Technical Advisor – Asset Performance - 7715
1
South East
Rye
Rye (Scots Float) Office
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£34,330 Pro rata
We are growing our Romney and Rother Asset Performance Team so that we can meet the demands of the next 18 months with confidence to help deliver the asset management ambitions of the Environment Agency.
You will manage areas of work to ensure that flood defences in Romney and Rother are fit for purpose; reducing the risk of flooding to people and the environment. As well as monitoring the progress of all work, identifying gaps in the delivery of priorities and taking the necessary remedial action, you’ll be on hand to respond to issues and emergencies. You'll be a point of technical expertise for colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
Prime activities:-
Lead on areas of asset and data management.
1) Next year we are aiming to be accredited as a professional Asset Management organisation by achieving ISO 55000 status, you will liaise with the area lead to fully understand the compliance requirements and then co-ordinate the tasks accordingly.
2) We are developing new Operational Asset Plans. The plans look at how we respond if our assets are exceeded or perform abnormally, they will help us pool our data, knowledge and expertise and standardise our incident response documentation.
You will manage areas of work to ensure that flood defences in Romney and Rother are fit for purpose; reducing the risk of flooding to people and the environment. As well as monitoring the progress of all work, identifying gaps in the delivery of priorities and taking the necessary remedial action, you’ll be on hand to respond to issues and emergencies. You'll be a point of technical expertise for colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
Prime activities:-
Lead on areas of asset and data management.
1) Next year we are aiming to be accredited as a professional Asset Management organisation by achieving ISO 55000 status, you will liaise with the area lead to fully understand the compliance requirements and then co-ordinate the tasks accordingly.
2) We are developing new Operational Asset Plans. The plans look at how we respond if our assets are exceeded or perform abnormally, they will help us pool our data, knowledge and expertise and standardise our incident response documentation.
Our assets are diverse: from flood and coastal defences to earth banks, walls, pumping stations, flood storage reservoirs and sluices. They require constant management, maintenance and replacement. Our Asset Performance team makes sure that all assets are inspected, surveyed, assessed, maintained and operated in a safe and effective manner to reduce flood risk for people and property. We also ensure that flood risk is managed by others, often inspecting assets and encouraging intervention if required.
A good understanding of the main elements of asset management and of Flood and Coastal Risk Management.
As a good communicator you will be able to develop strong relationships with internal and external partners as well as the general public.
You will have a good working knowledge of health and safety and excellent organisation skills. You will be managing multiple priorities and competing demands.
You’ll be an intelligent problem solver too, with a methodical work approach
Having a technical background or engineering knowledge would be beneficial but is not essential for this role.
As a good communicator you will be able to develop strong relationships with internal and external partners as well as the general public.
You will have a good working knowledge of health and safety and excellent organisation skills. You will be managing multiple priorities and competing demands.
You’ll be an intelligent problem solver too, with a methodical work approach
Having a technical background or engineering knowledge would be beneficial but is not essential for this role.
Closing: 11th March 2018
There is one 12 month assignment available based in Rye with regular travel within the Kent and East Sussex area.
Interviews will be held week commencing 26th March
A full driving licence is required to undertake this role.
For further details please contact Anna Gilbert at the following email address: anna.gilbert@environment-agency.gov.uk or call on 02084746661.
For more information you can download the candidate pack.
There are opportunities to get involved with incident management when flooding occurs. We have a range of roles you can volunteer for and you’ll get the training and support required.
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
There is one 12 month assignment available based in Rye with regular travel within the Kent and East Sussex area.
Interviews will be held week commencing 26th March
A full driving licence is required to undertake this role.
For further details please contact Anna Gilbert at the following email address: anna.gilbert@environment-agency.gov.uk or call on 02084746661.
For more information you can download the candidate pack.
There are opportunities to get involved with incident management when flooding occurs. We have a range of roles you can volunteer for and you’ll get the training and support required.
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
11/03/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
12 months
Achieves Results
Please provide and example of a time you have delivered the below cocompetency:
As Technical Advisor in Asset Performance, you'll be expected to set and deliver high standards of work through prioritisation and organisation of tasks and resources to meet targets and deadlines. Please provide an example of when you had to deliver a complex and challenging piece of work: what was it and how did you approach it?
As Technical Advisor in Asset Performance, you'll be expected to set and deliver high standards of work through prioritisation and organisation of tasks and resources to meet targets and deadlines. Please provide an example of when you had to deliver a complex and challenging piece of work: what was it and how did you approach it?
Influences and Persuades Others
Please provide and example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
Please give an example of a time when you have had to change your approach to persuade a colleague or 3rd party to take a different course of action to resolve an issue.
Please give an example of a time when you have had to change your approach to persuade a colleague or 3rd party to take a different course of action to resolve an issue.
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Please provide an example of a time you have delivered the below competency:
The team is made up with both technical and non-technical staff we also work closely with a variety of partners, internal and external stakeholders who can also be technical or non-technical. Can you discuss how you would engage with these different groups, do you have an example of when this worked well.
The team is made up with both technical and non-technical staff we also work closely with a variety of partners, internal and external stakeholders who can also be technical or non-technical. Can you discuss how you would engage with these different groups, do you have an example of when this worked well.
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.