Flood Risk Officer - 9661

Would you like to support the Environment Agency reduce flood risk and make a difference? This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic organisation where we put our people first.
You’ll be part of a great team working primarily on our regulatory work as well as developing new flood risk management projects for a future programme of works which will reduce flood risk to 300,000 homes across the UK.
This role draws upon a range of transferrable and specialist skills. Working closely with other teams and organisations, you can expect to be involved in any of the following:
• Supporting the planning and programming of flood risk projects
• Collection, analysis and interpretation of data
• Managing an Environmental Permit workload
• Flood risk mapping and review of planning applications
• Working closely with communities, residents and businesses
• Supporting the design and delivery of our flood defence maintenance programmes
• Taking part in incident management when flooding occurs
Experience of working within and knowledge of flood risk management and GIS is desirable but not essential and full training will be given.
Join us to help protect even more homes and businesses from future flooding.

Flood and Coastal Risk Management is the largest department at the Environment Agency. Our teams plan, design and manage flood risk improvement projects, working in partnership with communities and other organisations to protect people and property from future flood risk. We are looking for flexible and future focused individuals who can adapt to changing priorities and are keen to work in the environment and flood sector.

Through your experience to date you will ideally be able to demonstrate some of the following:
• An understanding of the impact of flooding
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers
• Delivery of work by planning, tracking, gathering and maintaining data/information
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team to make decisions and achieve planned outcomes
• Good organisational skills and an ability to use MS Office
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) desirable
Excellent communication skills are a must as you’ll be working with a diverse range of people
We’re looking for are transferrable skills and capabilities, so do not be put off applying if you don’t have a degree and/or you don’t have experience in this sector.
As an entry level grade we welcome all backgrounds, preferably with an interest in engineering, geography or science.

Closing Date: 22/01/2019 23:55hrs

You will be part of a diverse organisation which takes pride in welcoming applicants from all sections of the community.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all of the training and support you need to succeed.
As part of your comprehensive induction you will also be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
There are also many fully funded opportunities to develop further academic/professional qualifications.
The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits.
For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.
For any questions, contact: Claire Rose on 07818 076951 or claire.rose@environment-agency.gov.uk

Please note that your answers will be used for interview selection
To achieve Flood and Coastal Risk management targets, requires the setting of high standards and the ability to organise and prioritise work.
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 result?

Please note that your answers will be used for interview selection
Data and evidence underpin all decisions regarding flood risk. As part of you role you will be expected to analyse and interpret data.
Please describe when you had to rely on data to make an informed decision and on how it impacted on the overall delivery of your task?
What was the data?
What was the decision?
What was the result?

Please note that your answers will be used for interview selection
Working with a wide range of customers with varying levels of flood risk awareness, requires the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
You will be expected to communicate and engage with others effectively through speech and writing.
Please describe when you have used your communication skills effectively to convey information and ideas clearly to others:

Who was your audience?
What was the message?
What did you take into consideration to ensure the message landed well?

Please note that your answers will be used for interview selection
Success in Flood Risk Management is reliant upon team working and partnership.
Please describe when you have previously been a member of an effective team.
What was your role in the team?
How did you interact with others in the team to achieve a common goal?
What was your contribution to the team goal?

Driving licence preferable.