Technical Officer - 26643

1
East Midlands
Lincoln
Ceres House, 2 Searby Rd, LN2 4DT
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery, Science, Knowledge & Information Management, Analytical
£29,706
This role is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to develop a career in land contamination and hydrogeology. We are looking for a competent individual to contribute to protecting and enhancing our valuable groundwater resource across Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Proven work or academic experience in the field of land contamination, site investigation, hydrogeology is desirable for this position.

Your role will include giving advice to local planning authorities on brownfield developments or developments that may pose a risk to future groundwater resources. You will work with and provide advice to other functions of the Environment Agency relating to the investigation and clean-up of environmental incidents. You will also work with our National Permitting Service to provide technical advice to determine permits to abstract groundwater and discharge to ground. There will be opportunities to develop into other areas of the team’s work.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and workplace adjustments will be available to support you with your incident role.
The Groundwater and Contaminated Land team is a multifunctional team that provides expert advice and technical support to a variety of Environment Agency departments. We also working closely with external partners such as Water Companies, Environmental Consultants, Local Authorities and Universities.
You will be a competent and experienced person who is versatile, self-motivated and can quickly fit in and contribute to the work of our busy team. You will:
• Hold an appropriate undergraduate degree in a relevant science discipline such as environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, or geochemistry.
• Have relevant experience that has given you skills to bring to this role. A relevant post graduate qualification would be beneficial but not essential.
• Membership of a relevant professional body will be beneficial but is not essential as you will be supported and encouraged to become chartered.
• Have excellent conceptualisation skills and ability to think in 3D.
• Experience of hydrogeological data and information management
• Be able to present clear, well-reasoned arguments based on your technical and regulatory understanding.
• Be able to work as a team and across different departments.
• Have a full UK Driving Licence
You will be based in our Lincoln office. Our Team Charter sets the criteria for this balance between work in the office and at home.

At the Environment Agency, we go above and beyond when it comes to diversity—we seek out new perspectives, welcome different experiences and promote inclusivity both within our staff team as well as wider communities. We are on a mission to create lasting change for people's lives across every corner of society.

If you have any questions please contact the recruitment team at lna.recruitment@environment-agency.gov.uk
The information in the candidate pack is available and should be read in conjunction with the advert to understand key accountabilities and skills for success in this role.

Interviews will take place end of June/early July

09/06/2023, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Data and Information Management
You can collect, analyse, interpret, record, manage, develop and share data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes. You will ensure that activities are carried out and documentation completed according to the relevant data laws, policies and processes and standards. You anticipate requirements for data or information and identify future reporting requirements, and put in place the means to meet these. You can examine sources and validity of data before using, and make clear the status of the reliability of material used, and recognise where more data needs to be gathered. You can produce factually accurate reports, both verbal and written using data and statistics supported by tools, databased and specialised software. You are able to present your findings in a logical and well-structured manner that can be readily accessed and understood by a wide audience.

Please give an example illustrating how you have used some of these skills. Your answer will be used in the application sifting process.
Communicates Effectively
You use a range of communication methods to ensure effective understanding and dialogue. You consider needs of and impact on audience and uses appropriate communication methods and style. You have a track record in preparing written reports, draw on evidence and ensure information and data is clear and unambiguous. Your written style includes accurate, appropriate grammar, syntax and style. Your respond to and act on feedback. Your presentation skills make you easily understood and inspired attention from an audience.

Please give an example illustrating how you have used some of these skills. Your answer will be used in the application sifting process.
Uses Initiative
You take action before and/or beyond what is required, owning the outcome. You proactively look for better ways of doing things, and seek opportunities to make a greater contribution to the team. You react positively and quickly to new opportunities, and can respond to situations that require urgent action and/or when referral to others is not a viable option.

Please give an example illustrating how you have used some of these skills. Your answer will be used in the application sifting process.
Full UK (United Kingdom) 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.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.