Environment Planning Specialist
1
North East
Darlington , Newcastle
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Environment & Sustainability, Planning
This role in in the Integrated Environment Planning Team. The primary focus of the role will be to lead Water Framework Directive Planning (WFD) for the Area
You'll provide direction on the work of the Integrated Environment Planning team, by using data, intelligence, technical knowledge and judgement to identify actions to deliver environmental improvement; to secure delivery of these actions by coordinating 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.
Your main work areas will be;
• Working with other IEP teams nationally to ensure we are working to best practice
• Coordinating the Area WFD investigation programme. This involves working closely with all area teams and with our partners. The purpose of the programme is to understand why waterbodies aren’t achieving good and then to find ways of improving these waterbodies
• Ensuring the Catchment Planning System is accurate and up to date
• Ensuring that Area teams and managers understand our WFD commitments and what is required to deliver them
You'll provide direction on the work of the Integrated Environment Planning team, by using data, intelligence, technical knowledge and judgement to identify actions to deliver environmental improvement; to secure delivery of these actions by coordinating 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.
Your main work areas will be;
• Working with other IEP teams nationally to ensure we are working to best practice
• Coordinating the Area WFD investigation programme. This involves working closely with all area teams and with our partners. The purpose of the programme is to understand why waterbodies aren’t achieving good and then to find ways of improving these waterbodies
• Ensuring the Catchment Planning System is accurate and up to date
• Ensuring that Area teams and managers understand our WFD commitments and what is required to deliver them
You'll join a team of 11 people based in the North East Area. The team cover a wide range of disciplines including, Water Quality, Water Resources, Regulated Business and Water Framework Directive. We provide technical and professional support to internal teams and our partners to ensure delivery of our Area Plan and environmental priorities. We provide information to colleagues and external partners to influence action taken to achieve the right environmental outcomes.
Educated to degree level and with equivalent qualifications and experience.
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
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
This is a fixed term post for 6 months.
The grade rate for the role is £33,990 (pro-rata).
More information about the role and application process can be found in the candidate pack.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Rebecca O'Connell on 07500 785022 or by email at Rebecca.o'connell@environment-agency.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is 11 December 2016.
The grade rate for the role is £33,990 (pro-rata).
More information about the role and application process can be found in the candidate pack.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Rebecca O'Connell on 07500 785022 or by email at Rebecca.o'connell@environment-agency.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is 11 December 2016.
11/12/2016, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
6 months with possibilty of extension
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.
Achieves 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
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
River Basin Planning
Understands the river basin planning process and how it drives our planning and delivery activity
• Understands our responsibilities under the Water Framework Directive (and those of others), how these apply and are implemented across the business, and understands the responsibilities and opportunities for other delivery bodies
• Understands our responsibilities under the Water Framework Directive (and those of others), how these apply and are implemented across the business, and understands the responsibilities and opportunities for other delivery bodies
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
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.