role and circumstances.
The information in the candidate pack is taken from a generic role profile so, whilst relevant, it is not specifically tailored to this position. The advert provides you with details of key accountabilities and skills needed to succeed in this role.
The Environment Agency take part in incident response. If successful your line manager will discuss arrangements with you depending on your role and circumstances.
The information in the candidate pack is taken from a generic role profile so, whilst relevant, it is not specifically tailored to this position. The advert provides you with details of key accountabilities and skills needed to succeed in this role.
The Analysis & Reporting team is responsible for ensuring the delivery of environmental monitoring programmes, collecting the information we need for a variety of legislative, national and local requirements. The team is comprised of officers skilled at field-work, laboratory work, and with an expertise in assessing this multi-functional monitoring data and turning it into evidence. This evidence informs the wider business and ultimately helps underpin environmental improvements.
The successful candidate must be qualified to at least degree level (or equivalent) in an ecological technical discipline. You will have significant levels of relevant practical experience and ideally specialise in freshwater ecology. Other key skills include:
• Proven practical experience and familiarity with field-work and laboratory work.
• An ability to analyse, interpret and report ecology data.
• Ability to provide training and assistance to junior staff members.
• Capable to analyse macro-invertebrate samples to mixed taxonomic level.
• Aquatic-macrophyte surveyor
• Experience in investigating the biological impact of pollution incidents.
• Sound understanding of biotic and abiotic interactions.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of and confidence in liaising with internal and external teams and partners
A full UK driving licence is essential.
Being a Member of a recognised ecological institute would be preferable.
There are also fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
• Proven practical experience and familiarity with field-work and laboratory work.
• An ability to analyse, interpret and report ecology data.
• Ability to provide training and assistance to junior staff members.
• Capable to analyse macro-invertebrate samples to mixed taxonomic level.
• Aquatic-macrophyte surveyor
• Experience in investigating the biological impact of pollution incidents.
• Sound understanding of biotic and abiotic interactions.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of and confidence in liaising with internal and external teams and partners
A full UK driving licence is essential.
Being a Member of a recognised ecological institute would be preferable.
There are also fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
Please note we do not accept CVs. It is your answers given to the competency questions below that will be used for interview selection.
If you're successful in your application and invited to interview, as well as further competency questions you will be asked technical questions and undertake a technical laboratory assessment. This is for us to gain an understanding of your suitability for the role.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits.
If you have any questions on these posts please contact the hiring manager Mark Ginns: mark.ginns@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 02030253644
Please note late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Interviews will be held in Brampton on 26th September 2019.
If you're successful in your application and invited to interview, as well as further competency questions you will be asked technical questions and undertake a technical laboratory assessment. This is for us to gain an understanding of your suitability for the role.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits.
If you have any questions on these posts please contact the hiring manager Mark Ginns: mark.ginns@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 02030253644
Please note late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Interviews will be held in Brampton on 26th September 2019.
15/09/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, manages, develops and shares data or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Give an example of a time when you have analysed a variety of data to draw conclusions for environmental work. What was the outcome and what did you achieve?
Please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Give an example of a time when you have analysed a variety of data to draw conclusions for environmental work. What was the outcome and what did you achieve?
Please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Communicates Effectively
In this role you will need to be able to communicate to a wide range of people with varying levels of technical knowledge. Please describe when you have used your communication skills effectively to convey information and ideas clearly to others.
Please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Achieves Results
The role has many varied work streams. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate their ability to set and deliver high work standards. They will be able to prioritise and organise tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Give an example of how and when you have managed many complex work streams. How did you ensure the work was done to a high standard? How did you prioritise?
Please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Give an example of how and when you have managed many complex work streams. How did you ensure the work was done to a high standard? How did you prioritise?
Please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
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.