Environment Monitoring Assistant (Sampling & Collection) - 5853
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Yorkshire and the Humber
York
Coverdale House
Staff Grade 2
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£17,923
Working independently on a daily basis driving to various sites throughout Yorkshire to collect water quality, groundwater and effluent samples, recording field data using hand-held instruments. There will be a seasonal requirement to collect bathing water and ecological samples and work as part of an electro-fishing team carrying out fish surveys. The work will involve navigating to sites by vehicle and at some sites considerable walking with kit will be required. The work can be strenuous and needs to be undertaken in all weathers. Site information for new and existing sites will need to be entered on to a national database, ensuring that data held for a site is accurate and complete. Act in professional manner promoting the Environment Agency in a positive light to customers and be able to manage challenging situations with customers.
The Sampling and Collection team are dispersed at various depot locations throughout Yorkshire. In line with national monitoring programmes the team collect invertebrate, diatom, water and effluent samples along with carrying out electro-fishing surveys. The information resulting from these activities determines the quality of the aquatic environment from which the Environment Agency can plan and deliver water quality improvement plans where the need is most.
Minimum qualification - O-level in English and Maths, preferably with A level qualifications too. Water quality sampling. Electro-fishing. Borehole sampling and dipping. Invertebrate sampling using kick sampling technique. Understanding and awareness of invasive species. Map reading and use of NGRs. Self management and motivation. Lone working. Working in teams. Customer focus. Good communication with colleagues and customers. Understanding of keeping self and others safe. Recognising hazards and appropriate action to take. Data recording using office and field based systems and equipment.
Closing Date: 21st July 2017 at 23:55 hours
Mark Sykes - mark.sykes@environment-agency.gov.uk
The role is field based and the post-holder will be required to spend their days working outside driving from site to site throughout Yorkshire. Many of the activities will involve entering and working in water either alone or as part of a team.
Mark Sykes - mark.sykes@environment-agency.gov.uk
The role is field based and the post-holder will be required to spend their days working outside driving from site to site throughout Yorkshire. Many of the activities will involve entering and working in water either alone or as part of a team.
21/07/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Field Delivery
Experience of water quality and ecological sampling and the collection, recording and management of field data and information.
Achieves Results
Able to work as an individual and as part of a team, being self motivated and able to self manage.
Manage your health and safety
Able to identify hazards and take appropriate action to protect self and others. Understanding what hazards could be encountered on a day to day basis from the start to the end of the day and how they can be managed.
Full UK 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.