Asset Performance Team Member - 19720
2
South West
Bridgwater
Rivers House Bridgwater
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery
£23,963
As Assistant Catchment Manager covering the River Tone and West Somerset Streams with the associated coastline, you will work as part of the team to ensure our flood defence assets are fit for purpose and ready when we need them. The assets we manage range from large flood defence schemes and reservoirs through to small outfalls. You will assist in asset inspections, collecting asset data which you will use in assisting with the planning of future management of our assets. You will liaise with and support our Operational Field Team in the planning and delivery of our annual maintenance programmes. You will also play a key role in the continual improvement of our asset data and information. While this role is primarily office based there will be a need for frequent site visits throughout the catchments.
You will be expected to have an incident role and participate in our standby rota.
You will be expected to have an incident role and participate in our standby rota.
This is an exciting opportunity in the South Somerset Asset Performance Team, within Flood and Coastal Risk Management Operations. We manage the whole life cycle of flood and coastal risk management assets across South Somerset. We ensure our assets work to reduce flood risk for our communities and enhance our environment. We are a friendly multi-skilled team of technical advisors, incident management leads, catchment managers, data and support officers, engineers and asset inspectors.
Through experience to date you will ideally be able to demonstrate some of the following:
• An understanding of the impact of flooding
• An appreciation of flood risk assets or asset management
• Delivery of work by planning, tracking, gathering and maintaining data/information
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers
• 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
The key things 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 environmental discipline.
• An understanding of the impact of flooding
• An appreciation of flood risk assets or asset management
• Delivery of work by planning, tracking, gathering and maintaining data/information
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers
• 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
The key things 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 environmental discipline.
Any questions please contact Ellie Mantell, Asset Performance Team Leader on 07901 567887 or email ellie.mantell@environment-agency.gov.uk
The interviews are scheduled to take place the second week in November.
The interviews are scheduled to take place the second week in November.
24/10/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Works in Teams
Tell us about a situation where you were part of a team that achieved something great. What was your role in that team and what did it achieve that the individual could not?
Data and Information Management
A key part of the role is managing asset data. Can you tell us about a time when you have had to manage data and information. How did you manage the situation and what were the important factors to achieving your desired outcome?
Communicates Effectively
The role requires good communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders. Please tell us about a time where you have needed to communicate with others effectively.
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.