Hydrometry and Telemetry Officer Level 2 - 7651
1
London, South East
Sevenoaks
Tonbridge Office
Staff Grade 3
Fixed Term
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£22,433 pro rata
Hydrometry and Telemetry Level 2 Officers are directly responsible for Water Resource and Flood and Coastal Risk Management Hydrometric monitoring sites in Kent and South London. The role provides the vital support in ensuring the timely availability of historical and real-time river level, flow, rainfall and groundwater data to the Environment Agency. The role supports the delivery of integrated Hydrometry & Telemetry services and ensures that accurate and timely data, alarms and information is provided to our customers.
The team is based at the Medway House office near Tonbridge. The Hydrometry and Telemetry team provide core telemetry, hydrometric data to the Environment Agency. The team collects data across the Kent and South London Area. Our team covers the South London Rivers as well as the Mole, Darent, Rother, Stour and Medway.
You will ideally have a scientific background and be educated to at least degree or NVQ standard. You'll be passionate about the environment and enjoy using your skills to make a difference. With strong practical problem solving skills, you'll be experienced in managing large quantities of data. You should be happy to work in the field often in demanding poor weather conditions all year round. You should have a full UK driving Licence and be able to swim 25m.
Closing Date: 28th February 2018 at 23:55 hours
The role will be based in Medway House, Tonbridge and interviews will be held on 8th March 2018.
For further details please contact William Purnell on 0208 474 7229 or by email: William.purnell@environment-agency.gov.uk
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 include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
The role will be based in Medway House, Tonbridge and interviews will be held on 8th March 2018.
For further details please contact William Purnell on 0208 474 7229 or by email: William.purnell@environment-agency.gov.uk
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 include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
28/02/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
until 31/03/19
Data and Information Management
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Making sure that risks to your team are controlled safely and effectively.
Making sure that risks to your team are controlled safely and effectively.
Achieves Results
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of 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
Communicates Effectively
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Full UK Driving Licence
Ability to swim 25 meters
Ability to swim 25 meters
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.