Flood & Coastal Risk Management Officer – Asset Performance Thames Barrier and Associated Gates (APT TBAG) - 23023
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London, South East
London
Thames Barrier SE18 5NJ
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Analytical, Engineering, Knowledge & Information Management, Operational Delivery, Programme and Project Management, Strategy
£28,785
We are the Environment Agency, we work in partnership with government, local councils, businesses, and communities to tackle the impacts of climate change and manage the assets that protect Central London from flooding.
We are looking for a highly motivated Flood & Coastal Risk Management Officer to join our team. The team contributes to the maintenance, reliability and safe operation of Thames Barrier and associated gates (TBAG) and delivers a large investment programme working with key supply chain partners.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Leading on improving elements of our asset management work, including managing, and improving the data systems we use.
• Working with the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 programme/other Environment Agency teams on programme and project delivery
• Providing high quality updates/oversight to colleagues within Thames Tidal Defences and across the organisation
• Responding to issues/emergencies when required
• Providing facilities & I.T. support
We offer a rewarding career both in terms of personal development and making a difference to people and businesses who are affected by flood risk now and in the future.
There are opportunities to be trained in an Incident Response role – These incident roles attract additional pay/allowances after a qualifying period.
We are looking for a highly motivated Flood & Coastal Risk Management Officer to join our team. The team contributes to the maintenance, reliability and safe operation of Thames Barrier and associated gates (TBAG) and delivers a large investment programme working with key supply chain partners.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Leading on improving elements of our asset management work, including managing, and improving the data systems we use.
• Working with the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 programme/other Environment Agency teams on programme and project delivery
• Providing high quality updates/oversight to colleagues within Thames Tidal Defences and across the organisation
• Responding to issues/emergencies when required
• Providing facilities & I.T. support
We offer a rewarding career both in terms of personal development and making a difference to people and businesses who are affected by flood risk now and in the future.
There are opportunities to be trained in an Incident Response role – These incident roles attract additional pay/allowances after a qualifying period.
The Thames Barrier is one of the largest moveable flood defence barriers in the world and the teams who work here protect London from tidal flooding. Our team consists of engineers, planners, project managers and data analysts working together to maintain and improve the flood defences in the Thames Estuary.
The whole team support one another, and you will be welcomed and be provided with the training and guidance needed to be successful.
The whole team support one another, and you will be welcomed and be provided with the training and guidance needed to be successful.
• A background qualification or relevant experience in engineering, data management or project management with knowledge/understanding of asset management
• A strong focus of site health, safety, and wellbeing, with clear understanding of the importance of safe systems of work.
• Effective communication skills enabling you to build positive working relationships with colleagues and external partners
• Experience of working in teams that deliver work together as well as using your initiative when making decisions.
• Accurate data management skills
• Panning and organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks
Above all else, you will be passionate about the environment and will want to use your knowledge and skills to support delivery of our asset management programme of works and to achieve sustainable outcomes in flood risk management.
• A strong focus of site health, safety, and wellbeing, with clear understanding of the importance of safe systems of work.
• Effective communication skills enabling you to build positive working relationships with colleagues and external partners
• Experience of working in teams that deliver work together as well as using your initiative when making decisions.
• Accurate data management skills
• Panning and organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks
Above all else, you will be passionate about the environment and will want to use your knowledge and skills to support delivery of our asset management programme of works and to achieve sustainable outcomes in flood risk management.
We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community, welcoming flexible working patterns for our roles, including job share, so please include information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and we’re fully invested in developing team member’s skills and careers.
This role will be based at the Thames Barrier and qualifies for Inner London Weighting (£3776).
If you would like to know more, we would be delighted to hear from you, please contact Greg Davenport on 07920 502827 or greg.davenport@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held in July and August 2022.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community, welcoming flexible working patterns for our roles, including job share, so please include information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits and we’re fully invested in developing team member’s skills and careers.
This role will be based at the Thames Barrier and qualifies for Inner London Weighting (£3776).
If you would like to know more, we would be delighted to hear from you, please contact Greg Davenport on 07920 502827 or greg.davenport@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held in July and August 2022.
03/07/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Asset performance teams have to deliver challenging work on time and to high quality standards. This requires an ability to organise and prioritise work effectively. Please describe when you have had to deliver a challenging piece of work. What was the piece of work? What was your approach? What was the final result?
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Asset performance teams have to deliver challenging work on time and to high quality standards. This requires an ability to organise and prioritise work effectively. Please describe when you have had to deliver a challenging piece of work. What was the piece of work? What was your approach? What was the final result?
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Provide an example demonstrating how you have delivered an optimal solution by effectively analysing relevant information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Provide an example demonstrating how you have delivered an optimal solution by effectively analysing relevant information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Data and Information Management
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Can you provide an example of when you have collected, managed and interpreted data. Describe your aims/objectives and how you have presented on your findings?
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Can you provide an example of when you have collected, managed and interpreted data. Describe your aims/objectives and how you have presented on your findings?
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to our "EA capability dictionary" which can be viewed by searching online using any web browser.
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
You will be required to engage with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders including contractors, professional partners, electricians, mechanics, engineers and occasionally, members of the public. Explain how you develop and maintain effective working relationships with various individuals and teams at different levels.
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
You will be required to engage with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders including contractors, professional partners, electricians, mechanics, engineers and occasionally, members of the public. Explain how you develop and maintain effective working relationships with various individuals and teams at different levels.
Full UK 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.