Water Quality Planning Specialist - 24618
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National
All
All
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£36,389
The Environment Agency aims to improve water quality in our rivers, lakes and seas.
In Operations Catchment services we help make this happen. We provide a professional water quality modelling service to customers such as our environmental planning, water company account and permitting teams. Our work helps identify where improvements in water quality may best be invested to maximum effect.
We provide technical advice on water quality related topics such as water quality modelling, wastewater flow and urban drainage via our technical teams.
We are looking for 5 water quality planning specialists to join our team.
Two of the posts will focus on nutrient management where you will assess the impact of nutrients on water quality and help identify potential solutions.
Two will focus on wastewater systems (how the sewerage network operates) incorporating wastewater flow and urban drainage work areas.
The fifth post will focus on water quality planning for river catchments and lakes where we assess the impact of discharges on water quality and help identify potential solutions.
As a specialist you will have the responsibility of being a technical leader. You will provide timely answers to technical questions from colleagues, coordinate the response and retain an overview.
In Operations Catchment services we help make this happen. We provide a professional water quality modelling service to customers such as our environmental planning, water company account and permitting teams. Our work helps identify where improvements in water quality may best be invested to maximum effect.
We provide technical advice on water quality related topics such as water quality modelling, wastewater flow and urban drainage via our technical teams.
We are looking for 5 water quality planning specialists to join our team.
Two of the posts will focus on nutrient management where you will assess the impact of nutrients on water quality and help identify potential solutions.
Two will focus on wastewater systems (how the sewerage network operates) incorporating wastewater flow and urban drainage work areas.
The fifth post will focus on water quality planning for river catchments and lakes where we assess the impact of discharges on water quality and help identify potential solutions.
As a specialist you will have the responsibility of being a technical leader. You will provide timely answers to technical questions from colleagues, coordinate the response and retain an overview.
We are a dispersed team of technical experts that specialize in all aspects of water quality modelling, planning, and performance. We make the best use of technology to communicate and work virtually, meeting face to face when the need arises. This allows us to be flexible on location for the role. Training and mentoring support will be provided.
You’ll be qualified to at least degree standard (or equivalent) in an environment related discipline and will need to be experienced in;
• manipulating and analysing large data sets.
• using numerical models to help make decisions
• explaining complex information simply
• using GIS and statistical packages
Experience of water quality modelling (rivers, lakes, marine) is desirable as is an understanding of the water industry.
You will need to have great communication and organisation skills to ensure you provide a quality service.
• manipulating and analysing large data sets.
• using numerical models to help make decisions
• explaining complex information simply
• using GIS and statistical packages
Experience of water quality modelling (rivers, lakes, marine) is desirable as is an understanding of the water industry.
You will need to have great communication and organisation skills to ensure you provide a quality service.
We are keen to attract applicants from a range of backgrounds that reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working patterns, including part time and job share.
These positions embrace hybrid working and you will be expected to travel for national meetings with occasional overnight stays.
For more information on what you can expect working for us and how to apply, please explore: https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/
You can also contact helen.proffitt@environment-agency.gov.uk or kate.stobart@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held early December using MS Teams and will use competency-based questions. For information on these competencies and the indicators associated with them then please see the Environment Agency capability dictionary: https://en.calameo.com/books/004433680aab41adf893b
These positions embrace hybrid working and you will be expected to travel for national meetings with occasional overnight stays.
For more information on what you can expect working for us and how to apply, please explore: https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/
You can also contact helen.proffitt@environment-agency.gov.uk or kate.stobart@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held early December using MS Teams and will use competency-based questions. For information on these competencies and the indicators associated with them then please see the Environment Agency capability dictionary: https://en.calameo.com/books/004433680aab41adf893b
10/11/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Communicates Effectively
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Description: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
The communication of technical data to both technical and non-technical audience is vital.
Please describe your communication style when dealing with an audience of varying technical backgrounds
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response and how it would relate to this role.
Description: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
The communication of technical data to both technical and non-technical audience is vital.
Please describe your communication style when dealing with an audience of varying technical backgrounds
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response and how it would relate to this role.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Description: Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Tell us about a time when you have had to co-ordinate information from a variety of sources in order to solve a difficult technical problem.
• What was your approach to collating this information?
• How did you analyse/sort it?
• How did it assist you in solving the problem?
• How did you deliver your response?
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response and how it would relate to this role.
Description: Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Tell us about a time when you have had to co-ordinate information from a variety of sources in order to solve a difficult technical problem.
• What was your approach to collating this information?
• How did you analyse/sort it?
• How did it assist you in solving the problem?
• How did you deliver your response?
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response and how it would relate to this role.
Data and Information Management
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
Description: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Assessing the effectiveness of proposals and understanding the data required to allow decisions to be made is required in this role.
Please explain how you approach analysing large data sources and what experience you have of water quality modelling.
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response and how it would relate to this role.
Description: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Assessing the effectiveness of proposals and understanding the data required to allow decisions to be made is required in this role.
Please explain how you approach analysing large data sources and what experience you have of water quality modelling.
You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response and how it would relate to this role.
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.