Environment Planning Specialist (Water Quality)
1
East of England
Ipswich
Iceni House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Knowledge & Information Management, Planning
£33,990.00
With a specific focus on water quality you'll provide technical leadership and direction to the work of the Integrated Environment Planning team and broader organisation. You'll, by using data, intelligence, technical knowledge and judgement ,identify actions to deliver environmental improvement. You'll secure delivery of these actions by coordinating, influencing or providing technical input to plans, reports and other communications and negotiating resource from internal delivery teams; to build and maintain productive and influential relationships with external customers and partners; to lead and/or provide specialist advice to working groups and local projects; to provide specialist advice to senior managers and facilitate resolution of complex or contentious issues.
The Integrated Environment Planning Team in Ipswich is one of two teams covering most of East Anglia, our role is to provide , analyse and plan with the evidence to prioritise the work of others (internally and externally) to ensure the maximum benefit for the Environment. The team is made up of 4 officers who are multifunctional and 7 who are specialists in Water Resources, Waste, Water Quality, River basin Planning and Integrated Environmental Planning.
Ability to demonstrate leadership in a specialist technical area (Water Quality)
Good knowledge of the technical principles of Water Quality Planning, processes and procedures used to deliver improvements.
Experience of translating internal guidance and instructions into local delivery
Experience of using evidence and analysis to explore problems and propose effective and innovative solutions
Proven communication, influencing and networking skills
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, partners and communities, including the ability to translate technical issues into non-technical language
Experience of prioritising and delivering work within a programme and project management framework
Evidence of working in cross-functional teams to achieve results for the benefit of both the specific function or project and the wider organisation.
Able to coach and mentor others to increase experience and resilience within the environment planning community.
Good knowledge of the technical principles of Water Quality Planning, processes and procedures used to deliver improvements.
Experience of translating internal guidance and instructions into local delivery
Experience of using evidence and analysis to explore problems and propose effective and innovative solutions
Proven communication, influencing and networking skills
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, partners and communities, including the ability to translate technical issues into non-technical language
Experience of prioritising and delivering work within a programme and project management framework
Evidence of working in cross-functional teams to achieve results for the benefit of both the specific function or project and the wider organisation.
Able to coach and mentor others to increase experience and resilience within the environment planning community.
The grade rate for the role is £33,990.
For more information about the role and application process please download the candidate pack.
If you have any questions please contact Jonathan Thompson on 0203 025 8420
The closing date for applications is 9 December 2016.
For more information about the role and application process please download the candidate pack.
If you have any questions please contact Jonathan Thompson on 0203 025 8420
The closing date for applications is 9 December 2016.
06/02/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
River Basin Planning
A good knowledge of the principles behind river basin planning and how it is used to influence others to deliver environmental improvements.
Scientific Knowledge
Very good technical knowledge of water quality issues including what impacts on surface water quality (point and diffuse sources) causes and remedial actions. Knowledge of the Water Company asset planning process.
Achieves Results
Able to show a clear record of delivering outcomes to a high standard and within required timeframes
Coaches Others
Ability to coach others and share knowledge to deliver outcomes for the business
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Clear demonstration of ability to use evidence and information to take decisions, decide on action to take and finding solutions to problems
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.