Permitting Officer 2 - 6192
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East Midlands, East of England, North West, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
Bristol , Exeter , Ipswich , Nottingham , Sheffield , Solihull , Warrington
Trentside Offices, Manley House, Iceni House, Richard Fairclough House, Sapphire East, Horizon House, Quadrant Two
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery
£22,211
You will determine applications for environmental licences and permits to meet Environment Agency regulatory obligations.
You will determine applications so that customers can take water from surface water (mainly rivers and lakes) and ground water (via boreholes) for a variety of uses, or discharge water effluents to the environment. Or, you will determine applications from major, regulated industries and waste operators so they can operate while ensuring that the right precautions are taken to protect people and the environment. You will be expected to:
Proactively manage your own workload, seeking support and escalating issues as appropriate, to deliver high quality permitting decisions to tight deadlines.
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues across the National Permitting Service, area teams and the wider Environment Agency to take account of differing views and make risk based decisions. You must also be prepared to have challenging conversations with internal colleagues and external customers alike, if required, and be able to clearly explain your decisions.
Carry out appropriate technical assessment in accordance with the Environment Agency's policies and procedures.
Produce appropriate records of actions and outcomes to justify and demonstrate that all legal and procedural requirements have been met.
You will determine applications so that customers can take water from surface water (mainly rivers and lakes) and ground water (via boreholes) for a variety of uses, or discharge water effluents to the environment. Or, you will determine applications from major, regulated industries and waste operators so they can operate while ensuring that the right precautions are taken to protect people and the environment. You will be expected to:
Proactively manage your own workload, seeking support and escalating issues as appropriate, to deliver high quality permitting decisions to tight deadlines.
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues across the National Permitting Service, area teams and the wider Environment Agency to take account of differing views and make risk based decisions. You must also be prepared to have challenging conversations with internal colleagues and external customers alike, if required, and be able to clearly explain your decisions.
Carry out appropriate technical assessment in accordance with the Environment Agency's policies and procedures.
Produce appropriate records of actions and outcomes to justify and demonstrate that all legal and procedural requirements have been met.
Successful applicants will join an established team of permitting officers based in one of our centres. The teams contain people with a broad range of skills and experience, and determine a wide range of water licence and waste and installations permit applications. Although you will be part of a team with a particular regime focus (Water Quality, Water Resources, Waste or Installations), you will be expected to remain flexible to respond to changing demands.
We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who can demonstrate:
- A broad understanding of environmental processes and issues, and preferably experience in environmental management and an understanding of the Environment Agency’s role and responsibilities.
- Excellent communication skills - being able to produce accurate, plain English correspondence, and being confident talking to customers and colleagues on the phone and face to face, to provide first-rate customer service.
- An ability to work with others.
- An ability to assess risk, and to make sound and timely decisions.
- Being comfortable using common Microsoft Office applications, and an aptitude for attention to detail.
- Ability to manage a varied portfolio of work and deliver this work within tight deadlines.
Ideally you will be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) preferably in a science or humanities subject.
- A broad understanding of environmental processes and issues, and preferably experience in environmental management and an understanding of the Environment Agency’s role and responsibilities.
- Excellent communication skills - being able to produce accurate, plain English correspondence, and being confident talking to customers and colleagues on the phone and face to face, to provide first-rate customer service.
- An ability to work with others.
- An ability to assess risk, and to make sound and timely decisions.
- Being comfortable using common Microsoft Office applications, and an aptitude for attention to detail.
- Ability to manage a varied portfolio of work and deliver this work within tight deadlines.
Ideally you will be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) preferably in a science or humanities subject.
Closing Date: 29th September 2017 at 23:55 hours
Interviews will consist of a capability based interview and a written assessment exercise. The interview part will address the following capabilities/competences:
- Communicates Effectively
- Achieves Results
- Focuses on Customers and Partners
- Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
For further information please contact either:
Stephen Copley (0203 0252892, email: stephen.copley@environment-agency.gov.uk) in Solihull,
Simon Grantham (0203 0258309, email: simon.grantham@environment-agency.gov.uk) in Sheffield,
or Jay Rowntree (02030 252267, email: jay.rowntree@environment-agency.gov.uk) in Exeter.
Interviews will consist of a capability based interview and a written assessment exercise. The interview part will address the following capabilities/competences:
- Communicates Effectively
- Achieves Results
- Focuses on Customers and Partners
- Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
For further information please contact either:
Stephen Copley (0203 0252892, email: stephen.copley@environment-agency.gov.uk) in Solihull,
Simon Grantham (0203 0258309, email: simon.grantham@environment-agency.gov.uk) in Sheffield,
or Jay Rowntree (02030 252267, email: jay.rowntree@environment-agency.gov.uk) in Exeter.
29/09/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
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.