Environment Officer - 10398
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West Midlands
Fradley, Shrewsbury , Stafford
Environment Officer A
Permanent
Environment & Sustainability
£20,558 (pro-rata)
We are looking for Environment Officers to join our Waste Management Teams in the West Midlands Area.
You will be responsible for regulating a range of waste activities to ensure that these are carried out without polluting the environment or causing harm to people. Sometimes we have to take tough action to achieve these aims and at times you will need to investigate environmental offences which might necessitate producing legal casework to present to the criminal courts.
A significant proportion of our work involves advice and guidance so it’s important that you have good influencing skills and can think laterally to resolve problems. You may also need to deal with situations that are confrontational.
You will also have the opportunity to develop technical expertise such as the management of particular wastes.
You will be responsible for regulating a range of waste activities to ensure that these are carried out without polluting the environment or causing harm to people. Sometimes we have to take tough action to achieve these aims and at times you will need to investigate environmental offences which might necessitate producing legal casework to present to the criminal courts.
A significant proportion of our work involves advice and guidance so it’s important that you have good influencing skills and can think laterally to resolve problems. You may also need to deal with situations that are confrontational.
You will also have the opportunity to develop technical expertise such as the management of particular wastes.
You will be based in one of our area offices in an operational team, working closely with businesses to help them comply with environmental regulations.
We regulate permitted sites within a defined geographic patch, completing compliance checks and investigate illegal waste activity. We work with partners and customers to influence behaviour and encourage good practice.
We regulate permitted sites within a defined geographic patch, completing compliance checks and investigate illegal waste activity. We work with partners and customers to influence behaviour and encourage good practice.
A degree in a scientific subject is desirable and you will have a minimum of an A Level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent work experience.
You must be a confident and effective communicator, who can influence and negotiate to deliver outcomes. You will be proactive, self-motivated and flexible to effectively work independently and as part of a team.
We offer a full training package supported by a team of highly skilled and experienced waste regulators.
You must be a confident and effective communicator, who can influence and negotiate to deliver outcomes. You will be proactive, self-motivated and flexible to effectively work independently and as part of a team.
We offer a full training package supported by a team of highly skilled and experienced waste regulators.
The Environment Officer role is a career grade position.
£20,558 per annum, increasing to £27,572 as you progress through the training and development programme.
Training to attain full competencies as a waste regulatory officer will take approximately 18 months.
Other benefits include:
Lease car
Generous career-average defined-benefits pension scheme
Flexi-time working arrangements
Closing Date: 12th May 2019 at 23:55 hours
Please contact Katie Gibson, Environment Management Team Leader if you have any queries at katie.gibson@environment-agency.gov.uk
£20,558 per annum, increasing to £27,572 as you progress through the training and development programme.
Training to attain full competencies as a waste regulatory officer will take approximately 18 months.
Other benefits include:
Lease car
Generous career-average defined-benefits pension scheme
Flexi-time working arrangements
Closing Date: 12th May 2019 at 23:55 hours
Please contact Katie Gibson, Environment Management Team Leader if you have any queries at katie.gibson@environment-agency.gov.uk
12/05/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Influences and Persuades Others
Describe a time that you persuaded someone to do something that they didn’t initially want to do. Describe the process you went through and how you sought to understand the other person’s point of view.
Communicates Effectively
Describe how you have used a range of communication methods to present your views in a convincing way. Tell us about the audience and what the messages were.
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Describe how you have rectified a potentially harmful situation to keep yourself and others safe.
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.