Marine Technical Officer - 9379
1
East Midlands, East of England
Peterborough
Kingfisher House
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£27,138 pro rata
Would you like to work in a high performing team with a significant influence on the delivery of outcomes on England’s estuaries and coasts?
We need a suitably experienced person to work within a group of marine specialists undertaking wide-ranging monitoring and assessment tasks supporting the Environment Agency to carry out its marine responsibilities. The post-holder will be largely office based, assisting marine specialists and advisors with a range of internal and external tasks with a strong GIS focus. This could range from good spatial data management procedures through to analysing and processing a range of marine health assessment parameters. The post will be based at our Peterborough office which is the key hub for the team.
We need a suitably experienced person to work within a group of marine specialists undertaking wide-ranging monitoring and assessment tasks supporting the Environment Agency to carry out its marine responsibilities. The post-holder will be largely office based, assisting marine specialists and advisors with a range of internal and external tasks with a strong GIS focus. This could range from good spatial data management procedures through to analysing and processing a range of marine health assessment parameters. The post will be based at our Peterborough office which is the key hub for the team.
The Estuarine and Coastal Monitoring and Assessment Service delivers broad range of marine monitoring and data assessments while providing advice for a wide range of internal and external customers, including Areas, Environment and Business, National Permitting, Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM), Natural England and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS). The team also collaborates with our DEFRA partners to deliver a variety of outcomes for England and the UK.
The successful candidate will have strong GIS and analytical skills and will work on a wide range of tasks with our team of marine specialists that will require a familiarity with marine spatial data and spatial data manipulation. As a team member, you will be involved in a variety of projects and programmes, from quality assurance and control responsibilities to European funded projects such as EUROHAB.
You will understand the role of the Agency as a regulator and consultee in marine environmental management. You will have a background in estuarine and coastal environmental monitoring and assessment with some statistical knowledge that can be developed further. With experience establishing good relationships with stakeholders, you will influence decisions, ensuring technical and scientific advice is fit for purpose and based on best practice. You will be focused on delivering work to time with a clear customer focus.
You will understand the role of the Agency as a regulator and consultee in marine environmental management. You will have a background in estuarine and coastal environmental monitoring and assessment with some statistical knowledge that can be developed further. With experience establishing good relationships with stakeholders, you will influence decisions, ensuring technical and scientific advice is fit for purpose and based on best practice. You will be focused on delivering work to time with a clear customer focus.
Closing Date: 28th November 2018 at 23:55 hours
The post will be based at our Peterborough office which is the key hub for the team. Some travel may be required from time to time.
For further information please contact Niall Phelan on 07917566583 or niall.phelan@environment-agency.gov.uk
The post will be based at our Peterborough office which is the key hub for the team. Some travel may be required from time to time.
For further information please contact Niall Phelan on 07917566583 or niall.phelan@environment-agency.gov.uk
28/11/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
7 months
Achieves Results
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Applies Analytical Knowledge and Experience
Strong data analytical skills, particulary with spatial data and in the use of GIS.
Data and Information Management
Has a firm grasp of data management, analysis and interpretation and understands how and when it should be applied.
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.