EPR Installations Officer - 7228
2
East Midlands
Lincoln
Ceres House, 2 Searby Rd, LN2 4DT
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Operational Delivery
£34,330 (pro-rata)
We are looking for two professional individuals with knowledge and experience of different industrial sectors, to be responsible for the regulation of installations under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. You will ensure permit compliance, assess operators ability to protect the environment, prevent pollution and optimise use of resources.
Although comprehensive technical skills are desirable, effective influencing and negotiating skills are essential to secure best practice, able to deal with technical and different management levels within industry, local communities and other interested groups. You will be expected to respond to, investigate and undertake enforcement to a range of environmental incidents.
Although comprehensive technical skills are desirable, effective influencing and negotiating skills are essential to secure best practice, able to deal with technical and different management levels within industry, local communities and other interested groups. You will be expected to respond to, investigate and undertake enforcement to a range of environmental incidents.
The posts will be in the Installations North team covering sites in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. The area provides a diverse range of environmental challenges, stretching from the highly industrialised South Humber Bank, the urban centres of Peterborough, Northampton and Corby, and across the rural areas of Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
You will also have a key input to the Area in supporting and advising other teams on industry sector regulation, compliance, advice and guidance.
You will also have a key input to the Area in supporting and advising other teams on industry sector regulation, compliance, advice and guidance.
You'll have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external partners. We are always looking at good practice from other sectors so experience in the industrial sector is not essential, if you have valuable experience to offer.
You will also
• have industrial and/or regulatory experience preferably in either Combustion, Landfill, Oil and Gas or Chemical Sectors to include data analysis, auditing and reporting.
• the ability to demonstrate practical operational experience and knowledge of environmental regulation
• have experience of delivering environmental improvements using a range of tools.
• be proactive, self-motivated and a confident communicator, used to influencing and negotiating to deliver outcomes, with strong interpersonal skills
• be flexible in approach and have a “can do” attitude, be able to make change happen
A knowledge of COMAH would be desirable.
You will also
• have industrial and/or regulatory experience preferably in either Combustion, Landfill, Oil and Gas or Chemical Sectors to include data analysis, auditing and reporting.
• the ability to demonstrate practical operational experience and knowledge of environmental regulation
• have experience of delivering environmental improvements using a range of tools.
• be proactive, self-motivated and a confident communicator, used to influencing and negotiating to deliver outcomes, with strong interpersonal skills
• be flexible in approach and have a “can do” attitude, be able to make change happen
A knowledge of COMAH would be desirable.
Closing Date: 4th January 2018 at 23:55 hours
The roles will be based at our office in Lincoln.
A full driving licence is essential, a lease car will be provided.
The Environment Agency is a Category 1 responder. You will be expected to participate on a standby rota in our response to incidents, which may include out of hours working. You may also be required to have a wider role during an incident.
For information about the role please contact the Installations Team Leader Helen Renshaw (helen.renshaw@environment-agency.gov.uk for more information on +44 20302 54966 or Mobile +44 7769 955958
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
The roles will be based at our office in Lincoln.
A full driving licence is essential, a lease car will be provided.
The Environment Agency is a Category 1 responder. You will be expected to participate on a standby rota in our response to incidents, which may include out of hours working. You may also be required to have a wider role during an incident.
For information about the role please contact the Installations Team Leader Helen Renshaw (helen.renshaw@environment-agency.gov.uk for more information on +44 20302 54966 or Mobile +44 7769 955958
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
04/01/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Scientific Knowledge
Applies scientific knowledge of industrial sectors, particularly, Landfill, Combustion, Oil and Gas, Chemical or COMAH, to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers.
--- Please describe your experience and skills in one or more of these areas.
--- Please describe your experience and skills in one or more of these areas.
Influences and Persuades Others
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly, often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
--- Please explain when you have persuaded and individual or company to achieve an outcome without the use of a regulatory tool.
--- Please explain when you have persuaded and individual or company to achieve an outcome without the use of a regulatory tool.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
--- Please provide an example of a time when you had to address a misunderstanding or communication breakdown in order to achieve a desired result.
--- Please provide an example of a time when you had to address a misunderstanding or communication breakdown in order to achieve a desired result.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
--- Please provide an example of a time when you have delivered the above competency.
--- Please provide an example of a time when you have delivered the above competency.
Full 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.