4264 - Permitting Officer
2
South West
Bristol
Horizon House
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Other
£22,211
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Permitting Officer to join a Waste Permitting team in Bristol.
You will determine applications for environmental permits for waste activities, by carrying out technical assessment according to Environment Agency processes and regulatory obligations.
You will be expected to make and document your decisions after following relevant sector guidance and utilising specialist advice from other teams.
You will focus on the less complex applications initially. You will be mentored by more experienced officers, and be expected to develop your own knowledge independently, to allow you to move onto more complex work.
You will determine applications for environmental permits for waste activities, by carrying out technical assessment according to Environment Agency processes and regulatory obligations.
You will be expected to make and document your decisions after following relevant sector guidance and utilising specialist advice from other teams.
You will focus on the less complex applications initially. You will be mentored by more experienced officers, and be expected to develop your own knowledge independently, to allow you to move onto more complex work.
The team’s primary function is to determine permit applications relating to a range of waste activities including landfill, biowaste, metals recycling, transfer and treatment of hazardous / non-hazardous and clinical waste.
The team’s other areas of work include providing permitting support and advice to Area Regulatory teams and the wider business. As such we require officers who are keen to continually develop their technical skills to adapt to changing work pressures.
The team’s other areas of work include providing permitting support and advice to Area Regulatory teams and the wider business. As such we require officers who are keen to continually develop their technical skills to adapt to changing work pressures.
You will need to be able to demonstrate the following abilities:
• Using excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide exceptional service to a wide range of customers
• Working effectively as part of a team to achieve results
• Managing a varied portfolio of work
• Good time and record management to ensure delivery within tight deadlines
• Some understanding of environmental issues relevant to waste activities
• Use of IT systems, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in Environment Management and the permitting process would be desirable, but is not essential.
• Using excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide exceptional service to a wide range of customers
• Working effectively as part of a team to achieve results
• Managing a varied portfolio of work
• Good time and record management to ensure delivery within tight deadlines
• Some understanding of environmental issues relevant to waste activities
• Use of IT systems, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in Environment Management and the permitting process would be desirable, but is not essential.
Closing Date: 26th February 2017 at 23:55 hours
For further details please contact – Sifelani Mpofu, Team Leader (Bristol) on 02030 254736 or by email: sifelani.mpofu@environment-agency.gov.uk or Tracey Pollard, Team Leader (Bristol) on 02030 254810 or by email: tracey.pollard@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate information pack for further information.
Please note that this role will primarily be office based, although infrequent travel will be required to attend meetings or training.
Interviews are planned for 22 and 23 March 2017.
For further details please contact – Sifelani Mpofu, Team Leader (Bristol) on 02030 254736 or by email: sifelani.mpofu@environment-agency.gov.uk or Tracey Pollard, Team Leader (Bristol) on 02030 254810 or by email: tracey.pollard@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate information pack for further information.
Please note that this role will primarily be office based, although infrequent travel will be required to attend meetings or training.
Interviews are planned for 22 and 23 March 2017.
26/02/2017, 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
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
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.