Marine Technical Specialist - 17855
1
National
Various
Various
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery, Science
£36,389 Pro-rata
We’re looking for a Marine Technical Specialist to continue the collaboration with Natural England on the Water Framework (WFD) and Habitats Directive in the inshore marine environment of England. This post is a collaborative one between the Environment Agency (EA) and Natural England (NE). You will lead the design; planning and execution of a programme of monitoring in designated marine MPAs and integrate this with the WFD marine monitoring plans.
Other responsibilities will include:
• promoting the harmonisation of data assessment;
• creating efficiencies through coordinated interagency working;
• active contribution and scientific leadership within joint agency marine protected area monitoring groups
• identifying synergies between monitoring programmes and opportunities for integration;
• collating and reviewing data relevant to the achievement of the above objectives.
Other responsibilities will include:
• promoting the harmonisation of data assessment;
• creating efficiencies through coordinated interagency working;
• active contribution and scientific leadership within joint agency marine protected area monitoring groups
• identifying synergies between monitoring programmes and opportunities for integration;
• collating and reviewing data relevant to the achievement of the above objectives.
The post is managed by the Monitoring Survey: Estuarine and Coastal team of the Environment Agency. You will work alongside NE marine colleagues in your closest NE office day to day. Strong links will need to be formed between the EA and NE local area teams so good communication skills will be essential.
We are seeking a marine technical specialist with extensive field and office-based experience. You’ll be qualified to at least degree standard (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and possess proven ability and/or knowledge of:
• some, or all, of the relevant European Directives (i.e. Water Framework, Habitats Directive) and National Legislation (Marine and Coastal Access Act, Wildlife and Countryside Act)
• relevant marine habitats found in England;
• health and safety issues in the marine environment is essential;
• the importance of quality control and practical experience of AQC procedures
• data handling using GIS, databases and spreadsheets and report writing
• statistical procedures relating to experimental design and analysis of marine biological data
• some, or all, of the relevant European Directives (i.e. Water Framework, Habitats Directive) and National Legislation (Marine and Coastal Access Act, Wildlife and Countryside Act)
• relevant marine habitats found in England;
• health and safety issues in the marine environment is essential;
• the importance of quality control and practical experience of AQC procedures
• data handling using GIS, databases and spreadsheets and report writing
• statistical procedures relating to experimental design and analysis of marine biological data
The role will be based at the closest NE office to your location, with regular visits to the Environment Agency’s Monitoring Survey: Estuarine and Coastal Monitoring team based at various national locations. The post holder must be comfortable with flexible working and be prepared to travel within England to support fieldwork and liaise with key stakeholders. As a result the post requires a full UK driving license.
Please note that your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection.
For further details please contact – Dr Emma Dade.Team Leader, Specialist Services and Programmes. Marine Habitats and Species. Natural England. Tel 020 8026 7421. Email emma.dade@naturalengland.org.uk.
Luke Martina, Marine Operations Manager, Estuarine & Coastal Monitoring. Environment Agency. Tel 07876137093. Email luke.martina@environment-agency.gov.uk
Please note that your answers to the capability questions will be used to determine interview selection.
For further details please contact – Dr Emma Dade.Team Leader, Specialist Services and Programmes. Marine Habitats and Species. Natural England. Tel 020 8026 7421. Email emma.dade@naturalengland.org.uk.
Luke Martina, Marine Operations Manager, Estuarine & Coastal Monitoring. Environment Agency. Tel 07876137093. Email luke.martina@environment-agency.gov.uk
20/06/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Up to 1 year
Communicates Effectively
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UK Full Driving License
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.