4172 - Environmental Monitoring Officer 2 (Analysis and Reporting)
2
South West, West Midlands
Shrewsbury , Tewkesbury
Riversmeet House, Hafren House
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Science
£22,211
We are looking for an Environmental Monitoring Officer based in the Analysis and Reporting Team. In this role, you will be required to assist in the delivery of our environmental monitoring and investigation programme. The role will include a wide range of field based survey work and a significant amount of laboratory work in the form of invertebrate analysis.
The team is responsible for ensuring chemistry and ecology monitoring programs collect the information we need for a variety of legislative, national and local requirements. The team is comprised of officers skilled in monitoring field-work, laboratory work, and with an expertise in assessing this monitoring data and turning it into evidence. This evidence informs the wider business and ultimately helps underpin environmental improvements largely through our work with the Water Framework Directive.
We are seeking candidates with an interest and/or experience in the practical and theoretical aspects of freshwater ecology. A proportion of time in the post will be taken up with collecting and analysing freshwater invertebrate samples, experience of fieldwork and taxonomic skills would be desirable. There will be opportunities to assist with WFD investigations, where an aptitude for problem solving is essential. Other requirements include good communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy
Closing Date: 28th February 2017 at 23:55 hours
The role is flexible between Hafren House, Shrewsbury and Riversmeet House, Tewkesbury. Travel throughout the area may be necessary therefore the post requires a full driving licence.
For further details please contact - Ros Challis, 07710 903488 or email ros.challis@environment-agency.gov.uk or Lucy Morris, 07770 792892
The role is flexible between Hafren House, Shrewsbury and Riversmeet House, Tewkesbury. Travel throughout the area may be necessary therefore the post requires a full driving licence.
For further details please contact - Ros Challis, 07710 903488 or email ros.challis@environment-agency.gov.uk or Lucy Morris, 07770 792892
28/02/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Business of the Environment Agency
Demonstrate your understanding of the work of the Environment Agency in protecting the aquatic environment and how this is linked to Environmental Legislation such as the Water Framework Directive.
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Demonstrate how health, safety and wellbeing is taken into account to protect yourself and colleagues in office, laboratory and field based environments.
Achieves Results
Demonstrate you deliver high work standards and meet targets. Explain how you have prioritised and organised tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Data and Information Management
Demonstrate your awareness of good quality data and its management
Scientific Knowledge
Demonstrate a time when you have used your invertebrate identification skills to solve an environmental issue
Driving licence required
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.