Flood and Coastal Risk Management Advisor (Partnership and Strategic Overview)
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Yorkshire and the Humber
York
Coverdale House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Operational Delivery
‘Main rivers’ are usually larger rivers and streams. Other rivers are called ‘ordinary watercourses’. Generally, the Environment Agency carries out maintenance, improvement or construction work on main rivers to manage flood risk. The Environment Agency powers to carry out flood defence work apply to main rivers. Typically, Lead local flood authorities, district councils and internal drainage boards carry out flood risk management work on ordinary watercourses.
The role will involve leading on developing a programme of ‘demainment’ opportunities in Yorkshire. This will involve working closely with internal and external partners (likely to include Internal Drainage Boards, Local Authorities, National Farmers Union, Association of Drainage Authorities and Water Companies) to identify appropriate opportunities to change classification from ‘main river’ to ‘ordinary watercourse’. The opportunities will hopefully result in a change of classification and management, which in turn should present improved possibilities for management and future funding.
The role will involve leading on developing a programme of ‘demainment’ opportunities in Yorkshire. This will involve working closely with internal and external partners (likely to include Internal Drainage Boards, Local Authorities, National Farmers Union, Association of Drainage Authorities and Water Companies) to identify appropriate opportunities to change classification from ‘main river’ to ‘ordinary watercourse’. The opportunities will hopefully result in a change of classification and management, which in turn should present improved possibilities for management and future funding.
The post is part of the Partnership and Strategic Overview team. The team work closely with our external partners in a variety of areas, including capital project delivery, flood risk mapping and modelling, planning and development.
This particular role is high profile, covering a challenging and politically sensitive area of work.
This particular role is high profile, covering a challenging and politically sensitive area of work.
This role requires experience of working with multiple partners.
Communication and engagement skills are essential in this challenging area of work.
Working with partners with different goals and objectives will be an integral part of the role.
Experience of Geographic Information Systems and MS Office would be preferable.
Key skills
• Leadership
• Programming
• Communications and engagement
• Influencing others
Communication and engagement skills are essential in this challenging area of work.
Working with partners with different goals and objectives will be an integral part of the role.
Experience of Geographic Information Systems and MS Office would be preferable.
Key skills
• Leadership
• Programming
• Communications and engagement
• Influencing others
The grade rate for the role is £33,990.
The post is based at Coverdale House, Aviator Way, Amy Johnson Way, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4GZ
The candidate successful at interview will need to undergo a basic level security check.
For more information about the role and application process please download the candidate pack.
If you have any questions please contact the Partnership and Strategic Overview Team Leader – Paul Stockhill on 02030256677 or email paul.stockhill@environment-agency.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is 11 December 2016.
The post is based at Coverdale House, Aviator Way, Amy Johnson Way, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4GZ
The candidate successful at interview will need to undergo a basic level security check.
For more information about the role and application process please download the candidate pack.
If you have any questions please contact the Partnership and Strategic Overview Team Leader – Paul Stockhill on 02030256677 or email paul.stockhill@environment-agency.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is 11 December 2016.
11/12/2016, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
• Maximises work output by setting goals and priorities tracking and measuring outcomes and taking swift remedial action when necessary.
• Can be relied upon to regularly exceed goals agreed
• Is tenacious and perseveres when others might give up and by doing so achieves the desired results
• Anticipates forth-coming issues and adjusts actions as necessary.
• Willing to put in extra effort to meet urgent deadlines when required; shows dedication and commitment;; "goes the extra mile"
• Is resilient and performs well under pressure; responds positively to setbacks and develops alternative action
• Can be relied upon to regularly exceed goals agreed
• Is tenacious and perseveres when others might give up and by doing so achieves the desired results
• Anticipates forth-coming issues and adjusts actions as necessary.
• Willing to put in extra effort to meet urgent deadlines when required; shows dedication and commitment;; "goes the extra mile"
• Is resilient and performs well under pressure; responds positively to setbacks and develops alternative action
Influences and Persuades Others
• Gathers relevant data, marshals facts and prepares sound arguments
• Listens to other’s opinions, understanding their viewpoints, needs and concerns; responds appropriately; lobbies others in advance
• Presents a credible case and explains the benefits to the audience/listener; anticipates the main objections/arguments
• Responds to the needs and style of the listener when influencing.
• Seeks to achieve a “win-win” outcome and develop the relationship with the person(s) being influenced.
• Prepares convincing written arguments on complex issues, presenting information logically, concisely and persuasively.
• Able to modify and reformulate case, read the listener’s mood and adjust accordingly
• Plans and prepares influencing strategies for key players and opinion leaders.
• Listens to other’s opinions, understanding their viewpoints, needs and concerns; responds appropriately; lobbies others in advance
• Presents a credible case and explains the benefits to the audience/listener; anticipates the main objections/arguments
• Responds to the needs and style of the listener when influencing.
• Seeks to achieve a “win-win” outcome and develop the relationship with the person(s) being influenced.
• Prepares convincing written arguments on complex issues, presenting information logically, concisely and persuasively.
• Able to modify and reformulate case, read the listener’s mood and adjust accordingly
• Plans and prepares influencing strategies for key players and opinion leaders.
Communicates Effectively
• Is an active listener, has time for people; seeks their contribution.
• Uses full range of communication methods to ensure effective understanding.
• Considers needs of and impact on audience, anticipates reactions and uses appropriate communication method and style.
• Prepares written reports and data in clear, readable and accurate manner, using appropriate grammar, syntax and style.
• Ensures communication is two-way; responds and acts on feedback
• When presenting is easily understood and inspires attention from an audience.
• Is clear and to the point when speaking.
• Anticipates the main issues and prepares responses.
• Uses full range of communication methods to ensure effective understanding.
• Considers needs of and impact on audience, anticipates reactions and uses appropriate communication method and style.
• Prepares written reports and data in clear, readable and accurate manner, using appropriate grammar, syntax and style.
• Ensures communication is two-way; responds and acts on feedback
• When presenting is easily understood and inspires attention from an audience.
• Is clear and to the point when speaking.
• Anticipates the main issues and prepares responses.
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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.