West Berkshire Ground Water Scheme Advisor (Grade 5)
1
South East
Farnham
Goldcrest House
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Operational Delivery
Maintain and manage one of the largest groundwater pumping schemes owned by the EA, 32 pumping stations, 4 major outfalls, 87km of pipeline and boreholes up to 140m deep. The scheme adds water flows in the River Thames during a drought. It also has a role to play during floods. We need a grade 5 advisor to manage the scheme, including practical hands on Mechanical Electrical Instrumentation Control Automation (MEICA) maintenance work, management of contractors, project management, record keeping, communication and liaison with internal EA teams and external stakeholders.
This operational instruction sets out the specification to be followed by all Environment Agency staff and contractors dealing with MEICA equipment, plant, systems and other assets. Supplementary documents cover requirements for specific MEICA equipment, plant, systems and other assets.
This specification defines the minimum technical requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of MEICA equipment, plant, systems and other assets with the latest editions of BS and EN standards.
This specification defines the minimum technical requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of MEICA equipment, plant, systems and other assets with the latest editions of BS and EN standards.
You’ll have a relevant degree or alternative qualifications from a mechanical & electrical background. It’s important that you’re skilled at managing multiple priorities and competing demands and have field experience. First-class communication skills are a must, and you also understand the importance of teamwork and collaboration. In fact, you’ll be able to show where you’ve worked with others to deliver success. You’ll be an intelligent problem solver too, with a methodical work approach. You should also have a full driving licence.
For further information regarding this post please contact James Liney at james.liney@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
The closing date for applications is 28 December 2016 at 23:55.
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
The closing date for applications is 28 December 2016 at 23:55.
28/12/2016, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
2 Years
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.
Tell me about a time when you had to take responsibility for delivery of a key business objective or project deliverable.
• What did you have to take personal responsibility for?
• Why was this so important?
• How did you ensure the objective was achieved?
Tell me about a time when you had to take responsibility for delivery of a key business objective or project deliverable.
• What did you have to take personal responsibility for?
• Why was this so important?
• How did you ensure the objective was achieved?
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Tell me about a time when you have had to communicate effectively with a large number of stakeholders.
• What was the issue?
• What method of communication did you use?
• How did you go about making sure that your message was understood by all stakeholders?
• How did you check their understanding?
• What was the result?
Tell me about a time when you have had to communicate effectively with a large number of stakeholders.
• What was the issue?
• What method of communication did you use?
• How did you go about making sure that your message was understood by all stakeholders?
• How did you check their understanding?
• What was the result?
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
In your current/last role, what information were you responsible for collating or reporting on?
• How did you ensure the data was accurate?
• How did you ensure the data was appropriate for the audience?
• How was the data stored?
In your current/last role, what information were you responsible for collating or reporting on?
• How did you ensure the data was accurate?
• How did you ensure the data was appropriate for the audience?
• How was the data stored?
Works in Teams
Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
What are you doing in your current/last role to contribute towards a successful team?
• What effect does this have on others?
• What is it important?
• What do you colleagues do?
• How would you rate your contribution towards the team on a scale of one to ten?
• What could you do better?
What are you doing in your current/last role to contribute towards a successful team?
• What effect does this have on others?
• What is it important?
• What do you colleagues do?
• How would you rate your contribution towards the team on a scale of one to ten?
• What could you do better?
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.