Yorkshire Flood and Coastal Committee Technical Liason Grade 5
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Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds
Lateral
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Operational Delivery
The Environment Agency is looking to appoint an officer to support flood and coastal risk management (FRCM) in Yorkshire. The post, which is funded through the local levy raised by the Yorkshire Flood and Coastal Committee (YRFCC), is intended to help support and complement the work of local authorities in their role as local lead flood authorities (LLFA). The overall purpose of the post is to provide support and coordination to help shape and facilitate the overall delivery of FRCM, specifically to ensure that the best use is made of the local levy programme (collective funding provided by LLFAs) within the Yorkshire region. Working flexibly, and across LLFAs, responding to their needs and achieving effective engagement with them, will be critical to the success of the role. The post is available for 2 years in the first instance. The initial focus of the post will be to support risk management authorities in their input into Yorkshire Water's asset management plan for 2019 (PR19).
Our Partnership and Strategic Overview teams develop the technical knowledge needed to deliver a strategic overview of flooding, providing compelling evidence to support our vital Flood Resilience work. We work flexibly and closely with partners to understand and manage flood and coastal erosion risk in order to benefit communities with the greatest need. We work with all authorities and deliverers to specify, plan, fund and create assets to achieve outcomes
You will have a background of delivery of successful projects and or programmes of work, ideally in a flood or water management context. You will also be able to demonstrate an ability to develop partnerships and engender collaborative working. A knowledge of the Flood & Water Management Act and the water industry's asset management planning process are essential requirements of the role. You will have a degree in a relevant discipline and are likely to be working towards chartered status. You will be proficient in the use of standard MS Office packages including MS Project. GIS skills would also be an advantage.
The job will be based in Lateral House, Leeds.
-Some national travel is required
-A driving licence is essential
-Some standby and on-call work is required
-As part of your role with FCRM you will be required to take part in incident response. Your line manager will confirm the specific arrangements with you depending on your role.
For further information, please contact the hiring manager (Bill Rodham on 020302 56399)
-Some national travel is required
-A driving licence is essential
-Some standby and on-call work is required
-As part of your role with FCRM you will be required to take part in incident response. Your line manager will confirm the specific arrangements with you depending on your role.
For further information, please contact the hiring manager (Bill Rodham on 020302 56399)
27/01/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
2 years, with a review after 1 year
Achieves Results
As a PSO FCRM Advisor, you will be expected to set and deliver high standards of work through prioritisation and organisation of tasks and resources to meet targets and deadlines. Tell us about a time when you had to deliver a complex and challenging piece of work: what was it and how did you approach it?
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
As a PSO FCRM Advisor, you will occasionally be required to use your own initiative to resolve problems, sometimes under pressure during incidents.Tell us about a time you found and delivered an innovative solution to an ongoing issue. What information did you need to consider and what were the alternatives to the solution you chose?
Focuses on Customers and Partners
As a PSO FCRM Advisor, you be required to build strong working relationships with internal and external customers in order to achieve results. Tell us about a time you have engaged with partners or customers to work toward a piece a work: what challanges did you face? And did you overcome them?
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.