Flood Incident Management Advisor - 19497
1
South West
Blandford Forum , Bridgwater
Rivers House Blandford, Rivers House Bridgwater
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery
£36,389
When floods happen they can have devastating impacts on the communities they effect and the Environment Agency needs to be ready and prepared to ‘Think Big, Act Early and Be Visible’ in our response. As the Flood Incident Advisor in the Wessex Flood Resilience Team, you will work with the team and a range of internal and external partners to oversee the delivery our flood incident management service. You will:
- support planning and preparation for flood incident response, ensuring systems and procedures are maintained and that our staff are trained and exercised.
- participate in and lead area networks and groups to deliver a 1st class incident response.
- work alongside the Area Incident Team (AIT) to deliver flood exercises, both internally and with multi-agency partners.
- work with colleagues nationally to both influence and discover better ways of working.
- build relationships with external partners to ensure an effective multi-agency response to flooding.
- work with the Team Leader and other technical advisors to prioritise and manage the team’s workload and set the strategic direction of the team.
- provide leadership and technical expertise; acting as a coach and mentor to deliver through and develop skills in others.
- support planning and preparation for flood incident response, ensuring systems and procedures are maintained and that our staff are trained and exercised.
- participate in and lead area networks and groups to deliver a 1st class incident response.
- work alongside the Area Incident Team (AIT) to deliver flood exercises, both internally and with multi-agency partners.
- work with colleagues nationally to both influence and discover better ways of working.
- build relationships with external partners to ensure an effective multi-agency response to flooding.
- work with the Team Leader and other technical advisors to prioritise and manage the team’s workload and set the strategic direction of the team.
- provide leadership and technical expertise; acting as a coach and mentor to deliver through and develop skills in others.
The Flood Resilience Team has 3 main areas of accountability: Flood Incident Management, Flood Warning and Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Engagement. The Wessex Flood Resilience Team is based between 2 offices; Bridgwater and Blandford. We ensure that ourselves, our partners and our communities are prepared for flooding and are able to respond effectively before, during and after a flood.
As a Flood Incident Management Advisor, you will:
- be a strong communicator with evidence of the ability to convey complex information to a range of audiences,
- ability to work independently and demonstrate strong organisational skills to successfully prioritise, plan, monitor and track technical tasks,
- experience at influencing and working with others,
- demonstrate clear leadership and work well under pressure and in a team environment,
- have a constructive and open approach to changing FIM ways of working
- be a strong communicator with evidence of the ability to convey complex information to a range of audiences,
- ability to work independently and demonstrate strong organisational skills to successfully prioritise, plan, monitor and track technical tasks,
- experience at influencing and working with others,
- demonstrate clear leadership and work well under pressure and in a team environment,
- have a constructive and open approach to changing FIM ways of working
The Environment Agency is a Category 1 responder. You will be expected to participate in our response to incidents and have a role in an incident, which may include out of hours working. Travel throughout the area is likely. Therefore a full driving licence is required for this role.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sam Hughes, Flood Resilience Team Leader on 07867500493 or email samantha.hughes@environment-agency.gov.uk
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sam Hughes, Flood Resilience Team Leader on 07867500493 or email samantha.hughes@environment-agency.gov.uk
08/10/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Please can you give an example of a time when you have addressed the needs of internal and external customers, providing rapid and effective responses.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
The Flood Incident Management Advisor will identify and seize the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, without compromising quality or accuracy. Please can you give an example of the innovation, efficiency or improvement you have brought to a team or department.
Delivers Results Through Others
You will have to lead and co-ordinate others, across Wessex, to deliver results on time and to a required standard. Please can you give an example of when you have delivered results through others.
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.