Hydrology Officer - 19498
1
East Midlands
Nottingham
Trentside Offices
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Analytical, Environment & Sustainability, Science
£28,785
We’re looking for an enthusiastic hydrologist who can apply their knowledge and skills to help us to regulate and improve the water environment of the East Midland Area. Your role will be to analyse, interpret and report on hydrology data for water resources activities in East Midland Area. This will include contributing to the production of the water situation report, carrying out quality assurance of river flow data and technical assessments into the impact of water abstractions on river flows. You’ll work closely with your hydrology team members and also with internal and external customers and partners.
We are seeking a highly motivated team member to join the Groundwater, Hydrology and Contaminated Land team in East Midland Area. The team’s hydrogeologists and hydrologists provide technical expertise and advice on a range of water resource management projects including Water Framework Directive, Catchment Abstraction Management Strategies, Restoring Sustainable Abstraction programme and determining water resources permits.
You’ll have an understanding of hydrology concepts, data and techniques. Alongside this you’ll have experience of the analysis and interpretation of data and information to inform decision making and problem solving. You’ll be expected to be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. You’ll also be a confident communicator and be able to convey information and ideas clearly. You will deliver work to high standards and be able to prioritise and organise tasks to achieve results. You’ll have relevant work experience or a degree in geography or environmental sciences.
Our team promotes an inclusive culture and welcome all applicants, including disabled, LGBT+ or Black Asian and Minority Ethnic colleagues. Part time and job share applications also encouraged or working flexibly from home are welcome.
Due to COVID restrictions, we are currently working from home. In due course you will be based in Nottingham, but remote working options may be considered as will the possibility of working from other Midland offices. Occasional external meetings, training and site visits will also be required.
The interviews will be undertaken remotely.
A full UK driving license is required.
For further details then please contact Dr. M. A. Asghar by email at mohammed.asghar@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Due to COVID restrictions, we are currently working from home. In due course you will be based in Nottingham, but remote working options may be considered as will the possibility of working from other Midland offices. Occasional external meetings, training and site visits will also be required.
The interviews will be undertaken remotely.
A full UK driving license is required.
For further details then please contact Dr. M. A. Asghar by email at mohammed.asghar@environment-agency.gov.uk.
06/10/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
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. Please provide an example from your past experience where you have had to prioritise multiple projects, tasks or activities in order to meet deadlines or targets.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing. Please provide an example from your past experience where your communication and engagement skills were key to the successful delivery of a project or activity. Please focus on your personal contribution to this project or activity.
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
In this role good data and information management skills are essential. Can you describe a time when you had to analyse, develop and share data and how you made sure you did this effectively and accurately?
In this role good data and information management skills are essential. Can you describe a time when you had to analyse, develop and share data and how you made sure you did this effectively and accurately?
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.