Coastal Flood Modelling and Forecasting Officer - 9365
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East of England, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds , Peterborough
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£27,138
An exciting opportunity to join the Coastal Flood Modelling and Forecasting team focussing on the East coast. Your focus will be on:
- Understanding the local coastal locations and coastal processes to ensure making best use of available coastal data
- Understanding the needs of others of the coastal forecasting
- Ensuring we understand the performance of our real time coastal forecasting capability on the East Coast
- Identifying solutions for how we can develop our service where the needs currently exceed our current service
- Undertaking reviews of the forecasting performance to identify whether the needs of others have been met
To be successful in the role you will work closely with Area and National colleagues. You will also work closely with others from the Coastal South and West Coast team to ensure coastal forecasting services are developed using good practice, follow consistent ways of working and make best use of available science.
The role will appeal to individuals who want to make a difference to our flood incident response, wish to make best use of the available coastal data and are able to communicate complex processes to the wider audience.
- Understanding the local coastal locations and coastal processes to ensure making best use of available coastal data
- Understanding the needs of others of the coastal forecasting
- Ensuring we understand the performance of our real time coastal forecasting capability on the East Coast
- Identifying solutions for how we can develop our service where the needs currently exceed our current service
- Undertaking reviews of the forecasting performance to identify whether the needs of others have been met
To be successful in the role you will work closely with Area and National colleagues. You will also work closely with others from the Coastal South and West Coast team to ensure coastal forecasting services are developed using good practice, follow consistent ways of working and make best use of available science.
The role will appeal to individuals who want to make a difference to our flood incident response, wish to make best use of the available coastal data and are able to communicate complex processes to the wider audience.
The East Coast Modelling and Forecasting team is responsible for the development and maintenance of the coastal flood forecasting capability from the Scottish border to the Kent Coast. The team also lead the development of our coastal flood modelling capability to support strategic flood risk management. Most of the team also support delivery of the 24/7 real time flood forecasting service on both the rivers and coast.
To be successful in this role you will require a good understanding of coastal processes including surge generation and the importance of waves. Ideally you should have some experience of developing operational flood forecasting or modelling services in the coastal environment. With knowledge of coastal modelling packages, flood mapping and associated data management, you will have a good understanding of how coastal flood risk information is used. As part of a delivery team, you will also have the ability to identify areas for improvement in existing methods of working. You should have strong communication skills to be able to explain complex technical issues to wider audiences verbally and through short reports. Above all, you will have a forward thinking approach to flood incident management and a real enthusiasm for making a difference.
Closing Date: 29th November 2018 at 23:55 hours.
If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Steve Taylor. steve.taylor@environment-agency.gov.uk
If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Steve Taylor. steve.taylor@environment-agency.gov.uk
29/11/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Numerical Modelling and Forecasting
Interprets data and information to forecast the state of the environment, including large-scale trends such as climate change, and more localised forecasting such as flooding.
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
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.