Environmental Monitoring Officer 1 (Analysis & reporting) - 25970

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London, South East
Welwyn Garden City
Alchemy, Bessemer Road, AL7 1HE
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£29,706
We’re looking for a freshwater ecological Environmental Monitoring Officer to work as part of a team to help carry out and deliver our environmental monitoring and investigations programme. The role will include field based ecological survey work, laboratory analysis of ecological samples, data analysis, interpretation and reporting using both standard and bespoke computer applications and tools. The role also services information requests to supply this data to our customers.

The work provides a good foundation for developing freshwater ecological and water quality skills. The high-quality data that we produce is essential in contributing to the delivery of our monitoring programme, required to fulfil our national and local legislative commitments.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The Analysis & Reporting team provides freshwater ecological and water quality data to support and feed into all monitoring obligations tailored for delivery of our local and national environmental outcome plans. It delivers a vital service that underpins much of the Environment Agency’s statutory responsibilities relating to national legislation.
We are seeking an Environmental Monitoring Officer with freshwater ecological field and office-based experience. You’ll be qualified to a higher education level in a relevant discipline and possess ability and/or knowledge of:
• Ecological l survey work for freshwater macro-invertebrates and macrophytes.
• an elementary standard of identification and analysis of freshwater aquatic macro-invertebrate specimens.
• data analysis and interpretation using biological and chemical metrics and indices for use in investigations and reports.

Other key requirements for this job include excellent communication skills, attention to detail, report writing, proficiency in word, excel and database management, analysis & problem solving and a passion for the freshwater environment. You must possess a full driving licence and be able to swim confidently.
The role will be based in Welwyn Garden City, although travelling to field locations across the relevant area is required and therefore the posts require a full UK driving licence to be held. For further details please contact – Colette Sales, Analysis & Reporting Team Leader on 07919303061, email: Colette.sales@environment-agency.gov.uk .You can also download the candidate pack for more information.

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

Diversity: it’s in our nature.

22/03/2023, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Applies Analytical Knowledge and Experience
Demonstrate your ability to assess and interpret environmental data sets to feed into technical reports and waterbody investigations.
Achieves Results
Demonstrate your ability to lead on programmes of environmental science work to deliver improved environmental outcomes.
Scientific Knowledge
Demonstrate how you would design a monitoring programme to meet the priorities of waterbodies failing to achieve good ecological status.
Data and Information Management
Demonstrate your experience with handling datasets and how you would quality assess the data to ensure it is as accurate.
Full UK Drivers 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.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.